Plot: The newspaper comic follows the cynical Rat, sweet Pig, psychotic Guard Duck, paranoid Zebra, stupid Crocs, and wise Goat in there atypical but comedic world.
Genre: Comics
Reading Level: Occasionally includes some curse words and sexual innuendo, so mind the little ones.
Similar Titles: Get Fuzzy, Lio
Personal Thoughts: Pearls Before Swine is a good example of the popular, "edgy" comic. Willing to tap into normally forbidden pop culture references and dark humor, the work represents a growing trend in the comics section. While some question the placement of such literature in the newspaper, Patis makes a solid point - he has to compete with Family Guy, The Simpsons, and Futurama to succeed. Pearls Before Swine successfully taps into the humor factor of the television shows while (mostly) conforming to the ridged standards of newspaper publishers.
Side note: Jerome was crushed by the books. He'll "un-die" sometime next week, so don't worry. If you do not get the joke, read some of the "Angry Bob" strips or the softball arc.
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