![Implements with the caption "Cow tools." The cartoon confused many readers, who wrote or phoned in seeking an explanation of the joke. In response to the controversy, Larson issued a press release Implements with the caption "Cow tools." The cartoon confused many readers, who wrote or phoned in seeking an explanation of the joke. In response to the controversy, Larson issued a press release](https://imageproxyb.ifunny.co/crop:x-20,resize:640x,quality:90x75/images/1c8131a139e04b1c8232055ac0b099d9c7e7fc28a4815c8eb4019c6c58a440cf_1.jpg)
Implements with the caption "Cow tools." The cartoon confused many readers, who wrote or phoned in seeking an explanation of the joke. In response to the controversy, Larson issued a press release
Fústar 🏳️⚧️ on X: "This is my fave bit from 'The Prehistory of The Far Side'. Gary Larson breaking down (in some detail) the origin & journey of the famous/infamous 'Cow Tools'
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