File:Thagomizer.png

Summary[edit]

The original Far Side cartoon, drawn by Gary Larson in 1982, in which the term "thagomizer" was coined. DS 03:01, 7 November 2005 (UTC)

The original caption that went with the cartoon was "Now this end is called the thagomizer ... after the late Thag Simmons."

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Fair use rationale[edit]

It is believed that Wikipedia's fair use policy applies to this image, as:

• It is a low-resolution scan of a single comic strip.
• Its reproduction here will not significantly impact the copyright holder's ability to profit from his copyright, as this is only one strip, published in books which include hundreds of strips.
• It is being used for informational purposes only, not for profit.
• Its use in Thagomizer significantly enhances the article, since the term "Thagomizer" was coined in this particular comic strip, and the image is included in order to illustrate that point.