Okay. The Great Ramen War was a dud but I’m obligated to follow up with a report. Nissen Ramen won. Why? Because that Shin Black was too spicy for this un-Spice Girl. All the time I was psyching myself for the saltiness of these instant noodles, I should have been worrying about the spiciness. I […]
Just Bitching: English in Kdramas
Lee Min Ho. Pet Peeve #14 I’m limiting myself to three examples or this post will never see the light of day. It’s easy to target Lee Min Ho as the worst offender in kdrama because we see his failures writ large on the screen. But I do pity the guy. He’s forced to speak English […]
Hwayugi: Cotton Candy Metaphor
Should have known that the Hong Sisters would spin a heavy metaphor from something as sweet and wispy as a cotton candy. I’ll break this down in two parts, okay? I’ve work this morning. ******************** OG: Oh. This cotton is really sweet. SM: It’s sweet, right? (She’s pleased that she has introduced him to something […]
Just Bitching: Piggy Backs
Pet Peeve #19 When I first began to watch kdramas, I thought piggy backs were the rudest kind of carry. A few years later and with dozens of kdramas under my belt, I’ve toned down my opposition to the piggy back. I now think it’s the second rudest kind of carry (I’ll tell you in a […]
Bitch talk: Eodieseo Wasseumnikka?
Translation: Where are you from? Yesterday, I happened to glance at the map of where the viewers of this blog live, and something caught my attention. Please educate me, bitches. Am I correct? 1. Taiwan 2. Philippines 3. Australia 4. Indonesia 5. Singapore 6. Malaysia 7. Thailand but where on earth is #8? Is that one […]
Just Bitching: What’s for Dinner?
The Great Ramen War. While watching ChiWon and YoonYi in Episode 7 of Jugglers eat ramen at a convenience store, I realized that my taste buds have yet to be introduced to this staple of kdramas, the Korean ramen in a styrofoam bowl. Only the ubiquitous Japanese brand, Nissin (not Nissan, lol) is found in […]
Smart Bitches: Hwayugi’s Location Sites
I found this interesting blog which researched the location sites seen in Hwayugi and I want to share it with you. photocredit: flyhoneystars.com The illuminated Christmas tree at Everland left me unimpressed…maybe because after decorating three trees inside our house and stringing up gazillions of fairy lights in the front lawn and backyard, I know […]
Jugglers: Episode 13
Episode 13 Title: Come Closer or Go Away. There were many scenes in last night episodes that reminded me of spoofs. 1. My Sassy Girl lol. Too bad CW showed how dorky he was when he bumped the glass turnstile. 2. Lady and the Tramp It never gets old … this noodle kiss. 3. BTS […]
Just Bitching: Joining the “Dark Side”
Facepalm. I realized that my resistance to kdrama was futile when: -I have to turn on Closed Captioning to watch reruns of Pride and Prejudice, and North and South. I beg your pardon but I don’t understand posh English anymore. -I’m the only one in the family who doesn’t think kimchee smells like rotting fish. […]
Just Bitching: Waiting for the Subs
I feel her. Knock. Knock. Knock. When are the subs coming out? Please? I’m waiting so desperately. Peekaboo? Are you working on them? Now? Now? Are the subs coming out now?? I love youuuu, subbers. No! Go away!! Okay, bye…. Tick tock tick tock.
Hwayugi: The Kakao Talk
I was reading my friend mslee1107’s blog on Hwayugi’s Kakaotalk and she mentioned how ridiculously funny it was that OhGong was the only individual not included in the chatgroup. Yes, it’s also ironic when we stop to consider that the nexus of their connection – or the reason for their being acquainted with each other […]
Happy Bitches: Monday Wishes
Have a good week ahead of you, ladies! May it rain cats-and-dogs handsome men on you this week. gif credit: GramUnion
Jugglers: Episode 12
Episode 12 Title: Be Careful. There are No Secrets So far, so good. The writer makes complete sense to me. This is the kind of story I like because the lead characters are steady and rational. You see, I understand that kdramas use makjang tropes to make the drama interesting and to force our couple […]
Just Bitching: Pet Peeve #35
Rooftop apartments with flimsy external metal staircases. I don’t know why kdramas make rooftop apartments romantic. Without air-conditioning or heater, it must be brutally hot there in the summer and cold as tundra in the winter. Then those staircases? They must be a pain when you have sack-loads of groceries to bring up in the […]