Administrators Eric Posted November 5, 2021 Administrators Share Posted November 5, 2021 Quote Anatidaephobia originated from the Far Side comic by Gary Larson, who defined it as: "The fear that somewhere, somehow, a duck is watching you." The definition was accompanied by a comic illustration depicting a man alone in his office, while a duck watches him from across the street. Post your favorite Far Side comics. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Historian Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 The bitches of paradise. Play the immigrant song. And proof....of their legend 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 http://www.creators.com/a-note-from-gary-larson.html A Note from Gary Larson RE: Online Use of Far Side Cartoons TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I'm walking a fine line here. On the one hand, I confess to finding it quite flattering that some of my fans have created web sites displaying and / or distributing my work on the Internet. And, on the other, I'm struggling to find the words that convincingly but sensitively persuade these Far Side enthusiasts to "cease and desist" before they have to read these words from some lawyer. What impact this unauthorized use has had (and is having) in tangible terms is, naturally, of great concern to my publishers and therefore to me -- but it's not the focus of this letter. My effort here is to try and speak to the intangible impact, the emotional cost to me, personally, of seeing my work collected, digitized, and offered up in cyberspace beyond my control. Years ago I was having lunch one day with the cartoonist Richard Guindon, and the subject came up how neither one of us ever solicited or accepted ideas from others. But, until Richard summed it up quite neatly, I never really understood my own aversions to doing this: "It's like having someone else write in your diary," he said. And how true that statement rang with me. In effect, we drew cartoons that we hoped would be entertaining or, at the very least, not boring; but regardless, they would always come from an intensely personal, and therefore original perspective. To attempt to be "funny" is a very scary, risk-laden proposition. (Ask any stand-up comic who has ever "bombed "on stage.) But if there was ever an axiom to follow in this business, it would be this: be honest to yourself and -- most important -- respect your audience. So, in a nutshell (probably an unfortunate choice of words for me), I only ask that this respect be returned, and the way for anyone to do that is to please, please refrain from putting The Far Side out on the Internet. These cartoons are my "children," of sorts, and like a parent, I'm concerned about where they go at night without telling me. And, seeing them at someone's web site is like getting the call at 2:00 a.m. that goes, "Uh, Dad, you're not going to like this much, but guess where I am. I hope my explanation helps you to understand the importance this has for me, personally, and why I'm making this request. Please send my "kids" home. I'll be eternally grateful. Most respectfully, Gary Larson 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MO Fugga Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Rellik said: My kinda crazy. Time to deliver! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuteTheMall Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 This one is the most famous: 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Historian Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I swear Gary Larson was...one of the greatest minds of the 20th century. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mrs.Cicero Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 No ducks watching me now! I just disassembled one and stuck the pieces parts in the freezer where it cannot watch me anymore! (And I ate one for supper, too). 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rellik Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 46 minutes ago, Mrs.Cicero said: No ducks watching me now! I just disassembled one and stuck the pieces parts in the freezer where it cannot watch me anymore! (And I ate one for supper, too). You wymmmennneseses are sooooo cold hearted these days. "I'm not sure I'd wanna be on a desert island without any food with you" - George Kennedy to Clint in the Eiger Sanction Get sent to "dead duck" storage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Kliban, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MO Fugga Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Ay Dios Mio said: A diva in every crowd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO Fugga Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Mrs.Cicero said: No ducks watching me now! I just disassembled one and stuck the pieces parts in the freezer where it cannot watch me anymore! (And I ate one for supper, too). That's ok. There's 2 Canadian geese and a swan fidna jack you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Historian Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, MO Fugga said: That's ok. There's 2 Canadian geese and a swan fidna jack you. She can take'm. No chance. She's got this. They are freezer packed and don't even know it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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