Don't forget about Far Side's elephants.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Among Gary Larson's most unforgettable uses of animal characters in The Far Side were his many depictions of elephants. Year after year throughout the strip's run, elephants starred in some of Larson's funniest strips, and at times some of its most socially relevant, as he displayed a particular affinity for the giant herbivores.
14 Gary Larson Didn't Shy Away From Sensitive Topics First Published: September 18, 1980 Gary Larson was never afraid to take on serious subject matter in The Far Side, but he was rarely delicate with it when he did. 11 It's No Fun Getting Old, Even If It Takes Centuries First Published: September 22, 1981 Gary Larson hilariously inverts the worries of aging humans here, as an elephant sits in front of a mirror and cries out to her husband, "Egad, Alex! I'm losing some wrinkles!" Gaining wrinkles is the bane of many older humans' existence, as they reject any visible sign of time's unrelenting progression.
8 Gary Larson's Far Side Subtly Advocated For Animal Rights First Published: February 17, 1983 Whether depicting bears, or elephants, Gary Larson often used The Far Side to critique the practice of hunting – particularly trophy hunting, which has driven down the population of species like the African elephant.
6 This Far Side Elephant Just Wants To Be Left Alone First Published: March 1, 1983 This Far Side panel mediates between the vibes of the two previous entries. Two men on safari watch as an elephant emerges from the bush. Without the caption, this might be one of the more obscure Far Side jokes. "Not too close, Higgins...This one's got a knife," one of the men says. A closer inspection reveals he's right – the elephant is holding a blade.
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