Quote by Elayne Boosler

I've thought for the last decade or so, the only actual place raw truth was seeping through in newspapers was on the Comics Pages. They were able to pull off intelligent social comment, pure truths not found elsewhere in the news pages, and had the ability to make it all funny, entertaining, and pertinent.

I've thought for the last decade or so, the only actual plac

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This quote suggests that the comics section of newspapers is an unexpected haven for truth and social commentary. Over the past decade, the speaker believes that the comics pages have been able to convey intelligent insights and pure truths that are lacking in other sections of the news. Through humor and entertainment, the comics are able to address relevant issues in a way that captures readers' attention and delivers important messages.

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