One of the best comics ever created! The Far Side is known for bringing some really outlandish laughs, but some of its most iconic creations came from Gary Larson's 1979 comics that captured these fascinating creatures!
The Far Side's Unique Style
Unlike most of today's popular comic series that features ongoing, main characters and a clear story arc. Larson, took an innovative approach! Each strip is a unique single-panel story!
- No one character really stood out over the course of its publication!
- There are human, animal, and sometimes dinosaur characters that emerge to bring the humor to these funny strips!
You can find that these Comics often include elements from the natural world!
What also made The Far Side stand out! It's something beyond just one particular series as they've released calendars, and collections!
Top 10 Funny Far Side Comics With Dinosaurs
There are just so many amazing creations from the iconic The Far Side and it was tough to narrow down a selection. These are 10 of the funniest. And we have Larson's comments to make these comics even more interesting and explain why Larson created each!
The Smoking Dinosaurs!
One of Larson's most classic creations brings back these legendary beasts. You might be surprised how relatable these dinosaurs are.
- This special, hilarious creation really had an iconic statement.
- This brought us The Far Side's sense of the absurd as this strip used some interesting, creative logic to connect these ancient creatures to what was happening with modern humans! It seemed, that smoking was one of those really harmful actions humans could partake in but, it would turn out this would have been the real reason behind their demise!
Larson's approach to this story is pretty genius. He doesn't even show them, what he does, is bring us the story. If this doesn't make you think, and leave you with some hilarious images. There are just so many things that pop up.
Dinosaurs Holding a Press Conference
Larson was known to play on our expectations with dinosaurs!
- It's even more amazing if dinosaurs could think as clearly as humans, that's where Larson's brilliance is on full display!
- It is so amazing and a huge commentary on how dinosaurs are often portrayed, by society!
There's an even funnier part. "The Far Side", goes deep! If it isn't crazy that these dinosaurs can communicate. The humor goes even deeper by having a dinosaur stand up with all those classic elements that remind viewers of those epic movies that focus on dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs And Their Love For Humans:
- You know how we look at dinosaurs and have those amazing figures?
- Now flip that idea on its head!
It seems we get a view from another universe! This comic is incredible, it looks like dinosaurs actually find it enjoyable collecting human figurines. What's more is they might not be any less obsessed with it, in a super relatable way.
One special comic depicts a Stegosaurus who collects these human figures that go through a lot to get those pieces for their collection!
A Time-Traveling Scientist Meets a Dinosaur:
There is something really hilarious that this artist has brought to light. The best thing about the series. There's a time-traveling scientist. He is trying to find a solution for something that has always been on the minds of scientists. You see he has been attempting to understand, just how hot or cold dinosaurs were. It's hilarious because Larson gives an answer! Not really an answer, but a story of epic disaster!
You know that he needs some special equipment.
- This scientist is walking through prehistory.
- Armed with his oversized thermometer.
It is just too amazing to think of what happens! A classic, hilarious gag, is used! You see this scientist has met a scary, but surprisingly docile "dinosaur."
It looks like he gets the ultimate treatment in a way that would make anyone cry, in a funny, tragic and hilarious way, in the comic!
Dino-Bubble Gum:
It looks like kids' snacks have evolved over time, and the ancient world seems to have made its mark!
- A really iconic series! With lots of classic themes that bring out just how absurd the world is, even The Far Side looks to give us these hilarious scenes! This takes us to a world with "dinosaurs." That also use bubble gum. What might not seem strange, it's actually a new twist. There is nothing less ordinary as a pack of these prehistoric predators are chilling out. The characters of The Far Side take on new shapes and sizes to help bring some big laughs.
We are brought to "Wayne," who seems to be a dinosaur just trying to find his place in this world, who has to take some real risks to show that he's not just any ordinary dino! Larson also brings to light, a little shocking twist, as these dinos aren't chewing ordinary bubblegum!
This was a moment in The Far Side comics where there's a super twisted scene where cavemen, became one of "the dinosaurs' food items, which brought lots of big laughs for anyone who has gotten a chance to read these awesome comics!
Prehistoric Science Lecture:
There's nothing more powerful than teaching and sharing knowledge! The only difference is, The Far Side, made sure this class got super interesting with cavemen and a truly magnificent lecture.
- This hilarious comic tells a classic caveman story about these scientists in prehistoric times.
- If we thought our classrooms were amazing, just wait until you get to the Jurassic world! This is another example of Larson's ability to give this unique perspective that turns the ordinary and expected upside down!
We see cavemen using some ancient methods to study dinosaurs! The best thing! The science seems pretty interesting, right?
- The scientist has some powerful points!
- A caveman, points out a super interesting part of the Stegosaurus and its spine, using it as an amazing learning lesson, explaining this to his class.
You know that science always comes with some strange situations, so the lecture gave a shout out to a real-life scientist who has a very special reason for his popularity in the world. "Thag Simmons", may have a truly unusual legacy!
Jurassic Calendar
If we thought these prehistoric creatures weren't smart, Larson makes this really special and brings to the forefront! Just like people plan out their daily routines, or keep calendars, in The Far Side world this is the reality.
- We get to see dinosaurs going to the same lengths!
- We are given this hilarious scene that shows a T-Rex mark the date for the next thing that has to happen on his list, an action that's quite standard!
Now this is how to get those big laughs and also to show just what makes the comics so enjoyable. These dinos still have those things they have to accomplish! And if you don't realize it! We also learn that they have those daily obligations! It just makes those things we do daily! You see, if a T-Rex was around in "The Far Side" he's also going to have a super important job that he has to complete!
For anyone who thinks that calendars can't be super humorous, Larson proves, the use of Jurassic Calendar is such a classic and a playful way of giving audiences a real blast from the past!
A Horrific Discovery
This series truly has the best of all the elements!
- Dark humor.
- A truly spooky vibe.
- The classic adventure.
If you don't see a scene where things turn out well, in The Far Side that's no surprise! This one has an iconic T-Rex showing up!
You might have to get out the popcorn. As The Far Side makes some iconic, hilarious twists. It brings together some really shocking situations! A scene shows these explorers who take on a real daring journey! They want to go on the hunt for dinosaur eggs and there are some scary implications from their choice! They made a super interesting, shocking discovery
Dinosaurs As An Inconvenience
- It's just an everyday affair in The Far Side world to deal with a few dinosaurs
We see what could possibly happen! Dinosaurs that come right into your place of work! This really brings to life the comedic essence in Larson's comic, but it seems the world is getting more familiar with these prehistoric creatures.
- It appears this is happening in "The Far Side"
- They are as easy to deal with as mice.
The hilarious part! You can even see that one of the owners is getting fed up with these unwanted visitors who, seem to love eating up his meat inventory. Now what might stand out the most for you! You might ask yourself who is Al, and this great meat store he runs!?
The Best Reason Why Dinosaurs Aren't Domesticated
This is truly an incredible creation from Larson's, it may even stand out more than any other comic. We know those little T-Rex arms were short but you probably haven't considered the effects!
- What happens when a "dinosaur" gets into a family setting! The humor from The Far Side comic!
- It’s classic! The T-Rex really had so much fun, getting to use their power but with one little hiccup- when they couldn't even pass a simple potato at the dinner table! It looks like these arms make them useless!
The scene is totally hysterical. If you don't already have those iconic "T-Rex arms," on your brain this will certainly leave you thinking and making a connection to one of those truly iconic comic series' of our generation.
What’s even funnier? This particular comic gives us a real glimpse into "The Far Side." While these series do tend to highlight all of those great things! And give viewers those really satisfying moments of joy, The Far Side also gets to dive deep into all those darker aspects that make those hilarious situations really, hilariously dark.
And that's just one of those things about Comics that makes them so endearing. And in this one series we got those fantastic moments, but also a super shocking twist with those terrifying stories that you never want to stop reading.
Fans who know this classic comic series will continue to discover those amazing and memorable creations as the series continues on!
