Historically, Karl has sort of been a menace. The San Francisco fog has
been responsible for a great deal of chaos, including but not limited to
shipwrecks, plane crashes, travel delays, and other hazardous weather
conditions. Alternatively, Karl the fog has been perceived as dramatic and
beautifully spell-binding, with a reputation for captivating the countless
artists, writers, performers, musicians, and filmmakers who call San
Francisco home.
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