Recurring

10 More Top Far Side Recurring Items, Explained

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The far side It's famous for its recurring elements, of which there were almost too many to count during the strip's fifteen-year run – but while some are remembered less fondly by fans, some remain unforgettable and undeniably the best. For the newly discovered fans The far sideunderstanding its most prominent recurring elements is key … Read more

11 Historic Appearances Of The Far Side’s Recurring Caveman Character THAG (Including the Famous One)

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Summary Thag, a recurring caveman character in The Far Side , famously gave his name the term “thagomizer,” which artist Gary Larson coined for the stegosaurus’ tail, which was subsequently adopted by actual paleontologists. Thag’s appearances put a familiar name to The Far Side’s humorous insights into early human relationships and behaviors, as part of … Read more