7 Hilarious Far Side Comics About Music
Polygon explores Gary Larson’s music-themed comics from The Far Side, the timeless comic strip that ran through the 1980s and 1990s. While much of Larson’s work transcends its era with universal subjects like cows, cavemen, and dinosaurs, some strips targeted period-specific cultural moments—particularly music. Larson frequently used musical instruments as comedic fodder, with accordions and banjos being recurring punchlines. He also enjoyed deflating the perceived pretentiousness of classical music. The article notes that Larson’s treatment of different genres varied: jazz generally received favorable portrayal, while rock and pop music occasionally became targets of his satirical humor.