#2073: Kilogram

XKCD comic, described below.
Transcript

[Black Hat talking to Ponytail, Cueball, and Megan while all stand in a row. Megan's hands are raised emphatically.]

Black Hat: To end many years of confusion, the International Committee for Weights and Measures has just voted to redefine the kilogram.

Black Hat: As of next May, it will equal exactly one pound.

Ponytail: Oh, cool.

Cueball: That does make things simpler.

Megan: No!!

(Sourced from explainxkcd.com)

Title text:I'm glad to hear they're finally redefining the meter to be exactly three feet.


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