Glaíolan Television (GTV): News Thread

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Glaíolan Television (GTV): News Thread

All relevant news regarding the country is Glaíola is archived here. 

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Glaíolan TV (GTV)

    The Glaíolan people held a festival yesterday celebrating their national animal, the "Glaíolan Snake", in various large cities throughout the country.

    The Glaíolan Snake is symbolic towards the Glaíolan identity, as it represents freedom and these snakes freed themselves from very traditional captivity processes in the Glaíolan Indigenous communities, these communities were inspired by this animal during their exploitation, when they were in a destructive empire. The Indigenous communities harnessed the snake's resilience, with some support from the migrant community, freed themselves from this empire. The snakes vibrant pink and yellow colours, reinforced this, as these snakes are unique compared to other breeds. Therefore, reminiscing the unique Glaiolan identity. 

    To celebrate this animal, people dress in pink and yellow and commonly attend or watch carnivals, specifically in inner city areas. Some of these costumes can be flamboyant, further symbolising the uniqueness of the snake. These carnivals tend to have firework events in the evening. These images below demonstrate some examples of these festivities.

        

                                            Caption: A woman celebrating in Arvá                                   Caption: Firework display in Glaiolan City

    However, some people celebrate this modestly and attend their local church service, and have readings of Fantasian Bible in relations to revolution and sacrifice. Other modest ways include, specifically for less religious communities, include a small meal in a restaurant (Sometimes have a specific menu for this date, consisting of Paella and Wine). 

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    Attendance figures were at a rise about 2 million people attended the carnival in Arvá, the largest city in the country. However, alternative celebrations were at a rise too, many citizens celebrated with the Indigenous populations, due to the history of behind this. There was also a decline in attendance of religious celebrations in churches, this could be explained through the rise of secularisation in the nation itself. 

    However, these festivities can have negative impacts, especially celebrations with large attendance. This year, mainly had noise complaints regarding the firework displays, due ethical issues surrounding animal welfare, particular domestic animals, such as dogs and cats. These noise complaints were also prevalent among families and communities with members having sensory-based impairments, such as Autism. Many of these communities held 'no noise' or at least minimal light shows, as an alternative or held silent discos throughout the country. 

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Glaíolan TV (GTV) News - 21st January 2020

President, Breógan García, has enacted a new policy for the country, to increase healthcare spending in the country. The Servizo de Saúde de Glaiola (SSG) is already free, but the quality of the services have decreased throughout the years. This spending is specifically targeted to improve disability services and diagnosis, paediatric services, mental health services and pay among for their employees. This was due to the many complaints of some abuse in the previous disability and mental health services department; any staff member who now commit such offence, will be barred permanently from the public health sector and will be imprisoned at least 1 year. They were many devastating stories about this abuse, for example some disabled people were subject to unconsented conception, severe isolation and ableist slurs. Many citizens are very satisfied of Garcia's enactment and was heavily praised by disability rights activists, due to the vulnerability of some of the disabled people and the removal of harsh and unwilling methods.

Below: President Breógan García

 

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Glaíolan TV News (Jan 31st 2020)

They has been a recent flood in a popular budget clothing shop in the country, Primárk, based in the largest city, Arvá. It was found near the women's clothes section and the toilets. There was some mysterious objects in the flood water, in which one employee said "Is that chicken?". It is unknown what caused this flood, but many witnesses have their concerns and ideas, some will be listed below:

Aranzazu, a middle aged customer - "ITS P*SS AND POO"

Édgar, a cleaner - "I don't wanna know, guess I'm gonna try and clean it up"

Isadora, a mother - "I smell a disappointed mother somewhere, her kid leaked everywhere."

Nico, an employee - "We are gonna need to evacuate!"

António, a drag queen - "I smell a fellow drag queen."

These are only a few witnesses, but they has been no injuries so far. However, the shop is closed until the leakage is clear and fixed. More news will come, as the issue is still ongoing!

Caption: The image of the store that was affected by the flood. 

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Glaíola TV: News

Update on the Primark Situation

The leakage in Primark has been dealt with, it was found that the fluid on the floor came out of a human and leaked due to not going to the bathrooms on time. The offender will remain anonymous to the public to preserve their identity. This Primark store, is now clean from any leakages and has installed cat litter boxes, to prevent further leakages. 

Educational Changes from the Government

The government has initiated some changes towards education of the country. They have reduced university tuition fees, to raise standards and improve accessibility to higher education, to facilitate the competitive job market. 
They have introduced an optional volunteering class introduced in most educational institutions, to facilitate students gaining relevant experience for their future careers and job prospects. 
Language education in the Latinican is mandatory, as it is one of the nations official languages. However, Glaíolan is still optional, due to the decline in speakers and therefore, becoming less relevant. This has received some backlash, by conservative groups, as an attempt to preserve the national identity. Other optional languages for education still include Lakadamian, Aquían and Everish.

Housing Crisis

The prevalence of housing is at a shortage, where the house costs are rising. This is due to high demand from an expanding population and lack of labour workers to build the houses. This has crippled young people and therefore, still live their parents and have extended social transitions. Many parents have started 'renting' their own children, to protect their pensions and to improve household quality. Furthermore, the preservation of some beaches and rainforest areas has prevent houses from being built in these areas. However, the government is in talk for citizens to ask for permission to build in some of these areas, where citizens must consider the environmental impacts and therefore, they make their houses more environmentally friendly. 

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Glaíola TV: News ("Coronavirus" Update, 24/03/2020)

No more updates will be made due to this "pandemic", as scientists have found that this strain of coronavirus is a myth in the Fantasia world. As, they found those who were "infected", were re-tested and received a negative diagnosis and found the 2 who died were old age and died of natural causes. The government is slowly lifting the policies associated with the "virus" and is planning an investigation who caused this fake news inside the nation. If caught, the offender will receive harsh punishments, including large fines or a long prison sentence for causing a destructive and chaotic moral panic inside the country. 

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Glaíola TV: News (18/04/2020)

Drag Race (Glaíola) starts soon!

A simulation show, of 10 Glaíolan drag queens, however, some of the queens have roots to other Fantasian nations, as the people behind them suggested some of the drag names, to give credit. They will be 10 queens in the first edition, to keep it simple. The format will be based on a Mini Challenge and a Maxi Challenge, where the queens can be asked to create looks, performances and comedy sketches etc. The winner of the Mini Challenge, will either receive a small reward or an advantage in the maxi challenge, while the Maxi Challenge winner will win a larger prize. Let's meet the queens:

Claw Mya Día
 Kronikk Klit Stimulation
Flo Piedisk
 Onion Bhaji
Katy Hairy
 India Hy Lites*
Salma Nella
 Dettol Spray
 Nayce Kahk
Miss Steak

*Original drag name was too long, which was "India Lacey-Fran Rémy Ash Blondie Kerli Silky Stray Cynthia-Tique Wayne Twey-Li Winch Hyu-Men Kapp-Liss Fule Poneé Yan-Kee Sy-DeeBang Purple Gré Cho-Quelatté Vanta Blaque Om-Bree Dia-Pidie Hy Lites"

We wish these queens the best of luck in the simulation contest, may the best one win.

Sociology to be taught in all secondary schools.

The Minister of Education, Martiña Bares, proposed all secondary schools to teach Sociology, as it is a important subject to understand the different dimensions in society, through being taught about different perspectives of how society is viewed and learning about various social inequalities different social groups face. She states this because, she wants society to be more involved in social justice, political engagement and more informed with current news and affairs. This will be proposed all schoolchildren aged 11 to 16, who are in secondary education, however, she does allow the subject to be optional, when 13-14 year old students pick their options for the following year. She believes this proposal will raise the standards of political engagement in the country, as 39% of young people, aged between 18-25, currently do not engage with politics.

Public Transport to turn electric.

The Chief Environmental Officer, Artús Abráldez, is proposing a switch to electric public transport from gas-based public transport by 2025, due to the increased risks of climate change from the carbon emissions. The electricity will be powered by solar panels via charging stations based in the main stations for these vehicles in the country. Abráldez wants this be proposed across all buses and trains throughout the country and suggests this will improve the atmosphere in the country and hopefully leading efforts to improve the atmosphere globally. 

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Drag Race Glaíola (Season 1, Episode 1)

Queens

Claw Mya Día
Kronikk Klit Stimulation
Flo Piedisk
Onion Bhaji
Katy Hairy
India Hy Lites*
Salma Nella
Dettol Spray
Nayce Kahk
Miss Steak

*Short for: India Lacey-Fran Rémy Ash Blondie Kerli Silky Stray Cynthia-Tique Wayne Twey-Li Winch Hyu-Men Kapp-Liss Fule Poneé Yan-Kee Sy-DeeBang Purple Gré Cho-Quelatté Vanta Blaque Om-Bree Dia-Pidie Hy Lites

Mini Challenge

The task was for the queens to do an icebreaker challenge, to get the queens to know each more. The queens were asked to 'read' each other in the shadiest way possible, based on first impressions, where the shadiest queen won the challenge. Dettol Spray won the challenge after reading Miss Steak, where she said "Miss Steak, did you name yourself that because you look like a train wreck.". Dettol received a year supply of luxury tea bags from TeaLux. 

Maxi Challenge

The queens had a design challenge, where they had to make 3 aquatic themed looks: "Sea Creature Galore", "Beachwear Eleganza Extravaganza", "Mermaid Couture". There was an argument in the workroom at the time, after Flo Piedisk called out Miss Steak for lying down lazy, when all the other queens were working hard on the outfits. Miss Steak claimed that she had finished her garment, as she wanted to achieve a minimalistic look, but the dress was low quality and Flo encouraged her to work on a bit more and she refused. 

On the Runway, Claw Mya Día did an outfit transition that wowed the judges for the theme "Mermaid Couture", where she 'lost' her Mermaid tail and 'grew' her legs, where did a death drop. Likewise, other notable outfits included Kronikk Klit Stimulation's "Sea Creature Galore", which was a dark and sinister outfit, which had many tentacles around her outfit, creating an interesting silhouette and Salma Nella's "Beachwear Eleganza Extravaganza" outfit, which was a high-fashion, sparkly, and 60s beachwear inspired look. Claw Mya Día won this maxi challenge, with Salma Nella, Kronikk Klit Stimulation and Flo Piedisk placing highly. Claw Mya Día recieved a 3 expensive lipsticks. On the other hand, Miss Steak, Katy Hairy and Onion Bhaji were not so successful on the challenge. The rest of queens were marked as safe.

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Lipsync

The judges wanted to see Onion Bhaji and Miss Steak lip-sync for their life, to decide on who should be eliminated. The queens lip-synced to "React" by The Pussycat Dolls, where Onion Bhaji won the lip-sync, therefore, Miss Steak was unfortunately eliminated. Dettol Spray giggled, when Miss Steak was leaving the stage.  Miss Steak wrote on the mirror, "You made a big mistake, eliminating me hunni, love Miss Steak xx"

Progression

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Drag Race Glaíola (Season 1, Episode 2 "Fantasian Dance Ball")

Queens

Claw Mya Día
Kronikk Klit Stimulation
Flo Piedisk
Onion Bhaji
Katy Hairy
India Hy Lites*
Salma Nella
Dettol Spray
Nayce Kahk

*Short for: India Lacey-Fran Rémy Ash Blondie Kerli Silky Stray Cynthia-Tique Wayne Twey-Li Winch Hyu-Men Kapp-Liss Fule Poneé Yan-Kee Sy-DeeBang Purple Gré Cho-Quelatté Vanta Blaque Om-Bree Dia-Pidie Hy Lites

Mini Challenge

The mini challenge was to impersonate spokespersons from the Fantasia Contest, where the funniest impersonation won the challenge. Kronikk Klit Stimulation won this challenge, impersonating Azealia Banks' speech in Fantasia Contest 15. Kronikk Klit Stimulation will receive an all paid ticket to watch Fantasia Contest merch: a t-shirt, condoms, a novelty pen and a hat. 

Maxi Challenge

The challenge was a dance challenge, the queens had to create and perform a pop based routine for various Fantasia Contest entries. The queens were split into three groups and decided on  their entries. 
 

Team	Queens	Song
Gonwhorehea	Salma Nella, Flo Piedisk, Claw Mya Día	Tiger JK ft. Yoonmirae & Bizzy - "Eagles"
Eleganza Bonanza	Onion Bhaji, Katy Hairy and Dettol Spray	Doja Cat - "Boss Bitch"
Classy, Bougie & Ratchet	India Hy Lites, Kronikk Klit Stimulation & Nayce Kahk	Boy Sim ft. Pearl - "Solid Gold Clit"

Gonwhorehea's performance didn't meet expectations, the dancers were not in sync for most of the performance and looked very messy. Eleganza Bonanza's performance was good, but the judges said that they did not snap and thought it was very safe. Classy, Bougie & Ratchet's performance 'served' in front the judges, even one of them was twerking along, it was well choreographed and polished. Classy, Bougie & Ratchet won the challenge, all members received a holiday to a Fantasian country of their choice.  Eleganza Bonanza was safe, while Gonwhorehea had to lip-sync for their life.

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Lipsync

The judges wanted to see all members of Gonwhorehea lip-sync for their life, to decide on who should be eliminated. The queens lip-synced to "Shift" by
V V Brown, where Flo Piedisk was unfortunately eliminated. Flo Piedisk wrote on the mirror, "This is hard good luck, the game is about to begin "

Progression

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Glaíola TV: News

Man With Tribal Tattoo Suspected of Art Theft

A man is currently in custody, due to alleged art theft and has similarities to the witness' perception of the criminal, a tribal tattoo. Security footage show a man with a tribal tattoo crawling out a secret passage in The Aría Gallery, in the city of Ácante, located near the Glaíolan rainforests. This gallery is known for artworks created by indigenous people of the country. The reason behind this theft is currently unknown, but they are many theories raised, such as inspiration for a new tattoo, selling it on the black market or an indigenous man stealing from his community. This theft has upset many indigenous people, as the artwork reflects their culture and wants it to be displayed for educational purposes. Police are looking for more suspects is currently doing an DNA test with them to find the true convict.

Caption: Indigenous artwork similar to the one that is stolen. 

Digital Wellbeing to be Taught in Schools

School children's screen time is often politicised in country, as children take up too much screen time and affect their schoolwork, mental and physical health. The Minister of Education, Noemi Cedillo is adding this to the curriculum for PSHE subject in primary and secondary education. It will teach children how to stay safe online, so they avoid being exposed to indecent images and grooming. It will also help children regulate their screen time, by encouraging them to use daily planners which include times to do homework, eating and exercise. Many parents are happy with this idea, as it ensures children are happy and healthy. However, some parents and special school staff disagree with these measures, as their children are non-verbal, due to a specific learning difference and rely on screens to help them communicate, as they have various software on them. Some of these children also find it difficult to learn sign language. Cedillo responded to this issue, as some digital wellbeing elements can apply to them, but not all and highlights the difficulties faced by parents of non-verbal children. She received praise from this community. 

                                          Caption: Non-verbal child using an iPad                                Caption: Young boys using a smartphone safely

                                

Feminist Campaign Goes Viral

A feminist movement, the Glaíola Girls, has achieved internet success through their sex-positive campaign, entitled 'Shaky Shaky Bum Bum Challenge'. This challenge encourages women to 'twerk', as way of promoting the legitimisation of sex work as an industry, highlighting a woman's freedom of choice. They aim to show women are not passive in this industry and shows the differentiation of sexual choices among women in the country. This challenge has received various praise from various celebrities around Glaíola and even some parts in Latinica. A young feminist student said "Keep up the good work" about this movement. The movement, also do events associated with this challenge to increase publicity.  

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However, this campaign has received some backlash over conservative groups in the nation, accusing the group of 'brainwashing' young girls and the 'promotion' of risk behaviours associated with sexual deviance. The movement has responded to these claims and highlighted the importance women should stay safe from STI's and predatory behaviours associated sex, where they also reinforced their telephone based helpline for women who are rape victims or battling with a longterm STI, such as HIV/AIDS. 

Caption: Image of women twerking, as part of this campaign