The forum discussion centers around the humor of Gary Larson, particularly his recent posts on The Far Side, which maintain a recognizable style despite transitioning to digital color. Participants express appreciation for Larson's comedic approach, referencing a specific joke about an atheist and a bear, highlighting its appeal to both Christians and atheists. The conversation suggests that this joke exemplifies Poe's Law, where satire can be indistinguishable from genuine belief.
PREREQUISITESThis discussion is beneficial for humor enthusiasts, cartoonists, cultural critics, and anyone interested in the intersection of comedy and belief systems.
jtbell said:
Um, my wife just saw this post of mine (looking over my shoulder) and asked, "What's wrong with this picture?" She has a good point...berkeman said:Bookmarked. Great sense of humor. Paging @Ranger Mike since he uses Gary in his avatar...
One of Gary's posts from today:
?strangerep said:
Dang. I was going to say that the third floor office on the right hand front corner of the Migraine office building has the lights both on and off.berkeman said:
BillTre said: