10 Far Side Comics That Are Actually Too Smart for Their Own Good

By Madelyn Champa – ScreenRant

Many fans praise The Far Side for its intellectual approach to comedy, but that wit can be as much of a weakness as it is a strength within Gary Larson’s work. On numerous occasions, Larson’s more complicated punchlines resulted in comics that came off as more confusing than humorous to many. As much as we love The Far Side for its genius wordplay and clever references, these qualities have harmed as many comics as they’ve elevated.