In 1986 British children's comic Oink! debuted with jokes about pigs, poo, plop and puke. It's mission of deep fun and challenge to accepted morality quickly drew questions from the British Press Council, England's largest retailer WH Smiths and eventually, the House of Commons. However, Oink! was an instant hit, a cult juggernaut, with no intention of slowing down.
On Oink's 35th anniversary, Andy is joined by expert blogger Phil Boyce discussing the punk aesthetic in editorial, the multi-disciplinary artists, and their iconic characters. Though less known than its contemporaries, Oink!'s legacy continues to affect modern culture today.
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