United Warns 'Bite Me' Will Appear in Dec. 2 'Pearls' Strip

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By: E&P Staff The concern about even mildly profane language in newspapers -- and especially newspaper comics pages -- has come up again.

United Media sent an advisory to "Pearls Before Swine" clients warning them that "language some readers may find inappropriate" will appear in Stephan Pastis' Dec. 2 strip. The term used is "bite me."

United said clients who want to publish a rerun Dec. 2 should contact the syndicate.

While language restrictions have loosened somewhat in print newspapers, media such as the Web, TV, and magazines obviously allow more colorful language.

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