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DeMayonnaise
Joined: 02 Nov 2008
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 10:59 pm Post subject: What the heck is wrong with you people? |
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So here are the forum topics on the main board today:
" An American looking for an explanation "
" What have you failed at the worst "
" Are you empty "
" Working with an alcoholic "
" I got no friends "
" Frustrated "
" Should I sacrifice a sheep "
" The venting thread "
Good lord there are a lot of miserable people on this board. Everyone needs to lighten up, stop taking everything so seriously and start enjoying life. Sure makes Korea look great to all the new people coming.
I frequent a few message boards on the internet, and most are pretty happy. But this board, wow, every day its just doom and gloom and woah is me. To be honest, I think it's kinda funny and in a Schadenfreude kinda way makes me feel good about myself. But even Schadenfreude has it's limits !! |
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Kurtz
Joined: 05 Jan 2007 Location: ples bilong me
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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I believe you can add "What the heck is wrong with you people?" to the list too. |
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metalhead
Joined: 18 May 2010 Location: Toilet
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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That is funny. They should change the name of the off-topic forum to Doom And Gloom. |
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DeMayonnaise
Joined: 02 Nov 2008
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Kurtz wrote: |
I believe you can add "What the heck is wrong with you people?" to the list too. |
lol, probably.  |
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Taya
Joined: 09 Jan 2009 Location: Changwon
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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Most people won't start a thread titled "I'm having a great day" but if something bad happens, people want to get it off their chest or get some advice. That's why this forum is always so gloomy. I think, overall, most people are fairly content; they just don't say so. |
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Draz

Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Location: Land of Morning Clam
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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Kurtz wrote: |
I believe you can add "What the heck is wrong with you people?" to the list too. |
Ironically, I just went through a low point so my mood is on the upswing. This mostly means that instead of posting in those threads to help hold on to my sanity, I can just really enjoy them.
I think we represent the not-goodness of Korea brilliantly. The best parts of Korea are hollow and empty, and people grow tired of them quickly. Drinking,... drinking.... um... what else? Um.
On the other hand, complaining never loses its sparkle. |
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kiknkorea

Joined: 16 May 2008
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 1:53 am Post subject: |
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Taya wrote: |
Most people won't start a thread titled "I'm having a great day" but if something bad happens, people want to get it off their chest or get some advice. That's why this forum is always so gloomy. I think, overall, most people are fairly content; they just don't say so. |
This.
The complainers will always be front and center here on the forum, but most of the people I've met here are cool with life in Korea. |
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Illysook
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:35 am Post subject: |
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Winter is upon us. It makes people feel gloomier.
However, I had a good day. I took away 3 ipods and kicked 6 boys out of class this afternoon. Had I not had to keep some semblance of order in the classroom, I would have laughed. Most of the commotion occurred after one joker said "Teacher, what is sex on the beach?" |
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Globutron
Joined: 13 Feb 2010 Location: England/Anyang
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 5:08 am Post subject: |
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Lol, I SHAT when I read the OP. hahahaha. Great observation. |
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sulperman
Joined: 14 Oct 2008
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Illysook wrote: |
Winter is upon us. It makes people feel gloomier.
However, I had a good day. I took away 3 ipods and kicked 6 boys out of class this afternoon. Had I not had to keep some semblance of order in the classroom, I would have laughed. Most of the commotion occurred after one joker said "Teacher, what is sex on the beach?" |
Yeah, it's the colder weather. Takes a few weeks to get used to, then everybody will be back on their feet.
My uplifting quote of the day, to add to yours:
(speaking test, middle school, grade three)
Me: What are you good at?
Student (male): I good at....[looks at all the other guys to make sure they are paying attention] FUUUUUU********INGGGGGGGG. |
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murmanjake

Joined: 21 Oct 2008
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:21 am Post subject: |
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To be fair, the "should I sacrifice a sheep" thread is an interesting discussion of the ritual of sacrifice. At least it was when I read it--might have devolved since then.
But otherwise, observation acknowledged and seconded. |
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machoman

Joined: 11 Jul 2007
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:33 am Post subject: |
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misery loves company |
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tomato

Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Location: I get so little foreign language experience, I must be in Koreatown, Los Angeles.
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:58 am Post subject: |
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Oh, I don't know.
I saw a South Park episode last night and thought it might be fun to join the Goths. |
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Tbizz
Joined: 15 Sep 2010
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Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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lolol the "should i sacrifice a sheep" KILLS me. |
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Epik_Teacher
Joined: 28 Apr 2010
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 7:22 pm Post subject: Re: What the heck is wrong with you people? |
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DeMayonnaise wrote: |
I frequent a few message boards on the internet, and most are pretty happy. But this board, wow, every day its just doom and gloom and woah is me. To be honest, I think it's kinda funny and in a Schadenfreude kinda way makes me feel good about myself. But even Schadenfreude has it's limits !! |
So maybe you shouldn't frequent this one, genius! |
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