The Far Side, a single-panel comic strip by Gary Larson, dominated the comics scene from 1979 to 1995. Though it’s been out of print for nearly 30 years, Larson’s unique blend of absurdist humor, wordplay, and social commentary continues to tickle funny bones today. Here’s a list of 10 Far Side comics guaranteed to elicit a chuckle, no matter how many times you’ve seen them
Cows on the Loose: Larson’s cows are legendary for their chaotic antics. In this comic, a group of cows tip over a building, much to the dismay of a businessman clinging to his briefcase
Dog’s Psychology: This comic perfectly captures the manipulative nature of dogs. A dog sits at a table across from a man, holding a fork in its paw and staring intently at a plate. The caption reads, “Tonight’s entree: Guilt, a la heartbreak.”
Self-Destructing Watch: This dark comedy gem features a man wearing a watch with a digital display that reads, “11:58…11:57…11:56…
Cat Scan: A vet holds up an X-ray of a cat and remarks to its owner, “Well, I’ve never seen anything like this before. He’s swallowed a roll of pennies…and a tiny American flag.”
The Fly: A man sits on an airplane watching the movie “The Fly” while a group of terrified insects watch him from the seat pocket in front of him.
Sunday Paper Fear: A man stands frozen in terror behind his newspaper, his shadow revealing a giant spider lowering itself from the ceiling.
Urban Camouflage: A city street scene is shown, but all the buildings and cars are painted in camouflage patterns.
Creation Myth: God, depicted as a sculptor, stands back and admires a newly created snake, surrounded by lumps of clay. The caption reads, “And on the eighth day, God created a lot of snakes.
Remote Control Dog: A man sits on his couch, frustrated, as his dog sits across from him with a remote control in its mouth, pointed directly at the man.
Cow Tools: A hardware store shelf is stocked with hammers, saws, and other tools, all labeled with nonsensical names like “Moo-tiplying wrench” and “Udder screwdriver”