Why graphic designers live tortured lives

My friend told me the only reason he knows about kerning is because of this comic (www.xkcd.com).

Inspiration: Vanishing Point

Here is another good example (from motionspire.com) that links sound and visuals in a compelling, abstract way. I also really like the progression, in which an object appears to be whole but is then a part of some other whole... as the motions progress there is continually larger and larger wholes (if that makes sense). I think this is important, especially if there is no clear story line in a piece.

Vanishing point