Life Imitates xkcd, Part II: Richard Stallman

Posted on April 19, 2007 by xkcd

As if Cory Doctorow getting dressed in a red cape and goggles after I drew this comic wasn’t crazy enough, in response to this comic, two xkcd fans — Rafael Roquetto and Mauro Persano — have bought Richard Stallman a katana:

Richard Stallman with katana

The had it shipped to him at the FSF offices (more pictures here).

He really didn’t know what to make of it. I’m told he sent them back an email thanking them, adding, “I am not sure what to do with it, other then keep it near my bed.”

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And the self-reference loop goes on! http://xkcd.com/806/
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Can’t forget this one either. 1337: Part 5, http://xkcd.com/345/
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