In a way, this cartoon is an apt metaphor for innovation and more generally, creativity in itself.

At this ungentle prompting, he finally spills the secret, hilariously explaining how to rub two sticks together.

Fans of the far side can’t pass up this master collection of Gary Larson’s finest work.

far side nerd stegosaurus and kangaroo

1Why Buy A Used Wheel When you’re free to Chisel One New?

Two small details make this cartoon particularly funny.

The Far Side is a humorous comic series developed by Gary Larson.

the far side police line-up where three people are looking at kangaroos

The Far Side, a wide-eyed man grinning wildly (left) while a man with a mustache looks on concerned (right.)

Far Side Featured Image, prehistoric man dancing as others cheer him on.

Far Side, August 17, 1982, a caveman completes the first wheel and then it immediately deflates

Far Side, May 12, 1984, prehistoric man invents dance after eating psychedelic beetle

Far Side, May 17, 1984, caveman tied to a chair is forced to reveal the secret to making fire

The Far Side Complete Collection Book Set

Fans of the far side can’t pass up this master collection of Gary Larson’s finest work. Originally published in hardcover in 2003, this paperback set comes complete with a newly designed slipcase that will look great on any shelf. The Complete Far Side contains every Far Side cartoon ever published, which amounts to over 4,000, plus more than 1,100 that have never before appeared in a book and even some made after Larson retired.

Far Side, August 11, 1984, prehistoric men circle a rock during early game of musical chairs

Far Side, October 23, 1984, prehistoric man tied to a wheel about to be pushed down a hill

Far Side, December 3, 1984, an unwitting lizard becomes the first dessert for prehistoric humans

Far Side, January 17, 1986, prehistoric man working on a wheel curses all tools for looking the same

Far Side, March 11, 1986, prehistoric comedian dealing with a heckler

Far Side, February 18, 1987, prehistoric woman wishes she had camera to capture invention of fire

Far Side, February 22, 1987, cave-salesman at a wheel lot

The Far Side Comic Poster

The Far Side is a humorous comic series developed by Gary Larson. The series has been in production since 1979 and features a wide array of comic collections, calendars, art, and other miscellaneous items.

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