The Best and Funniest Words of Wisdom From 'The Far Side'

A writer for MovieWeb revisits “The Far Side” and argues the comic strip repeatedly offers “words of wisdom,” even when delivered through absurd scenarios by Gary Larson. The piece frames the advice as playful but sometimes surprisingly literal—warning against staring into a missile silo, emphasizing safety protocols like wearing a hard hat, and cautioning against letting obsession with the body spiral into mental health issues. The article suggests the humor comes from taking everyday ideas and turning them strange, then letting readers apply the lessons to real life with a bit of imagination. It includes examples from Larson’s complete collection, “The Complete Far Side.”