Long before political correctness entered the lexicon, the Smiths were tackling topics that nearly ended their syndicate run. The strip became a platform for sharp commentary on gun control, military spending, and cultural hypocrisy. Smith pioneered a "Dirty Is Beautiful" philosophy, expressing a visceral worry that children were losing their "dreaming innocence" to the corporate "rat race."
Showing posts with label 1980s The Boston Globe strips 1980–1989. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1980s The Boston Globe strips 1980–1989. Show all posts
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