Jane Goodall and Gary Larson
3 days ago
- #Jane Goodall
- #humor
- #Gary Larson
- A subscriber took offense at a Gary Larson cartoon included in an article, leading to their unsubscription.
- Jane Goodall's passing coincided with the controversy, highlighting a past incident where her institute initially opposed a Larson cartoon featuring her, but she personally found it hilarious.
- Goodall and Larson became friends after the misunderstanding was cleared, with her endorsing the cartoon's reprint and even using it for fundraising.
- Goodall praised Larson's work for its ability to highlight human absurdities through humor, emphasizing the importance of laughing at oneself.
- The story underscores the value of humor and perspective in life, as well as the sometimes misguided actions of institutions versus individuals.