Trivia: What was Gary Larson’s comic “The Far Side” known for?
Its recurring main characters
Its themes of love and family
Its ongoing storyline
Its random style of humor
Correct Answer: Its random style of humor
So why is this answer correct? : “The Far Side” keeps readers on their toes. Larson didn’t want his comic strip to be character-based like so many were at the time, so, in 1979, he created a strip with surrealistic humor that always surprised readers with new ideas and characters. This quickly became part of its magic. There are some broad recurring themes, such as uncomfortable social situations, bizarre disasters, proverbs, and philosophical ideas. He commonly uses anthropomorphic animals (especially cows), cavemen, and regular humans as his characters, but he never names them. After a 25-year hiatus, Larson began publishing the comic strip again (online) in 2020.