ODT Watch | Issue 15

ODT Watch | Issue 15

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Don’t worry – while you were away, the ODT was all over the critical issues affecting Dunedinites and those further afield. As ever, it delivered informative and insightful reporting.

For instance, it was able to help Jenny from Brockville, who encountered dire trouble with her electric kettle. Her public appeal for help made Page Two:



Rest assured though, a huge influx of handy tips and tricks was received.



It’s the jug, Jenny.

Meanwhile, in Porirua, a racial slur at an Under 11s rugby match resulted in a punch-up between parents and coaches.



You sure about that?



This piece on the Wall Street Mall’s offal food science demonstration, where deer pizzle (a penis based soup apparently) was on offer, exemplifies the ODT’s talent for sophisticated wordplay. Michelle Whittaker commented:



And finally, from the ODT’s extensive racism files:



Way to win over those Asians ODT.

This article first appeared in Issue 15, 2012.
Posted 5:13pm Sunday 8th July 2012 by Alice O'Connell.

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