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Passions
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 Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:45 pm Post subject: Kim Yu-na Shows Korea�s Power |
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http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2009033060308
"Kim Yu-na has rewritten the history of world figure staking. "
"Kim�s performance was not a simple sport but the best dance show and art that a human can possibly stage on ice."
"The starlet�s victory is not just indicative of her own fame, but is a testament to the potential of the Korean people."
This one is truly a gem:
"Korea has generated a string of world-class performers especially in sports rather than in other areas because in sports, the most skilled player wins."
Anyday now, the swastikas, patches, and posters should be readily available at your local E-mart.  |
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roadwork
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Goin' up the country
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Remember, these English language Korean newspapers are for the English speaking Korean community, not for the foreign community. They all have that kind of crap. |
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Skippy
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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This one is truly a gem:
"Korea has generated a string of world-class performers especially in sports rather than in other areas because in sports, the most skilled player wins." |
That one is a gem but the more funny aspect of that is the most skilled player part and figure skating is complete BS. Yesterday I tried to explain to a student about politics in fiqure skating. KimYuNa could be the best in the world and still she would not likely get the GOLD Medial in the next Olympics if the Judges have their own favorites. |
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Straphanger
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Chilgok, Korea
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: Kim Yu-na Shows Korea�s Power |
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| Passions wrote: |
| Anyday now, the swastikas, patches, and posters should be readily available at your local E-mart. |
You and your stupid little |lol| smiley seem to have forgotten to quote the most important part of the article - where it says EDITORIAL in all caps. Saying that this is the opinion of Korea and not the opinion of a Korean is disingenuous. Also, this is the second Kim Yu Na thread, you can post in the original one.
Do you watch The Factor and call it Bill O'Reilley's News Hour? |
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ChinaBoy
Joined: 17 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: Kim Yu-na Shows Korea�s Power |
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| Passions wrote: |
Anyday now, the swastikas, patches, and posters should be readily available at your local E-mart. |
Idiot. Swastikas are all over the buildings where I live. |
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Underwaterbob
Joined: 08 Jan 2005
Location: In Cognito
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Never mind her coach is Canadian... |
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bundangbabo
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bobbybigfoot
Joined: 05 May 2007
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="Skippy"]
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| Yesterday I tried to explain to a student about politics in fiqure skating. KimYuNa could be the best in the world and still she would not likely get the GOLD Medial in the next Olympics if the Judges have their own favorites. |
That has largely changed after the scandal at the 2002 olympics when Sale and Pelletier got robbed. There's a new scoring system and judges have alot more accountability.
Also, Kim Yeon ah is clearly better than any other skater and people know it. I think she will be the fan favourite heading to the olympics. She's just so cute and perfect.
It irks me though that she is being called Yu Na when her name is clearly Yeon Ah or Yeona or Yeo Na. (Not sure exactly how to write it in English). |
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matthews_world
Joined: 15 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Please, just don't let her SING! |
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spyro25
Joined: 23 Nov 2004
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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| The starlet�s victory is not just indicative of her own fame, but is a testament to the potential of the Korean people." |
this is the kind of stuff that makes foreigners living here cheer AGAINST the koreans whenever there is a sporting event on. why can't it just be 'she won, she is good' etc? why do they always put a nationalistic/superior genetics spin on it every single time?
they take the true credit away from her performance IMO[/quote] |
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spyro25
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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| The starlet�s victory is not just indicative of her own fame, but is a testament to the potential of the Korean people." |
this is the kind of stuff that makes foreigners living here cheer AGAINST the koreans whenever there is a sporting event on. why can't it just be 'she won, she is good' etc? why do they always put a nationalistic/superior genetics spin on it every single time?
they take the true credit away from her performance IMO |
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Beej
Joined: 05 Mar 2005
Location: Eungam Loop
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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| spyro25 wrote: |
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| The starlet�s victory is not just indicative of her own fame, but is a testament to the potential of the Korean people." |
this is the kind of stuff that makes foreigners living here cheer AGAINST the koreans whenever there is a sporting event on. why can't it just be 'she won, she is good' etc? why do they always put a nationalistic/superior genetics spin on it every single time?
they take the true credit away from her performance IMO |
Exactly. I hope the Japanese skater gets the Yakuza to Tonya Harding her knee caps before the next Olympics. |
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ajgeddes
Joined: 28 Apr 2004
Location: Yongsan
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Beej wrote: |
| spyro25 wrote: |
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| The starlet�s victory is not just indicative of her own fame, but is a testament to the potential of the Korean people." |
this is the kind of stuff that makes foreigners living here cheer AGAINST the koreans whenever there is a sporting event on. why can't it just be 'she won, she is good' etc? why do they always put a nationalistic/superior genetics spin on it every single time?
they take the true credit away from her performance IMO |
Exactly. I hope the Japanese skater gets the Yakuza to Tonya Harding her knee caps before the next Olympics. |
That is a stupid thing to say. Last I checked, she didn't write the article. |
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Beej
Joined: 05 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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| ajgeddes wrote: |
| Beej wrote: |
| spyro25 wrote: |
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| The starlet�s victory is not just indicative of her own fame, but is a testament to the potential of the Korean people." |
this is the kind of stuff that makes foreigners living here cheer AGAINST the koreans whenever there is a sporting event on. why can't it just be 'she won, she is good' etc? why do they always put a nationalistic/superior genetics spin on it every single time?
they take the true credit away from her performance IMO |
Exactly. I hope the Japanese skater gets the Yakuza to Tonya Harding her knee caps before the next Olympics. |
That is a stupid thing to say. Last I checked, she didn't write the article. |
And the entire Korean nation didnt train in ice skating for years and get out on the ice and win the figure skating World Championship. |
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ryoga013
Joined: 23 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:49 am Post subject: |
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| spyro25 wrote: |
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| The starlet�s victory is not just indicative of her own fame, but is a testament to the potential of the Korean people." |
this is the kind of stuff that makes foreigners living here cheer AGAINST the koreans whenever there is a sporting event on. why can't it just be 'she won, she is good' etc? why do they always put a nationalistic/superior genetics spin on it every single time?
they take the true credit away from her performance IMO |
Next time some hagwon owner wins in court on a culture card or something, or better yet, when we apply it to the case of the Hebei spirit, this quote makes a lot more sense  |
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