The Far Side®

The Daily Dose

Selections of classic The Far Side comics, updated daily

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

“Here’s the last entry in Carlson’s journal: ‘Having won their confidence, tomorrow I shall test the humor of these giant but gentle primates with a simple joy-buzzer handshake.’”
INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MIGRAINE HEADACHES / FLOYD'S SCHOOL FOR MARCHING BANDS
The dam bursts.
PERSONNEL
“The problem, Mr. Fudd, is that you’ve been having a subliminal effect on everyone in the factory. We’re proud of our product, Mr. Fudd, and there’s no company in the world that builds a finer skwoo dwivuh. … Dang! Now you got me doing it!”
“I love the desert.”
the Jorgensons (Hilda and Ned) / the Olsons (Betty + Irv / sucked into tar pit / Granpa Bob / Gramma Rose / had tail / Dad / Mom / Uncle Andy / me / my sister
Dirk brings his family tree to class.

Comic Collections

the far side comic collections titled 'hands off my bunsen burner' Hands Off My Bunsen Burner

Science and scientists: the nature of humor among those who study nature.

the far side comic collections titled 'gravity is always lurking' Gravity Is Always Lurking

Trips, tumbles, and stumbles—and the chaos left behind.