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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Far Side produced some real head scratchers over the years, with some of Gary Larson's comic strips being totally misunderstood. Some of these misunderstandings generated controversy, while others just went over people's heads. But either way, they are a part of the comic's history and legacy.
2:17 Related 15 Funniest Far Side Comics That Make Fun of Real People Gary Larson's The Far Side is known for its surreal sense of humor and often morbid subject matter, but there were times it took on celebrities. 9 "Twister" Published in 1993 Placing two cows in a domestic setting, where one of the cows expresses their unhappiness with one short sentence, sets an odd scene. Given the simplicity of the strip, readers have misunderstood the comic, thinking that they are missing out on an integral piece of information and therefore not getting the joke. Others have attributed the meaning to be a parody of an old Carnation Condensed Milk ad that had the slogan "Milk from Contented Cows.
The Far Side was never scared of tackling dark subject matter, and many strips would often find Larson poking fun at death or the personification of death, the Grim Reaper. It can be perfectly seen in this comic, where two cloaked figures discuss the struggles of their trade, commiserating that the horns they're currently using are just not creating the right atmosphere of dread that they intend.
Flies have a short life cycle, which tends to be cut even shorter by a fly swatter. As a result, it is safe to say that many flies' last sight has been someone standing over them about to swat them to bits, as this strip humorously illustrates. Yet, some did not understand this comic, perhaps as a result of not realizing how flies' eyesight works.
In classic Gary Larson fashion, their reaction is incongruous to the situation, as they are more annoyed than horrified by their babysitter's actions. The Far Side would frequently put humor spins on dark subjects, and this comic was no different despite the controversy and hate mail it generated.Notorious for the amount of confusion and misunderstanding this comic created, "Cow Tools" is one of Gary Larson's most abstract works.
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