Is The Far Side free?

Yes. The Far Side is free and does not ask you to register or hand over an email address before you can use it.

How long does The Far Side take?

One quick round, then you can leave. We file it under "A minute" — gary Larson's cows and scientists, officially online.

Does The Far Side work on a phone?

Yes. The Far Side works on a phone as well as it does on a laptop.

What kind of site is The Far Side?

We list it under Comedy Department — reliable laughs, low commitment. Larson explaining which of his own cartoons confused readers, and why, is material that exists nowhere else.

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What The Far Side actually is

The official home of Gary Larson's single-panel newspaper cartoons, which he kept off the web for decades before opening this site himself. A rotating daily selection sits on the front page, alongside occasional new drawings and Larson's own written notes on old panels.

Why it is worth your time

Larson explaining which of his own cartoons confused readers, and why, is material that exists nowhere else.

Common questions

Is The Far Side free?: Yes. The Far Side is free and does not ask you to register or hand over an email address before you can use it.
How long does The Far Side take?: One quick round, then you can leave. We file it under "A minute" — gary Larson's cows and scientists, officially online.
Does The Far Side work on a phone?: Yes. The Far Side works on a phone as well as it does on a laptop.
What kind of site is The Far Side?: We list it under Comedy Department — reliable laughs, low commitment. Larson explaining which of his own cartoons confused readers, and why, is material that exists nowhere else.

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What The Far Side actually is

Why it is worth your time

Larson explaining which of his own cartoons confused readers, and why, is material that exists nowhere else.

Common questions

Is The Far Side free?: Yes. The Far Side is free and does not ask you to register or hand over an email address before you can use it.
How long does The Far Side take?: One quick round, then you can leave. We file it under "A minute" — gary Larson's cows and scientists, officially online.
Does The Far Side work on a phone?: Yes. The Far Side works on a phone as well as it does on a laptop.
What kind of site is The Far Side?: We list it under Comedy Department — reliable laughs, low commitment. Larson explaining which of his own cartoons confused readers, and why, is material that exists nowhere else.