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The Daily Dose

Selections of classic The Far Side comics, updated daily

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

[mathematical equations on rocks]
Unbeknownst to most ornithologists, the dodo was actually a very advanced species, living alone quite peacefully until, in the 17th century, it was annihilated by men, rats, and dogs. As usual.
TOURS
“There’re some, folks! These rare and lovely creations have no natural enemies, but balloon animals never last too long in this harsh land.”
COUNSELOR / m m
“Look, marriage is okay—but I also want my own identity. … I mean, how would you like it if everyone referred to you as ‘Chocolate Bar and Chocolate Bar’?”
“Wow, this place is really packed—or maybe it’s just my compound eyes.”
The Mastodon Mothers
Early wheel gangs

Comic Collections

the far side comic collections titled 'it’s not you, it’s me … well, maybe it’s you' It’s Not You, It’s Me … Well, Maybe It’s You

Love is in the air. (Or is it just pheromones?)

the far side comic collections titled 'whatever it is, it’s crawling on your shoulder' Whatever It Is, It’s Crawling on Your Shoulder

Insects and spiders: just patiently waiting for us to get off their planet.