Who Is Carl?

Many people upon encountering the Carl for the first time wonder who we are. Their curiosity is understandable given the attractiveness of the Carl and what I am sure is a strong approach-avoidance conflict regarding being a part of it. After experiencing the Carl for brief periods of time, people gain a modicum more of understanding of it as well as feel a little dyspeptic, dizzy and disoriented.

Despite having the great honor of associating with the Carl in a more intimate setting, most folks still do not know who (or what) we are. First of all, it should be made clear that, despite the fact that we all are Carl and all our names include the name Carl, we are not one person. In fact, I'm pretty sure we're not even all of the same species though I'm nearly certain we encompass all the three available genders (but frankly, I'm afraid to "check" and verify this fact).

Though the Carls tend to congregate in on-line games, they are not only represented by the three folks taking part in this web site nor are their dealings confined to playing any particular game (though at the moment, Guild Wars is our playground of choice). Some Carls are out there operating outside of the core group, but they are still a part of us as they, too, tap into the essential spirit of Carl as they go about the business of amusing themselves and others.

So, in answer to the question, "who is Carl," I can only say there is no one Carl, but many of us, and we all have the same goal in mind. That is, to have no goals and to never answer the question about who or what the Carl is in a satisfactory fashion and to leave all and sundry befuddled in their wake.