Far Side Aliens: 10 Comics That Prove Aliens Are Just Like Us

Laugh Out Loud! 10 Far Side Comics Proving aliens Are Just Like Us!

Gary Larson's Far Side: Where Aliens Become Hilariously Relatable!

Gary Larson's The Far Side? It's iconic. Unlike other Comics, it doesn't have main characters. Instead, it showcases random, wacky folks in single-panel jokes. This makes for wild possibilities, including some amazingly relatable aliens! Those hilarious space critters do everything from flying their spaceships to visiting Earth—sometimes with incredibly awkward, unexpected results that any reader could relate to themselves!

We know those iconic Far Side moments—those anthropomorphic cows, that hilarious portrayal of hell, and that crazy parody of God himself! The aliens? Equally memorable and funny. From space adventures to awkward human interactions— these extraterrestrials showcase universal experiences found throughout various cultural and individual expressions, creating the underlying humour within Larson's comics that continues to be highly memorable.

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Top 10 Far Side Comics: Alien Edition!

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10. Alien High-Fives: A Universal Greeting!

Two aliens meet in a hallway; They know each other, naturally resulting in a high-five…or, a "high-six," considering six fingers. But, get this: this iconic gesture’s universal appeal even transcends planets! Larson cleverly used this seemingly small detail that everyone would immediately understand; demonstrating an immensely subtle joke everyone would easily identify with.

9. Confused Space Tourists: Just Like Us!

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Two aliens visiting Earth? This comedic portrayal highlights how easily human reactions and habits are displayed through those around us; especially those who aren't familiar with their immediate surroundings. This moment, capturing tourist confusion and that incredible moment of mistaking a scarecrow for a real human, highlights exactly that kind of hilarious portrayal that's both relatable and hilariously absurd.

8. Alien Bee Phobia: A Universal Fear!

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Even aliens fear bee stings! That’s what happens here in this joke! A crashed spaceship, and these freaked-out aliens? This comical observation about shared reactions and anxieties surrounding these dangerous insects really provides a surprisingly effective relatable portrayal; making that seemingly commonplace scenario unexpectedly intense!

7. Locked Out in Space: A Cosmic Key Fiasco

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Remember that sinking feeling when you've locked your keys in your car? These aliens did, and while getting out of a car remains far easier compared to dealing with a spaceship on a foreign planet, those underlying tensions of the moment when those kinds of situations really emphasizes a comedic point which every individual has experienced; a hilariously cosmic yet familiar frustration for those aliens far from their own home and completely surrounded by unknown, unpredictable environments that is both dangerous and frustrating.

6. Alien Pet-Keeping: A Darkly Humorous Reflection of Ourselves

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This joke has some serious edge; yet still provides humorous insights on human behaviors that create deep thought for those reading it; making many re-examine human actions. A giant alien keeps humans in a pen; it's labeled “Earthling Feed." It's a darkly funny but surprisingly true comment on how humans treat animals, turning it all around hilariously in the end. This truly is incredibly effective because of its powerful ability to provoke such strong and memorable imagery.

5. Space Fireworks: Explosions for Everyone!

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Fireworks! The ultimate display of intense human excitement. This Far Side strip captures how human celebrations, even something seemingly meaningless (even in that potentially life-threatening sense, as destroying a planet with nuclear war is mentioned); still provide humorous relief that isn’t entirely negative. The comic subtly shows aliens enjoying this – a universal appreciation for the visual spectacle of cosmic-sized destruction.

4. First Contact Gone Wrong: A Hilariously Awkward Moment!

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These aliens attempting their "grand entrance"? One slips; creating that super awkward first impression and immediately destroying any attempts at a respectful contact and any attempts at projecting that intended majestic air; that humorous and relatability emphasized here created an easily-recognized joke that’s entirely familiar! The embarrassment? Universally shared, folks.

3. Road Trip Snacks: Fueling Intergalactic Adventures

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An alien spaceship, a pitstop on Earth. The need for a snack? Everyone understands. Larson’s depiction, highlighting road trip munchies, and the joy derived from making stops that creates unexpected results provides hilarious and relatable commentary. It completely uses those small, minor details and unexpected pauses in the journey that emphasize another unexpectedly funny plot that becomes a hilariously recognizable situation!

2. Alien Bug Catching: Kids Will Be Kids, Even in Space!

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Aliens are scolded for not poking holes in a human-filled jar. It sounds terrifying— but it's hilariously relatable to a parent’s experience; those little kids are so often curious but unaware. This perfectly connects seemingly commonplace actions which would also appear unexpected when those details involve other races and settings, but remains perfectly connected by humanizing aliens through that unexpectedly clever technique which made that story arc hilarious.

1. Awkward Couple Fights: Even Space Can’t Escape Domestic Drama

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Everyone's witnessed that couple fighting? It makes that uncomfortable situation entirely relatable; showing those situations as commonplace events regardless of those involved. That alien's shocked face witnessing a petty argument highlights those situations everyone recognizes, showcasing those common situations entirely and emphasizing the power of comedy based upon these simple events found within daily human lives. The reaction here, showcasing those intensely uncomfortable experiences during public conflicts, immediately highlights just how memorable and powerful these seemingly simple situations might be; making those very human and unexpectedly subtle and creative techniques found within Larson's comics easily stand out and creates something really, really clever, and highly entertaining. Those creative uses for generating comedy using everyday human activities create exceptionally memorable strips that never seem to lose appeal!

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Conclusion: The Far Side’s Enduring Power of Relatable Humor!

The Far Side remains famous— Larson's creativity makes even the weirdest things, like aliens, ridiculously familiar. Those relatable alien comics prove his genius: simple ideas; hilarious impact! Those tiny details create remarkably resonant strips which remain highly effective despite only using these relatively simpler methods. He demonstrates an immense talent; emphasizing subtle humor and those creative methods of applying that relatable experience through surprisingly effective methods!