Entertainment · Books & Arts · 23 hrs ago
A ranking names 10 of Gary Larson’s funniest Far Side comics
Gary Larson’s The Far Side is the subject of a ranking of 10 comics.
The ranking argues that the strip should be judged mainly by how funny and clever its jokes are.
Unlike strips built around recurring characters, The Far Side focused on individual jokes.
Its humor ranged from broad gags to comics that asked readers to look closely for the punchline.
The ranking says the strip was not primarily aiming for profound messages or conventional beauty.
It also notes that comic strips can be more than disposable entertainment.
The ranking presents its choices as a matter of opinion.
Polygon published a ranking of Gary Larson’s 10 greatest Far Side comics on Oct. 11, 2026.
The article argues that the strip’s greatness should be measured by the effectiveness and cleverness of its jokes.
It says Larson’s focus was making readers laugh, rather than creating recurring characters or aiming for profound themes.
The ranking describes “Find Peter” as a comedic scavenger hunt and praises another comic for breaking the fourth wall.
- Who
- Gary Larson, creator of The Far Side.
- What
- Polygon ranked 10 of Larson’s comics, judging them by their humor and cleverness.
- When
- Oct. 11, 2026.
- Where
- The ranking was published by Polygon.
- Why
- The article says The Far Side’s purpose was to make readers laugh, so it judged the comics by the effectiveness and cleverness of their jokes.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Making us laugh was the purpose of The Far Side, so I can’t think of a better means by which to measure them.
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- Ranking size
- 10 comics
- Publisher
- Polygon
- Publication date
- Oct. 11, 2026
- Ranked comic
- Find Peter — No. 10
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