The Korean Civilization II

[siredgar]

Originally posted by gsmoove23
I think there is a conspiracy afoot. People are posing as Americans trying to make us look bad in front of the world. George W. is one of em but there are others. Must be Al Qaida.

I agree. I am suspecting King of Rasslin is actually a highly intelligent Yankee-hating British spy rather than the American hamburger-loving moron he appears to be.

[King of Rasslin]

Ok, so it's wrong to say "I hate this bland Asian food!" And it's perfectly acceptable to say "I hate bland American food?"

I guess there is some cultural mystique that pulls us to Asian culture, because we are all relatively ignorant about it compared to how much Asians know about their history. I bet that Koreans hate kimchi and wish they were eating hamburgers and a ton of meat everyday like we do! I'm not a hamburger eating moron, I'm an American.

Ok, coming straight from the 1998 World Almanac, South Korea had a trade deficit of $10 billion, and their total GDP is $591 billion. Japan had a trade surplus of $106.7 billion, and a total GDP of $2.68 trillion. Economically, Korea doesn't seem to be a very sound country, at least compared to Japan or China.

Is the technology in Korea (cell phones, broadband, cyber cafes, etc) a result of a strong economy or simply because so many Koreans live in Seoul and its surronding cities?

[King of Rasslin]

http://bat.phys.unsw.edu.au/~saetbyol/newsletter/sb9909.html

Ssirum=Korean wrestling Those guys look much more muscular and stronger than sumo wrestlers!

[Zero]

Originally posted by King of Rasslin
Ok, so it's wrong to say "I hate this bland Asian food!" And it's perfectly acceptable to say "I hate bland American food?"

I guess there is some cultural mystique that pulls us to Asian culture, because we are all relatively ignorant about it compared to how much Asians know about their history. I bet that Koreans hate kimchi and wish they were eating hamburgers and a ton of meat everyday like we do! I'm not a hamburger eating moron, I'm an American.

No I love the stuff, so F--k off if you dont like it, I wouldnt give a damn if you didn't, there's just more for me.

Saying I hate bland Asian food and I hate bland americna bland food is a same thing. Its an opinion.

I guess there is some cultural mystique that pulls us to Asian culture, because we are all relatively ignorant about it compared to how much Asians know about their history.

Do you know what the word exotic means? Don't you think Japanese tourist feel the same way when they walk down 32nd st. wearing I love NY shirt?

Ssirum=Korean wrestling Those guys look much more muscular and stronger than sumo wrestlers!

Well Sumo guys are Real strong AND Fast AND Flexible! I bet they can stretch far better than you can.

Korean wrestling is more toward technique and burst power, though I don't want to downplay technique involved in Sumo, Greco-Roman wrestling nor any other Im not aware of.

I'm not a hamburger eating moron, I'm an American.

You're gonna have to prove that to us, right now your credential is more toward the hamburger gauge if you ask anyone.

[Zero]

Originally posted by siredgar


God, King of Rasslin, you are so stupid. You think like an old man from the 50's or something with racist and backward ideas. The only thing saving you is your curiosity and willingness to learn about another culture.

agreed.

Two recommendations for you, King of Rasslin:

1. Get an education.
2. Go visit Korea.

Agreed, though he's only in High school, so his childish like manners are expectable, just about the only reason I put up with him... Though he seems to lack what I've learned in H.S, must be education quality difference between the states. I can't help it, but KOR just encourages this northeners view of southerners as ya know... I try not to treat him that way nor generalize the entire population of georgia based on him, but eh, I too am flawed and can't help stereotyping to get the better of me..

You keep on blabbing without rhyme or reason.

True and false. He does seem like he genuinely is asking for answers about Korea. It would not be fair to call someone stupid if he didn't no any better. Thats just about the only reaosn I put up with him. Wait I said that again! So I guess theres two reason afterall. One should not badger him because he doesn't know much about a country that he's never been to.

Though many times he does seem like blabbering without rhyme or reason.

For once, I agree 100% with Drake Tungsten. This thread is insulting to the overall integrity and intellectual depth of the original thread.

I already replied to Drake Tungsten. And if you mean it because of Rasselin, the explanation above should reflect my view.

[molly bloom]

Originally posted by King of Rasslin
I bet that Koreans hate kimchi and wish they were eating hamburgers and a ton of meat everyday like we do!

I'm not a hamburger eating moron, I'm an American.

Does the first sentence chime well with the second? I don't think so ...

K. o. R. is proof that Gomer Pyle married a female Beverly Hillbilly and produced offspring....

[Zero]

Originally posted by molly bloom


Does the first sentence chime well with the second? I don't think so ...

K. o. R. is proof that Gomer Pyle married a female Beverly Hillbilly and produced offspring....

Sigh I meant to bring up stereo typing to state that we shouldn't be using it, but i guess I just encouraged it.

One would be no better than K.o.R if you say such things.

[molly bloom]

Originally posted by Calc II


Sigh I meant to bring up stereo typing to state that we shouldn't be using it, but i guess I just encouraged it.

One would be no better than K.o.R if you say such things.

Sense of humour by-pass?

If I took K. o. R.'s posts at face value I might be offended... I suggest you watch some 'Gomer Pyle' shows to see where I'm coming from.

[LoneWolf]

Now you're on to something, molly bloom. Jim Nabors was a talented and intelligent man.

[siredgar]

By the way, Lone Wolf, I think you should apologize to Molly Bloom. While she has also put me down in the past, she is very educated and brings a lot of knowledge to the discussion. I always read her posts and find them very interesting.

[siredgar]

Originally posted by King of Rasslin
Ok, so it's wrong to say "I hate this bland Asian food!" And it's perfectly acceptable to say "I hate bland American food?"

I guess there is some cultural mystique that pulls us to Asian culture, because we are all relatively ignorant about it compared to how much Asians know about their history. I bet that Koreans hate kimchi and wish they were eating hamburgers and a ton of meat everyday like we do! I'm not a hamburger eating moron, I'm an American.

Ok, coming straight from the 1998 World Almanac, South Korea had a trade deficit of $10 billion, and their total GDP is $591 billion. Japan had a trade surplus of $106.7 billion, and a total GDP of $2.68 trillion. Economically, Korea doesn't seem to be a very sound country, at least compared to Japan or China.

Is the technology in Korea (cell phones, broadband, cyber cafes, etc) a result of a strong economy or simply because so many Koreans live in Seoul and its surronding cities?

Well, I have to give credit to King of Rasslin for his resilience and ability to not take things too offensively. I'm just not entirely sure if he is deliberately trying to be a troll or sincerely interested in learning.

Anyhow, Korean food would never be described as bland. It is generally spicy and flavorful. And no, I don't like it when Europeans make fun of American food. I like American food. Although sometimes I think a "hamburger eating moron" = "an American" when I see posts like these from King of Rasslin.

Those statistics are from 1998 during the Asian financial crisis. South Korea generally racks up a trade surplus these days. However, it does not do this as much as Japan. For the past 30 years or so, I would say, Japan has had a huge trade surplus (esp. with the U.S.) mostly because of the nature of its closed market. South Korea's market is much more open and the people are more likely to buy foreign goods than the Japanese are.

Regardless, South Korea is in better financial shape than China because they don't have tens of millions of people wandering from city to city for work and thousands of outdated state-owned factories. Also, a GDP of $600 billion is more than that of Spain, isn't it? South Korea's population is only one-third that of Japan but around the same as Spain, so that's a better comparison.

Wow! King of Rasslin actually made a logical deduction here. Yes, cell phones and internet cafes are very popular and advanced in South Korea partly because so many Koreans live in Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area. They spend more time outside of their homes commuting and socializing that they need proper communication. Also, most young people in their 20's live at home until they get married (more so than in Italy) and so they like to meet their friends outside of the home. Thus, they need a cell phone and internet access to keep in touch and arrange plans.

As for broadband technology, that's primarily because the companies and government thought it would be a good idea to have an advanced communication system and invested the money to be one step ahead of the world.

[Zero]

Originally posted by molly bloom



Sense of humour by-pass?

If I took K. o. R.'s posts at face value I might be offended... I suggest you watch some 'Gomer Pyle' shows to see where I'm coming from.

ah well I dunno wat Gomer Pyle show is... Well sarcasm doesnt really convert well online, next time add a smiley face or something. I might stab you to death when all you meant was a friendly joke!

[LoneWolf]

Originally posted by siredgar
By the way, Lone Wolf, I think you should apologize to Molly Bloom. While she has also put me down in the past, she is very educated and brings a lot of knowledge to the discussion. I always read her posts and find them very interesting.

Apologize for what? As for being educated and intelligent, yes, many people are.

[molly bloom]

Originally posted by LoneWolf
Now you're on to something, molly bloom. Jim Nabors was a talented and intelligent man.

Aw shucks! What a pity for your 'theory', then, that I referenced Gomer Pyle the character, and not Jim Nabors the actor. Gomer Pyle being a klutz and a rube, if a well-intentioned one.

Siredgar- thank you for the attention and the compliment. I also read your posts with due care and interest. 'She' is a 'he', by the way- my love for James Joyce's oeuvre inspired my non-de-plume.

[LoneWolf]

Ah, well, too bad for you, then. I don't know what "theory" you are referring to.
BTW, what is the significance of a hairy rabbit turd, with a car drawn on it?