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10 Darkest Far Side Comics That Prove Gary Larson Had No Limits
Gary Larson's The Far Side comics tackle dark themes with absurd humor.
In brief
Gary Larson's The Far Side comics tackle dark themes with absurd humor. Gary Larson's The Far Side comics use dark humor to address topics like suicide, cannibalism, and nuclear apocalypses. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Quick answers
- Laugh At Me, Will They?
- Published June 10, 1991, a clown snaps and buys a gun after misunderstanding his training.
- What is the key takeaway from 10 Darkest Far Side Comics That Prove Gary Larson Had No Limits?
- Gary Larson's The Far Side comics use dark humor to address topics like suicide, cannibalism, and nuclear apocalypses.
The Far Side's Dark Themes
Gary Larson's The Far Side ran from 1980 to mid-1990s, tackling dark topics like homicide and suicide with absurd humor.
Fire Watch Has Ended
Published November 17, 1981, this strip shows a fire watch tower burning with no forest fire reaching it.
Johnson's Meat Packing
Published April 29, 1980, this strip depicts cattle complaining about long lines in meat packing.
Crunchy On The Outside
Published September 29, 1980, polar bears find frozen peanut butter a tasty treat.
Some Said 'Creamy,' Some Said 'Crunchy'
Published November 15, 1993, peanuts fear jarred peanut butter is like human remains.
Donner Party Memorial
Published February 9, 1990, pioneers survived by eating a human foot in a sandwich.
Another Scattering Of Cub Scout Attire
Published April 11, 1980, a T-Rex eats children in a museum exhibit.
The Wrong Way To Hang A Plant
Published April 16, 1980, a wilting plant hangs itself, suspected to be a homicide.
Smoking Kills
Published July 10, 1992, smoking is shown alongside suicide and gunshots in a traffic jam.
Somebody Needs To Switch To Decaf
Published November 10, 1980, a man guns down guests at a social gathering.
Laugh At Me, Will They?
Published June 10, 1991, a clown snaps and buys a gun after misunderstanding his training.
The big picture
Gary Larson's The Far Side comics use dark humor to address topics like suicide, cannibalism, and nuclear apocalypses.
