Last week I had a short conversation with my father about the world champion figure skater Kim Yu-Na. Geek in Heels: Are you and mom going to watch the ladies' figure skating segments? Father Geek: Of course! All Koreans will be watching and rooting for Kim Yu-Na. Geek in Heels: Don't you feel a little bad for her? She has the weight of an entire country on her shoulders because South Korea has never had a skater go so far before. Nevermind the fact that her biggest competitor [Mao Asada] is a friend...
Continue readingSuggu is a an alphabet mashup between Hangul (the Korean alphabet) and the Roman alphabet. This may not be that interesting to my non-Korean readers, but it's fascinating to people like me who can read both Korean and English. Using the Roman alphabet's consonants and Hangul's vowels, Suggu produces some dazzling results, if I do say so myself. Go check out the website to see how it works, and to download the font! Via KoreAm. ...
Continue readingNote: I am a pro-life. If you disagree with this standing, please feel free to stop reading now. Recently I came across an article from The Chicago Tribune discussing abortion issues in South Korea. The article reports of an activist group of physicians founded by obstetrician Shim Sang-duk who refuses to perform abortions and advocates prosecution for doctors who continue to do so. FACT: Abortion is illegal in South Korea. FACT: South Korea has one of the highest abortion rates among developed countries, so much so that it has been called "The Abortion Republic." FACT: In sharp contrast to the United States, physicians in Korea are ostracized for REFUSING to administer abortions. I will not get into more politics, nor discuss the article in further...
Continue readingReader Amy suggested that I try Photoshopping under-eye fat deposits on myself to see if my theory proves correct. What do you think? Do my eyes look larger with the under-eye bags? For those who are wondering, this picture was taken after one too many drinks at a wedding, when I proceeded to steal the 'fro wig from the photo booth. I personally think that my eyes DO look bigger with the under-eye fat deposits. Yes, I look tired and perhaps a bit older. But the extra shadow seems to create a more balanced look to my face....
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One thing I noticed lately is the prevalence of Korean celebrities who have large fat deposits under their eyes. This picture of the new girl group Rainbow was what prompted my new curiosity. Koreans (well, Asians in general) can have very warped views on attractiveness and appearances. I wondered if puffy under-eyes now counted as a desirable trait. Internet searches brought up nothing, so I decided to formulate my own theory. Asian blepharoplasty — otherwise known as Asian eyelid surgery — is performed in order to give the appearance of larger eyes. Asians even use glue or tape in order to create the crease that makes your eyes look bigger. As you can see, a crease can make your eyes look bigger without changing the...
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