I am somewhat relieved to find that not all weird news originates in Troy, NY. The land that brought us baked beans on toast, The Smiths, and Monty Python's fish-slapping dance also gives us today's headline: Attacker struck passer-by with fish he wouldn't kiss.
[…] Mr MacGregor said: "The accused asked the complainer 'Do you want to kiss my fish?'Posted by rv at November 23, 2005 11:16 AM to news"Mr Bennie made no reply and walked on, at which point the accused said: 'You answer me next time I ask you to kiss a fish', and slapped him round the face with it."
The attack caused reddening and left fish scales sticking to the victim's cheek. Police were called and apprehended Evans nearby. He admitted the offence. […]