10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Reference Iconic Movies
Some of The Far Side's funniest comics reference classic movies including King Kong, The Godfather, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
- Writer:
- Gary Larson
- Colorist:
- Gary Larson
See Full Comic Series Info
- Related Articles
- Details
Summary
Written and drawn by Gary Larson, The Far Side is a comic strip series that ran from December 1979 to January 1995. A worldwide hit, The Far Side explores life's surreal side and uses a mix of humans and anthropomorphic animals. As of 2020, Gary Larson decided to pick his pencil back up again and has started The Far Side up, circulating the comics on his official website.
latest The Far Side Articles
The Far Side's Final Comic Revealed the Truth Behind Its Stock Characters
The final strip from The Far Side's original run actually revealed a startling truth about the comic's recurring characters that makes complete sense.
"This Is My Brother's Fault": Far Side's Creator Revealed Key Ingredient to Comic's Humor
The Far Side creator Gary Larson reveals that his offbeat perspective on the world that helped shape his comic came from a surprising family member.
10 Most Confusing Far Side Comics By Gary Larson
Sometimes it takes a bit to get the joke, but even the most confusing Far Side comics show how Gary Larson was always great at pacing his humor.
"National Geographic on Prozac": Robin Williams Perfectly Explained The Far Side's Genius
A foreword from comedy legend Robin Williams on Gary Larson’s The Far Side hits the mark on what gives the comic strip its iconic magic.
10 Most Surreal Far Side Comics About Dinosaurs
Gary Larson’s hilarious strip The Far Side loved using dinosaurs. But some strips are so downright bizarre, they have to be seen to be believed.
10 Weirdest Punchlines in Far Side Comics History
Gary Larson's classic comic strip The Far Side is known for sometimes going over readers' heads. Here are some of the most puzzling head scratchers.
15 Funniest The Far Side Comics That Will Never Get Old
Ripped straight from the funny pages, these are the 15 most hilarious Far Side comic strips that will never get old.
10 Best Far Side Comics About Dinosaurs
A staple of The Far Side comics, dinosaurs are one of the main topics of interest in these hilarious strips.
Stephen King's Favorite Far Side Comic Shows How It Mastered Horror-Comedy
The Far Side has many celebrity fans, but Stephen King's favorite strip shows how its horror-tinged comedy was ahead of its time.
Far Side's Creator Has a Dark Theory About His Most Controversial Comic
Gary Larson thought one The Far Side comic would kill his career - and he has a theory about why it made some people so angry.
"You Have Offended Millions": 1 Controversial Far Side Cartoon Was Originally WAY Darker
The Far Side has upset fans in the past, but one strip that earned hate mail was originally even darker than the version readers saw.
11 Best Far Side Comics About Aliens (Of All Time)
Along with cows, dinosaurs, and mad scientists, The Far Side loves its aliens - here are the 11 best depictions by creator Gary Larson.
"I Nearly Suffocated": 1 Cute Far Side Comic Is Based on a Childhood Nightmare
Gary Larson produced a number of classics during The Far Side's run, but one in particular was the product of a twisted childhood nightmare.
Far Side Got a Rejected Comic Published by Making It Even Darker
After editors turned down a macabre Far Side comic, creator Gary Larson decided to resubmit it even darker... and was shocked to see it published.
Far Side's Creator Explains Why He Still Loves One Controversial Comic
One of Far Side's classic cartoon drew the ire of upset parents, but that didn't stop it from being one of Gary Larson's all-time favorites.
Far Side's Creator Reveals the One Animal He Was Never Allowed to Use
Gary Larson is known for placing his animal creations in precarious positions. However, there's one critter editors wouldn't allow him to use.
The Far Side: 10 Facts You Never Knew About Gary Larson's Comic Strip
Gary Larson's The Far Side is beloved among newspaper comic strips, but only hardcore fans know these obscure facts about the single-panel comic.
Why One Far Side Comic Outraged Amnesty International
Gary Larson's The Far Side isn't known for controversy, but Amnesty International objected to one strip's depiction of a human rights issue.
10 Best Single-Panel Comics Like The Far Side
The Far Side is one of the most successful single-panel comic strips of all time, but there are some rivals that have also managed to stand out.
Gary Larson Highlights The Biggest Far Side Mistakes Fans Caught
Gary Larson's Far Side comic wasn't above making errors, as the legendary cartoonist pointed out that fans caught several mistakes after publication.