The Far Side
Summary
Hambone and Stu dive into the legacy of Gary Larson's iconic comic strip, The Far Side, reflecting on its polarizing "fourth thought" humor and its unexpected ties to 1980s pop culture and RPG aesthetics. They discuss the historical world of syndicated comic sales, the system's respect for creators like Bill Watterson, and the eventual decisions by Larson and Watterson to conclude their strips. The episode also features a "Crowdfunding Corner" segment, highlighting two creative Mausritter RPG projects.Episode description
This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we go to The Far Side, Gary Larsen's legendary comic strip and a staple of '80s absurdity. Plus: brown corduroy!
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