The Far Side became a pop culture institution in its own right thanks, in large part, to its own hilarious takes on familiar iconography and ideas. Artist/author Gary Larson consistently showcased his broad range of cultural awareness, and throughout his career this was a major driving factor in his creative output.

From a love of pranks, to an affinity for movies, from riffs on nursery rhymes to homages to other classic comics, The Far Side was full of references, shoutouts, and callbacks.

Anything and everything could be source material to Gary Larson, and the cartoons collected here highlight the broad range of humor that resulted from that.

The Far Side Knew How To Surprise Readers By Flipping The Script

First Published: December 5, 1980

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