| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
|
 Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 8:32 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
| yfb wrote: |
I truly hate that show, it stereotypes us all as being happy fun dancing clowns that we're supposed to live up to when working in hagwons or public schools. I wouldn't care as much if some gyopo was doing it, but the fact that a white guy is doing it just cements the stereotype. For comparison, Telefrancais which is a show aimed at French as a Second Language learners, had two kids hosting it without any ridiculous stereotypes
I haven't seen the ridiculous clowning that Isaac does on other children's educational shows, like Yo Gabba Gabba or Fresh Beats Band. |
Really? The main guy in Yo Gabba Gabba seems really over the top to me. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
nicwr2002
Joined: 17 Aug 2011
|
| Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:44 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Really?? Have you watched Teletubbies or Barney in your life? Those shows are ridiculously stupid and hard to watch for adults. The reason is they aren't directed at adults, so we can't find the interest in them. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
tob55
Joined: 29 Apr 2007
|
| Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 1:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Like the format or not, the shows are directed at a particular audience that is stimulated through visual effects. I haven't watched the program mentioned by the OP, but I have seen my share of both Korean and foreign-based programs that fit the picture described by the OP. I have a daughter who is 16 mos. old and to be honest, it is the things mentioned by the OP that gets her attention. Our daughter watches mostly foreign-based programs on Cbeebies (UK feed here in Korea), and seldom has any desire to watch the local Korean-based programs. We started her viewing on westeern style programs and that is probably why she has more of a like for that style programming.
Our Korean friends have children the same age that watch the Korean shows similar in their format and you can't drag them away from the TV most of the time. We have begun limiting our daughter's viewing time, because we want her to experience more than just TV, but the point of my reply is that like it or not, they DO connect with the target audience, i.e. children. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
|
| Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 3:50 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Yeah, I have to say, most of the k-shows I've seen geared towards kids is over the top when it comes to over-acting and buffoonery.
Heck, even the adult programming here seems goofy to me - and that's all without any foreigners involved.
It's seems to me that Koreans like that sort of schtick. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
Location: Earth, Solar System
|
| Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 9:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| yfb wrote: |
| I truly hate that show, it stereotypes us all as being happy fun dancing clowns that we're supposed to live up to when working in hagwons or public schools. |
So Bill Nye the Science guy stereotypes all scientists as being like him?
I think that's being a little overly sensitive.
Sometimes with kids you need Bill Nye, Big Bird, Barney, and clowns. Other times you need Mr. Rogers.
But the point is that it isn't about YOU. It's about the kids and what gets them interested in English. Sorry, but the children's education is more important than your sense of dignity concerning wearing a costume. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ralph Winfield
Joined: 23 Apr 2013
|
| Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 9:14 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I met Issac Durst twice and was asked to work for his hagwon in Gongju City. It was run by a bunch of very unfriendly locals. Durst just said it was too bad that I felt that way. He seemed too interested in making money to even consider him being a decent guy, and his vids at You Tube are wretched. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dairyairy
Joined: 17 May 2012
Location: South Korea
|
| Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 10:27 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Captain Corea wrote: |
Yeah, I have to say, most of the k-shows I've seen geared towards kids is over the top when it comes to over-acting and buffoonery.
Heck, even the adult programming here seems goofy to me - and that's all without any foreigners involved.
It's seems to me that Koreans like that sort of schtick. |
You're talking about educational TV? Unfortunately, now, it's what they expect. Obviously it's not how people talk and act in real life but it's what they expect for the money. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Captain Corea
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
|
| Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 10:49 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| dairyairy wrote: |
| Captain Corea wrote: |
Yeah, I have to say, most of the k-shows I've seen geared towards kids is over the top when it comes to over-acting and buffoonery.
Heck, even the adult programming here seems goofy to me - and that's all without any foreigners involved.
It's seems to me that Koreans like that sort of schtick. |
You're talking about educational TV? Unfortunately, now, it's what they expect. Obviously it's not how people talk and act in real life but it's what they expect for the money. |
Most Korea tv strikes me as over the top.
I've been in a few shows, movies, and commercials. And without fail the director and PD LOVED over action. Subtle, was never the word of the day. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
