Saturday Jun 13 | Desert Sun
Those who don't like 'Swine' don't get irony
First, we're thrilled that you removed "For Better or For Worse" from the comics page.
New cartoon amusing; don't need 'For Better'
Three letters on Sunday about the new comic strip "Pearls Before Swine" and all of them negative? Wow.
'Pearls Before Swine' Creator Visits Rival Syndicate Seeking Endorsement of New Book
NEW YORK Stephan Pastis, creator of the "Pearls Before Swine" comic strip, believes it's pretty easy to get your bosses -- in his case, United Feature Syndicate -- to endorse your new book.
Why not do mydesert poll to get rid of strips?
"For Better or For Worse" or "Pearls Before Swine?" Does anyone remember when, in the past, The Desert Sun ran polls about what comics we wanted before making a change? Why not use the mydesert poll on the Opinion page to determine what readers really want? Try this question: "Which comic do you want The Desert Sun to publish: "For Better or ...
Bikes and cars: self-righteousness vs. self-preservation
Approaching the Hawthorne Bridge during the morning commute. Recently, Stephen Pastis lampooned cyclists in his Pearls Before Swine comic strip .
Readers sound off about 'Pearls Before Swine'
You have taken away the last reason for me to read your paper. Where is "For Better or For Worse?" You replaced it with something called "Pearls Before Swine." What an absurd comic.
Dirtbags, Tax Evaders and Self-Righteous Fitness Freaks
People who don't like bicyclists portray us as filthy parasites on the shining body of their magnificent, motorized society.
Stew Rieckman: Readers Comics Competition will help us make decisions
Since there is nothing extremely pressing or particularly interesting going on this week, it is an opportune time to ask for some advice on the comic strips that appear in the daily edition of The Northwestern.
Creators Cartoonist Coverly Wins 2009 Reuben Award
NEW YORK "Speed Bump" cartoonist Dave Coverly is the winner of the 2009 Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year.
Failing papers not federal problem
The popular comic strip "Pearls Before Swine" used to steer clear of politics and current events, but lately it's been thick with both.
BOOKS: 'The Saturday Evening Pearls: A Pearls Before Swine Collection'
THE SATURDAY EVENING PEARLS: A PEARLS BEFORE SWINE COLLECTION By Stephan Pastis Andrews McMeel Publishing, $10.99, 128 pages, illus.
Three views of journalism today, only two involving swine...
Swine flu strikes the downsized newsroom Unrelated to the "Pearls Before Swine" comic strip above -- also not to be confused with the wonderful Pearls Before Breakfast , which I use as an example of break-the-rules storytelling in newswriting class .
Paul Krassner: Comics: Coincidence or Conspiracy?
Comics: Coincidence or Conspiracy? Gather 'round, kiddies, Uncle Paul is going to read the funny papers for you.
Barnyard animals to invade JS comics pages
The Journal Star has several exciting changes coming for readers with our comics and syndicated columnists.
'Pearls' of wisdom through eyes of a Rat
There was a time when Stephan Pastis dreaded going to work as a lawyer in corporate America.
Pearls comic strip is relevant
I am very upset that you have removed Pearls Before Swine from the comics page. Your decision to publish Pearls was a good one.
Author talks 'Pearls Before Swine' as it debuts in RGJ
Many readers probably haven't heard of "Pearls Before Swine" cartoonist Stephan Pastis, but he's certainly heard of Reno.
Isreali planes are preparing strikes on Iran...
If its on TV, its not happening right now. But you can bet they're gaming it. 04/18/2009 12:13:37 PM PDT by Pearls Before Swine To: jessduntno If they are preparing, it won't be in the news.
Eighth 'Pearls Before Swine' Book to be Published
NEW YORK "Pearls Before Swine" is set to launch its eighth collection of comics, described in an announcement as combining "a neighborhood of hilarious animals with subversive views on modern life." "The Saturday Evening Pearls: A Pearls Before Swine Collection" , is Stephan Pastis' latest mix of his much-loved characters Rat, Pig, Goat, Zebra, and ...
MULLER: 'Pearls Before Swine,' 'Get Fuzzy' get some love
Here's a sample of some of the e-mail I've received in the past few weeks: nnn Dear Mr.