The Bugle

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Feb 11, 2025
Get ready for some hilariously absurd tales! Discover the giggle-worthy renaming of military vessels and the bizarre legal troubles over a fart in Austria. Dive into the whimsical world where warfare meets sports naming. Explore how BookTok is shaking up romantic literature and the tangled politics within fantasy fiction. Plus, enjoy a peek at a whimsical romance and fantasy show tour filled with playful beach wizards and the challenges of storytelling in modern romance. It's a delightful mix of nonsense and clever insights!
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ANECDOTE

Woke Submarine

  • The UK renamed a Royal Navy submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles.
  • This change followed concerns that the original name might offend the French, due to its association with a historical battle.
INSIGHT

Agincourt's Absurdity

  • The renaming of HMS Agincourt highlights the absurdity of naming a submarine after a land battle.
  • The battle took place over 600 years ago and far from the sea.
ANECDOTE

Fart the Police

  • A man in Vienna was fined €500 for farting loudly in front of police officers.
  • The fart was deemed a "provocative, proctal promulgation" under Austria's public decency laws.
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