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Robert Jenkins- understatement of the millenium

 
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Beej



Joined: 05 Mar 2005
Location: Eungam Loop

PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 3:15 am    Post subject: Robert Jenkins- understatement of the millenium Reply with quote

Just saw the interview with Robert Jenkins on 60 Minutes. He is the US soldier who defected to North Korea and was finally released after 40 years. It was a very interesting interview.
Anyway he said " Thinking back now, i was a fool."
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Ya-ta Boy



Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994

PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 3:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was pretty skeptical when I read the heading. 5 years in and we've hit the millennial jackpot?

Then I read the quote.

We may well have the winner.

Very Happy
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Beej



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 3:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

We shall see if it holds up over time.
Last millenium's winner was John Wayne Bobbit when he said" It hurt real bad."
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Ya-ta Boy



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 4:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is collecting world-class understatements your hobby?



And PS: Thanks for reminding me of one of my fondest memories: the DJ who had a contest following JW Bobbit's de-penisization--the Weeny Toss. Women were invited to drive by the station and toss hot dogs into a garbage can. Loved it!
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chiaa



Joined: 23 Aug 2003

PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 4:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

His autobiography has just come out in Japanese. He is currently searching for a US/UK publisher for an English version.

There is a small translated bit in the current issue of Time (might actually be last weeks issue).



I think it is on their website somewhere.
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Tiger Beer



Joined: 07 Feb 2003

PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 4:56 am    Post subject: Re: Robert Jenkins- understatement of the millenium Reply with quote

Beej wrote:
Just saw the interview with Robert Jenkins on 60 Minutes. He is the US soldier who defected to North Korea and was finally released after 40 years. It was a very interesting interview.
Anyway he said " Thinking back now, i was a fool."

Anyone able to find that interview on a bit torrent?
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mithridates



Joined: 03 Mar 2003
Location: President's office, Korean Space Agency

PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I ordered the book and it'll be here in three weeks. I have no idea whether it'll be good or not but I'll let people know when I've finished it.
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chiaa



Joined: 23 Aug 2003

PostPosted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

mithridates wrote:
I ordered the book and it'll be here in three weeks. I have no idea whether it'll be good or not but I'll let people know when I've finished it.


You speak Japanese?
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Gord



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

chiaa wrote:
You speak Japanese?


He speaks everything.
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