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The Daily Dose

Selections of classic The Far Side comics, updated daily

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Beached whale surprise
The Woods
“Hey, look. Number 1, we’re closed, Number 2, I only work here, and Number 3, we don’t like your kind in here anyway.”
Nerds of the Old West
“Saaaaay. … I think I smell perfume! … You haven’t been over at the Leopard Woman’s, have you?”
“Yup. This year they’re comin’ along reeeeeeal good. ... ’Course, you can always lose a few to an early frost or young pups.”

Comic Collections

the far side comic collections titled 'gary larson breaks the 4th wall' Gary Larson Breaks the 4th Wall

n which we recognize the existence of other cartoons—and cartoonists.

the far side comic collections titled 'don't ask' Don't Ask

Cartoons we simply can’t explain or categorize. Good luck!