Far Side grinning man (left, color) with pianos falling from the sky behind him (black and white.)
The Far Side is infamous for its deadly sense of humor, and one of Gary Larson’s favorite methods of disposing of characters was to have them crushed by falling objects. Whether it was pianos, trees, or any number of random objects that spelled doom for one of Larson’s creations, this timeless trope highlights The Far Side at its tragicomic best.
That is to say, readers recognize the absurdity in this cartoon before they recognize the cold, depressing reality of it – but really, the two things co-exist in the panel, and that overlap is a key part of what makes it funny. That dimensionality is what elevates Gary Larson's humor, for those that invest the time in getting to know how Far Side cartoons function.
Related 10 Times Gary Larson Made the Mundane Absolutely Hilarious with One Panel While some mundane activities are given an exciting, high octane upgrade, other Far Side comic strips turn the mundane into nightmare fuel. 6 The Far Side's Vultures Go To Extreme Measures In This Classic Cartoon First Published: February 5, 1985 Gary Larson frequently depicted characters lost in the desert, and he also crafted a number of Far Side panels featuring vultures.
4 In This Far Side Panel, "Heavy" Rain Takes On A Dangerous New Meaning First Published: March 7, 1983 "I'd hate to be caught outside on a day like this" a man says to his wife, standing at his window and watching as pianos come crashing down to the ground.
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