The Mr Turd thing is just playing around with a glyph, must be bored!. Gtld are going belly up rapidly, IDN for the most part have not suceeded.
There is an interest in emoticon type domains forming but on second rate extensions. I have invested a very modest amount in glyphs which are in .com and actually look good for branding and are different, but more importantly in a recognised language.
Here are the few I invested in
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A comment that the very basic site received is quoted at the top of the page, an endorsement from the Egyptian government no less.
Worst case scenario, i lose a few dollars, best case- who knows, but could be a fun ride.
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