The Far Side by Gary Larson is officially online for the first time ever today.

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From the New York Times:

‘The Far Side’ Is Back. Sort Of. Gary Larson Will Explain.

On December 17, 2019, 10:00 a.m. ET,  George Gene Gustines wrote:

Beginning Tuesday, the “Far Side” site will provide visitors with “The Daily Dose,” a random selection of past cartoons, along with a weekly set of strips arranged by theme.

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Nice idea, but not so nice the obtrusive pop up that comes up as soon as one accesses the “Far Side” site, with this legend on a green background and an “I Understand” button underneath:

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