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  • andy 12:34 pm on November 23, 2008 Permalink | Reply
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    Youtube Live Japan featuring Korean Celebrity BoA 

    Did this even go live? I completely forgot to watch it however some people are saying that this did not even broadcast on Youtube. Either way, here is the video of the performance. Enjoy.

    On a separate note, it looks like BoA will be performing at Time Square on December 3rd. Check out mtviggy.com for more details.

     
  • andy 12:30 am on November 19, 2008 Permalink | Reply
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    Korean Drama – Gourmet 

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    (식객)

    The official site is http://tv.sbs.co.kr/sikgaek/

    Pretty awesome Korean drama. Watching made me hungry every time! :) I have to watch the first couple of episodes again but I really enjoyed it. Has anyone watch this drama yet?

     
    • Flex Training 2:10 pm on November 20, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      I have not seen this yet. Where can I check out episodes of it?

    • Lilla 5:10 am on January 3, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      No I have never seen it. What is it about? The title sounds interesting though

    • Web Hosting 1:01 am on November 11, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Actually, I have never heard of it. The food on the cover looks extremely yummy though and is making me hungry already, lol.

  • andy 2:23 pm on October 16, 2008 Permalink | Reply
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    Shinhwa’s Eric into the Military 

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    One of everyone’s favorite singer/actor has gone into the Korean mandatory military service. We will see him in 2 years. I always wonder how other guys treat such a celebrity person inside military. Inside military reality show anyone?

     
  • andy 7:47 am on October 10, 2008 Permalink | Reply
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    Betel Nut Beauty 

    I never knew such a thing existed. These skimpy clothes wearing ladies sell something called betel nut. They are called Betel Nut Beauties. They sit in these glass rooms and wait for their customers to come and buy these nuts from them. At first, I thought these girls were prostitutes because this is exactly the same setting as the Korean red light district. (For reference, see the picture on this thread.)

    I am not saying that this is very shocking to me. I mean many of the products I buy and use every day are marketed in very similar ways. You can turn on the TV, at any hour, and find commercials starting sexy women selling their products with the idea of sex.

    What do you guys think of this? Has anyone actually bought these nuts before? From what I can tell, chewing and sucking on these nuts will cause oral cancer.

     
    • kouji 10:05 am on October 10, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      it seems like a sad place to be. :(

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    • jennifer 10:20 pm on October 12, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      I had never heard of the nuts or the women before. The Wiki article you link to gives some interesting history and also touches upon the interesting social aspects of the marketing and the women.

    • Ev oda daire 4:58 am on October 13, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Very nice girl at pic.

    • Draper UT Real Estate 5:12 am on October 13, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      were these actual commercials for the nuts? It kinda didn’t make sense if you were to watch the videos and not read the post above.

    • Jason 9:28 am on October 13, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      No matter how hard I try to cover all the weird news from Asia, I always stumble upon something like this. I should really go and have a big holiday there. I probably wouldn’t come back :)

    • Ethnic Instruments 4:58 pm on October 13, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Lol! yeah! I am really sure that you can’t come back.

    • Glendale attorneys 1:09 am on October 15, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      I have never heard of these nuts before but I am definitely intrigued with the advertising of this product. How bizarre to have a female dressed provacatively in a glass room waiting to sell nuts. I’m sure the women get paid decent money to just sit down but is it really worth it? It’s unfortunate that sex sells.

    • Phiero 11:39 am on October 16, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Weird! I have never heard about these…but it would be interesting to visit a place like this, just to see what is really going on in there don’t you think?

    • Beck 5:08 pm on October 19, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      This reminds me of the bikini baristas in Seattle….

    • PC enclosures 4:08 am on October 22, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      I’d que up and buy tonnes of nuts, if they all look like that…she’s one hot babe.

      Yes, it is true, that sex sells, that’s why it’s the oldest preffession – not nut selling.

      Tony

    • Jason 3:13 pm on October 23, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Yes indeed, you can sell absolutely anything with sex. And I don’t see that will change any time soon.

    • Jill Hin 10:26 am on October 30, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Ya you are right now anything and everything can be sold with this pictures. Good way to advertize.

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    • Money Bush 1:22 am on November 1, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      All I have to say is wow.

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    • Perlapennylope 2:00 am on November 3, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      The Wiki article you link to gives some interesting history and also touches upon the interesting social aspects of the marketing and the women.

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    • masajes zaragoza 9:15 am on November 28, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Where I can find similar information?

      Thank you

      Greetings from Spain

    • Caravaggio 12:44 am on November 29, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      well, this is in Taiwan very famous . Taiwaness like eat Betel Nut especially men, so there many girls dress very sexy to sell it . it’s kind of culture,isn’t? i don’t know weather other countries like that.

    • Nann 10:56 am on March 15, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Haha. have heard so much but have never seen))) thanks for videos

    • acne 8:57 am on April 26, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I am really sure that you can’t come back.

    • Volume500 9:04 am on April 27, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      What kind of nuts do they sell? The idea was not clear enough to me..

    • Breast Cancer Wristbands 4:12 pm on November 23, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      its nice :)

    • Best Wrinkle Cream 11:06 pm on January 27, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      It just goes to show that sex sells. Big companies use this concept to sell their products. And it’s so frightening, in my opinion.

  • andy 3:46 pm on October 7, 2008 Permalink | Reply
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    Squeeze My Boobs and Prevent AIDS! 


    … The entry flap of one booth is labeled with the kanji character pronounced ushiro (behind) and colored pink, the other is yellow and marked oppai (breast). Outside is a line of five men, each of whom is eagerly awaiting his turn to grab (with both hands) the bare buttocks and breasts of two adult video (AV) actresses five times for 1,000 yen – with all the proceeds being used for research to prevent the spread of the HIV virus and AIDS. …

    (via tokyoreporter)

    So…. 1000 yen is about $10. Would you spend it to help spread the word about AIDS?

     
    • greedy genius 11:16 pm on October 8, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      What a great concept. This should help raise funds to prevent diseases

    • kouji 10:05 am on October 10, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      wow. :O well, it’s for a good cause…

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    • Daitondimeny 1:02 am on October 22, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      I hope this is not the way to raise the funds. Preventing HIV can be done by making people aware of this disease. And letting them know about the preventive measures.
      This is not at all a fare method to follow.

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    • PC enclosures 4:12 am on October 22, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Is it for a good cause? Or is it an excuse to make money in the name of charity.

      Does the cash actually go to prevent Aids? There are many other ways to help prevent aids.

    • Naren 9:43 am on November 2, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Your article is much more informatics for all of the visitor. I am very happy to read it. Thank you for share with us…

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    • willb@dog training 6:24 pm on November 4, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      What the hell is this. Is it a way to collect the funds? I am shocked and worried. If people all around the world doing this for a noble cause then to hell with it.

    • Bonus Code King 9:52 am on November 9, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      That is one awesome concept, if it works great idea!! Post back how much you make when this is over

    • Jocuri cu mancare 4:33 am on November 11, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Great article. You’ve done a good job.

    • Moringa 11:47 pm on November 11, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Is this for real??? Oh man I love Asia!!!

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    • Bratwurst Recipes 5:55 am on November 14, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Innovative idea, but at the same time, what fun! I imagine the ladies will be sore….. after a hard day’s work.

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    • judith 11:22 am on November 15, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      I’m all in favour of raising money for good causes, and AIDS research is certainly a good cause, but I find this a bit sleazy, if you know what I mean. Having said that I marvel at the things people are prepared to do in the name of charity.

    • Tran 1:23 am on November 16, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Ew. but great way to help
      o.o;;;
      This is not thing I would do. No shit.

      I bet A LOT of girls came to grab other girls breast. xD
      pervs >.>

    • Child Custody 12:57 am on November 19, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      I wondering if the wife would complain if I did this….i mean…it IS for a good cause, right?

    • Aris from WebDirectory 8:16 am on November 25, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      My girlfriend would kill be for squezzing other girl’s boobs…

      Do you think she would change her minde if I toled het it was for a good cause?!…

      I better don’t try it :( :(

    • casas rurales en valladolid 12:23 pm on December 2, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      The girls of the photos are very beautiful .

      :)

    • spinnere 10:35 pm on December 2, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      i guess i would spend some dollars on that charity if i got the chance. :)

    • jennifer 8:34 pm on December 13, 2008 Permalink | Reply

      Interesting way to raise funds, but I agree, a bit creepy.

    • DM 10:44 am on January 1, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      I think the originator of the idea is trying to mitigate the sleaziness by saying, hey it’s all for charity. It’s a good cause, so maybe we should all contribute ;)

    • Dubai Dreams 7:31 pm on March 22, 2009 Permalink | Reply

      Well, it’s certainly a more tempting opening line than most campaigns start out with. They seem to have underpriced themselves a bit though.

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