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Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news

Posted by mycketforvirrad
Tags: ask.discussion, recurring.weekly, offbeat fridays, offbeat

Tildes is a very serious site, where we discuss very serious matters like jmail, cookies and coming out. Tags culled from the highest voted topics from the last seven days, if anyone was befuddled.

But one of my favourite tags happens to be offbeat! Taking its original inspiration from Sir Nils Olav III, this thread is looking for any far-fetched offbeat stories lurking in the newspapers. It may not deserve its own post, but it deserves a wider audience!

9 comments

  1. pseudolobster
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    Porn no longer subject to Canadian content quotas, says CRTC For reference, in Canada, the CRTC has traditionally imposed CanCon rules, stipulating that 30% of all media aired on TV and radio in...

    Porn no longer subject to Canadian content quotas, says CRTC

    Ottawa will no longer be imposing Canadian content quotas on the pornography sector, according to new guidelines released by the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission.

    Buried in a recent update to CRTC protocols is the agency’s announcement that it will no longer be requiring “certification” of adult programming.

    In other words, any program “devoted to depicting explicit sexual activity” will no longer need to ensure a minimum quota of Canadians either in front of or behind the camera.

    For reference, in Canada, the CRTC has traditionally imposed CanCon rules, stipulating that 30% of all media aired on TV and radio in Canada must be Canadian in origin.

    10 votes
  3. [2]
    mycketforvirrad
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    At Miss Universe, a Salmon Costume Steals the Show The New York Times – Jessica Roy – 25th November 2025

    At Miss Universe, a Salmon Costume Steals the Show

    As Miss Norway, Leonora Lysglimt-Rødland did not place at the annual Miss Universe contest, which was held in Thailand last week. But thanks to a costume she wore during the event, her appearance has generated just as much buzz, if not more, than the actual winner.

    Ms. Lysglimt-Rødland’s big moment came during the national costume segment of the competition, in which contestants wear intricate regalia inspired by their heritage. In a nod to Norway’s salmon export business, Ms. Lysglimt-Rødland strolled onto the stage covered entirely by a fish costume, which she proceeded to peel open, revealing a shimmering interior.

    The New York Times – Jessica Roy – 25th November 2025

    3 votes
  4. [3]
    asteroid
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    Thieves take €90,000 of snails meant for Michelin-starred restaurants https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/thieves-90000-euros-fine-french-snails-h97xmdqb2

    Thieves take €90,000 of snails meant for Michelin-starred restaurants https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/thieves-90000-euros-fine-french-snails-h97xmdqb2

    3 votes
    1. DefinitelyNotAFae
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      As long as they left the garlic and the butter, we're good. The snails are sort of ancillary to those two.

      As long as they left the garlic and the butter, we're good. The snails are sort of ancillary to those two.

      3 votes
  5. Fal
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    CNN: Man charged with theft after allegedly swallowing Fabergé egg

    CNN: Man charged with theft after allegedly swallowing Fabergé egg

    Police in New Zealand have charged a man with theft after he allegedly stole a jewel-encrusted gold Fabergé egg locket from a jewelers by picking it up and swallowing it.

    The unusual incident occurred on Friday afternoon at a store in central Auckland, according to a statement from Inspector Grae Anderson, Auckland Central Area Commander at New Zealand Police, sent to CNN on Tuesday.

    3 votes