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Gary Larson

Gary Larson is an American cartoonist best known for creating "The Far Side," a comic strip characterized by its wit, surreal humor, and satirical takes on everyday life and science. Launched in the late 1970s, "The Far Side" became widely popular for its clever, often absurd scenarios featuring animals, humans, and unusual situations. Larson’s work is celebrated for its unique perspective, humor that appeals to a broad audience, and ability to find comedy in the oddities of the natural and human worlds. His influence extends into popular culture and the fields of humor and cartooning.