Here are some videos we’re watching this week at KoreAm.
North Koreans Weeping Hysterically Over the Death of Kim Jong-Il
The news of Kim Jong-Il’s death earlier this week rang through news stations across the world, causing shock for some and causing non-stop grief for the North Koreans in this video. Men, women and students all weep openly in large groups. In public squares and in front of huge statues of the former dictator, North Koreans cry and wail for their deceased leader.
Meme Proposal
Love them or hate them, it’s near impossible to avoid memes, if you frequent the world wide web. A man in Malaysia took his love, and his girlfriend’s love, for Internet memes a step further and allowed them to to do the asking when he had to pop the question. Tim used a variety of well-recognized memes and a small crew of cameramen to propose to his then-girlfriend, Audrey.
2NE1’s “I’m the Best” Christmas Light Show
Nothing says Christmas like a house decorated in bright, festive lights and we all know that one neighbor, or few neighbors, who have to go full out to be the best, the brightest, and the house with the biggest electricity bill. This house takes it to another level with an elaborate, dancing light show timed to 2NE1’s “I’m the Best.”
Pacman Frog Catches Touch Screen Bugs
The graphics of this touch screen phone must be extremely realistic, at least realistic enough to fool this African bull frog. The green amphibian unleashes its tongue in attempts to grab the onscreen insects but fail in its goal, although it scores on the app. In the end, it’s the frog’s owner that has to pay for teasing the frog.
Former Child Soldier Demines Cambodia With a Knife and a Stick
Aki Ra was forced into being a soldier of the Khmer Rouge regime where he learned to lay thousands of mines in the fields of Cambodia. As an adult, Aki Ra uses his skills to undo the damage caused by the Khmer Rouge. With no money for fancy demining tools, Aki Ra uses a stick and a knife to accomplish the task.
Best Table Tennis Shots of 2011
A British website compiles the best table tennis shots of the year. Matches of the world are featured with insane saves and crazy tricks to win the matches.
Seoul’s Balancing Expert
This Korean man can balance just about anything. As a part of the Visit Seoul campaign to promote tourism in South Korea, this man showcases his unique skill of balancing objects. From small cell phones to huge scooters, the man puts all sorts of items in unnatural positions.
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