What makes this anexemplaryFar Sidecomic?

In this case, it is the expert use of perspective, in both the comedic and artistic sense.

The composition of the art perfectly compliments a laugh-out-loud joke, making this a GOATFar Side.

The Far Side, a couple drinking coffee on their couch point as another couple is swallowed by quicksand.

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Far Side man in yellow shirt (foreground) woman holding a sword (background.)

Far Side grinning man (left, foreground) & wolves dipping sheep in bowls at a party (right, background.)

Far Side, surprised man (right, foreground) and samurai dog about to ambush mailman (background, left)

The Far Side, jungle explorers walk through a river as piranhas scheme against them

Far Side, July 21, 1981, convincts tunneling out of prison don’t realize they’re under the sea

Far Side, November 5, 1981, a man survives hanging after the executioner improperly ties a knot

Far Side, December 25, 1981, bear tracks lead into a cave where skiers are resting

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Far Side, scientists about to be devoured by a T-Rex, seen in silhouette

Far Side, July 23, 1982, bears find campers in their sleeping bags and call them ‘sandwiches’

Far Side, October 29, 1982, a dog with a samurai sword waits to ambush a mailman

Far Side, October 11, 1987, a diver in a discount shark cage looks at the massive sharks around him

Far Side, November 30, 1990, depicting a workplace shooting at a Marble factory

Far Side, June 11, 1992, a horse throws its rider down a gorge

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