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yes she's a "famous korean comedian" according to my wife. the bits that got the biggest laughs was when she went back for second helpings. it's funny because she's fat. and she wants to eat more food. then we got to watch her eat more food for a few more minutes. are you defending this?

I'm saying just because you don't get it, doesn't make it awful. You aren't the target demo and you unless you're perfectly fluent in Korean and also can pick out the cultural references and such, you probably are going to miss out on a lot of things. Think about 'Seinfeld' if you don't understand all the various points of manners, etiquette, pop-culture references, etc. the show wouldn't be nearly as funny. There's a reason that audiences of Hispanic and black and even rural white backgrounds didn't identify with the show to nearly the same degree as suburban and urban middle-upper class white audiences did. It was rather culturally dependent and many didn't "get" the show's style of humor (of course this was in general, not a rule). People who have a stronger degree of empathy will probably be more apt to appreciate humor and programming cross-culturally than those who are more technical or logical.

Heck back home, think of 'The View'. Now me personally, I find that show torturous and feel my brain rotting when I watch it. However, I understand that I'm not the target demo. I also understand what the point of the show is and why it discusses things in a style that doesn't appeal to me, but appeals to lots of other people. That doesn't mean the show is valueless or that they are the ones who are wrong. Viewers of that show have no obligation to defend it to me or to justify their enjoyment of it.

i'm talking about the mainstream tv shows. the ones that your average korean person watches. the ones that feature on those end of year entertainment award shows. complete dross. absolute, 100% shit.

Again, it seems more the issue is that you don't get to control what is on the TV and the fact that other people want to watch that instead of some sports or even some Korean-language fishing TV show or nature doc or whatever.

You can't change the channel. And you can't fight with your wife or relatives over it, so instead you direct your anger at the show itself. It's the show's fault you are subjected to it. You're angry at it for existing and at other people for watching it, but really, it's about you not having control over the remote.

I'd say do one of two things- Either blow up and really let lose on why you hate the show (sometimes blow ups work, they can see it REALLY bothers you) or maybe try and get across to your partner and your family how much it causes you discomfort to watch it with a serious sit down. Let your partner know that if you're going to watch TV together, that it is not an option. Keep it simple- "I don't like the humor and it makes me uncomfortable. Either we watch something else or I'm going to go into the other room and be on the computer."  But be really firm about this. If you're over at the relatives, same ultimatum- Find something else or I'll just play Switch or Pokemon cards with the kids in the other room.

And be proactive, search for some other kind of programming. Maybe a live classical concert. Maybe there's the odd Korean drama you might get into, you know one with a bunch of guns and crime, or put on OCN and watch some dumb Marvel movie (you want to talk mindless entertainment, Marvel crap is as bad as any K-Reality show), or a cooking show, or a home redecorating show, or a nature doc, or golf, or women's basketball, or something on the literally 500 other channels. Offer those as alternatives.

Or heck, just straight up walk out to "I'm going to go hit the gym." or walk the dog. Or go to the driving range. Generally speaking, wives won't gripe if you stomp out for the purposes of exercise.

It sounds like you're watching 나 혼자 산다 and that 'fat comedian' is probably 나래.
That show gets played a lot at our house, and she's definitely my favourite on it. She's legit pretty funny. And her wetbar in her apartment is impressive. She's also legit a pretty good cook, and has actual good opinions on food, unlike a lot of people who just go somewhere famous.

I would never watch the show if I was on my own, but when my wife is watching it at home, I'll sit and watch if I'm not doing anything else. It's not great TV, but it's not nearly as horrible or stupid as you make it out to be.

I don't like Seinfeld but can appreciate it. Same with most TV shows, really. Even shite like Love Island. But watching someone disgustingly eat instant noodles for the, what millionth time, while repeatedly say 아 맛있겠다 (while chewing)? Don't forget this prime time tv, too

I don't watch TV generally, so I'm not sure why you're saying it's because I want control of the TV. Lol. But I do have to passively watch this hokum if I'm doing something else

I can't believe you wrote a whole essay defending watching people sloppily eating ramyeon tbh

It sounds like you're watching 나 혼자 산다 and that 'fat comedian' is probably 나래.
That show gets played a lot at our house, and she's definitely my favourite on it. She's legit pretty funny. And her wetbar in her apartment is impressive. She's also legit a pretty good cook, and has actual good opinions on food, unlike a lot of people who just go somewhere famous.

I would never watch the show if I was on my own, but when my wife is watching it at home, I'll sit and watch if I'm not doing anything else. It's not great TV, but it's not nearly as horrible or stupid as you make it out to be.

It could be one of a million shows, and one in a million talentless "comedians".

I don't like Seinfeld but can appreciate it. Same with most TV shows, really. Even shite like Love Island. But watching someone disgustingly eat instant noodles for the, what millionth time, while repeatedly say 아 맛있겠다 (while chewing)? Don't forget this prime time tv, too

I don't watch TV generally, so I'm not sure why you're saying it's because I want control of the TV. Lol. But I do have to passively watch this hokum if I'm doing something else

I can't believe you wrote a whole essay defending watching people sloppily eating ramyeon tbh

You really have a thing about people eating noodles on TV, huh?

It sounds like you're watching 나 혼자 산다 and that 'fat comedian' is probably 나래.
That show gets played a lot at our house, and she's definitely my favourite on it. She's legit pretty funny. And her wetbar in her apartment is impressive. She's also legit a pretty good cook, and has actual good opinions on food, unlike a lot of people who just go somewhere famous.

I would never watch the show if I was on my own, but when my wife is watching it at home, I'll sit and watch if I'm not doing anything else. It's not great TV, but it's not nearly as horrible or stupid as you make it out to be.

she also has a netflix special. someone must think she's funny

Because it's all they seem to do! I don't want to watch anyone chew on food while talking to be honest, bit that's all that ever happens. Sit around, eating while talking,while showing captions and the same dumb sfx and canned laughter over and over

she also has a netflix special. someone must think she's funny

Is it something other than watching someone hoover or wash up the dishes? Because then FAIR ENOUGH

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Keep seeing your comments getting delayed too. It's not like saying "no airfare?" is all that bad that it should get deleted...

Is it something other than watching someone hoover or wash up the dishes? Because then FAIR ENOUGH

It's standup. I watched it. It was decent. Standup isn't really a thing in Korea (yes, I know it exists, but it's not nearly as familiar a format as in western countries)
I wouldn't call it good standup, but definitely a step in the right direction.

It's standup. I watched it. It was decent. Standup isn't really a thing in Korea (yes, I know it exists, but it's not nearly as familiar a format as in western countries)
I wouldn't call it good standup, but definitely a step in the right direction.

I'll check it out. Thanks

I'll check it out. Thanks

I wouldn't recommend it.

I wouldn't recommend it.

I won't check it out, thanks

I can't believe you wrote a whole essay defending watching people sloppily eating ramyeon tbh

I wrote two paragraphs. The second half is ways to get around having to deal with watching something you don't like.

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I can't believe you wrote a whole essay defending watching people sloppily eating ramyeon tbh

Because he's a cultural relativist. In his mind no art form or culture can be objectively better than another. There's no intrinsic difference in quality between Sam Hammington sucking on a crab's leg and an episode of Seinfeld. They can only be described as different and not understood properly if you don't come from that culture. He tires to put this way of thinking across at every opportunity.   

  *an hour ago* Waygook had been quiet today.

Checks this thread now.

 

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Can't get in unless you already have previous uni teaching experience. That sucks.

the nelwly appointed visiting professor is paid krw 1,985,200

How can a "professor" position pay so little?

Latest uni ad:

candidates should have 4 years of teaching experience at college or university levels with b.a. or 2 years of teaching experience with m.a. or ph.d. in english, education, or related fields



Can't get in unless you already have previous uni teaching experience. That sucks.

the nelwly appointed visiting professor is paid krw 1,985,200

How can a "professor" position pay so little?

Reminds me of the old Woody Allen joke

“There's an old joke - um... two elderly women are at a Catskill mountain resort, and one of 'em says, "Boy, the food at this place is really terrible." The other one says, "Yeah, I know; and such small portions."

If the salary is crap why are you complaining about the entry requirements?

1.985m KRW for a fecking MA and/or PhD holder...with zero job security.

Bye korea. It’s been real.