Historical events are a popular subject for comic strips to parody, and no comic strip has made history quite as funny as The Far Side. Creator Gary Larson often used intellectual humor and references in his classic Far Side cartoons, making history an excellent source of material to reflect upon through a humorously critical lens. From a modern perspective, many historical events seem comical or absurd, and Gary Larson didn’t miss his chance to use a more satirical approach to calling back to them.
One element that made The Far Side appeal to a broad audience was its reliance on universal concepts and its penchant to point out the sometimes foolish ways that those in power or those with intellect acted, helped by the fact that the latter elements are certainly not lacking in history. The Far Side rarely addressed conventional technology or popular culture, which would have aged the comic. Instead, it jokes about things that just about anyone can relate to or understand, remaining relevant not only for its nearly two-decade run but also throughout the legacy it’s upheld since.
In American history, perhaps no figure is more renowned than George Washington, the first United States President and a decorated commander in the Revolutionary War. There are many well-known stories about George Washington, but the most iconic image of the first “Founding Father” comes from the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze.
Historical events are a popular subject for comic strips to parody, and no comic strip has made history quite as funny as The Far Side. Creator Gary Larson often used intellectual humor and references in his classic Far Side cartoons, making history an excellent source of material to reflect upon through a humorously critical lens. From a modern perspective, many historical events seem comical or absurd, and Gary Larson didn’t miss his chance to use a more satirical approach to calling back to them.
One element that made The Far Side appeal to a broad audience was its reliance on universal concepts and its penchant to point out the sometimes foolish ways that those in power or those with intellect acted, helped by the fact that the latter elements are certainly not lacking in history. The Far Side rarely addressed conventional technology or popular culture, which would have aged the comic. Instead, it jokes about things that just about anyone can relate to or understand, remaining relevant not only for its nearly two-decade run but also throughout the legacy it’s upheld since.
In American history, perhaps no figure is more renowned than George Washington, the first United States President and a decorated commander in the Revolutionary War. There are many well-known stories about George Washington, but the most iconic image of the first “Founding Father” comes from the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze.
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