Launched in 1988, it is meant to be a parody of the daily news, which airs right before the program, but Striscia also satirizes government corruption and exposes scams with the help of local reporters who are also comedians.

[2][3] Gabibbo, an Italian cultural icon, is the red mascot of the TV show, with a strong Genoa accent.

Always loud, braggart but pungent in his naive but straightforward ways, it is one of the reporters of the program and it also sings and dances the theme song at the end of every episode.

Within Striscia, the veline are two young women (one blonde, the other brunette) who perform short dances called stacchetti, always finishing up on the news anchors' desk.

Striscia la notizia is one of the most awarded Italian TV shows ever.