The strip, captioned 'Bobbing for Poodles,' is a riff on a human Halloween tradition: bobbing for apples.

Source: https://screenrant.com/far-side-controversial-gary-larson-darkest-comic/

While Standard Poodles and Miniature Poodles both live relatively long lives, the Toy Poodle outdoes them both with a lifespan of up to 18 years.

Source: https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/how-long-dogs-live-here-are-the-10-breeds-of-adorable-dog-that-live-the-longest-and-shortest-average-lives-from-great-dane-to-chihuahua-3632717

While Standard Poodles and Miniature Poodles both live relatively long lives, the Toy Poodle outdoes them both with a lifespan of up to 18 years.

Source: https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/how-long-dogs-live-here-are-the-10-breeds-of-adorable-dog-that-live-the-longest-and-shortest-average-lives-from-great-dane-to-chihuahua-3632717