Gary Larson, born on August 14, 1950, in Tacoma, Washington, is an American cartoonist renowned for creating "The Far Side," a single-panel comic series celebrated for its surreal and scientific humor.He graduated from Washington State University in 1972 with a degree in communications, having taken numerous science courses.Larson's unique comedic style, characterized by anthropomorphic animals and unconventional scenarios, has left a lasting impact on the world of cartooning.