Italics are not just for show, folks! They're not a font size or color choice, they're a stylistic device meant to add emphasis and flair to your writing. But, it seems, some designers just can't resist the urge to overdo it.
Imagine a world where italics are used to convey excitement, where they're used to highlight the most mundane of phrases: "I'm going to the store, I'm so excited!"
Or, worse still, where italics are used to convey sarcasm, where they're used to imply that you're being facetious: "I'm so not going to do my homework."
Don't get me wrong, italics have their place. But, please, for the love of all things typographical, use them wisely.
Want to see more examples of italic misuse? Check out our subpage: Overuse of italics can be a real problem.