A (noodle) war has started in Korea...
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A (noodle) war has started in Korea...
"A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
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Re: A war has started in Korea...
FBM, don't DO that! You almost gave me a heart attack. 
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Re: A war has started in Korea...
You also made me click several clicks and wait for the fucking slow koreatimes page. You've wasted a lot of my energy and time!
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Re: A war has started in Korea...
Sorry...
"A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
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Re: A war has started in Korea...
Eh...just to make it easier on others' blood pressure, here's the story:
Noodle war raging
By Kim Da-ye
Both E-mart Traders and Costco say they are committed to sell products at the lowest prices possible. The very barometer that indicates who keeps that commitment became the price of Shin Ramyun. So the price war began.
As of Monday evening, a box of 30 Shin Ramyun sold for 8,490 won at Costco’s Yangjae branch, compare to 8,590 won at the Traders’ Yong-in outlet. Shelves at both outlets were empty although Costco allows three boxes per person and the Traders allows two boxes per person.
The prices are incredibly low ― even lower than the prices at which Shin Ramyun producer Nongshim provides the product to wholesalers. At a retail branch of E-mart, a box of 30 Shin Ramyun sells for 16,690 won.
Selling a box of Shin Ramyun is, in a fact, loss to both wholesalers, but none is willing to give up on this intense competition.
According to a local economic daily, Costco cut the price of 30 Shin Ramyun from 16,490 won to 14,390 won on Nov 26, then to 12,990 won on Nov. 27. The price got reduced again to 9,490 won on Dec. 4 and to 8,590 won on Monday. E-mart Traders matched the movement, cutting its price to 8,590 won as of Tuesday.
The consumers are apparently beneficiaries of the “war.” At 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Emart Traders was generally quite, but one aisle was crowded with a lengthy line. Shoppers waiting to get their two-box share of Shin Ramyun. By 10:35 a.m., the store ran out of stock, and those who had been waiting wandered around the aisles, complaining.
Staff members returned with a cart-full of Shin Ramyun around 10:55 a.m., and shoppers rushed back to the aisle like moths attracted to a flame.
kimdaye@koreatimes.co.kr
"A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
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Re: A war has started in Korea...
For some reason, I can't edit the OP...
"A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
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Re: A war has started in Korea...
FBM darling, try to get it through your thick skull that we care, and therefore we also worry about you. So quite a few of us can get spooked easily these days, with all that North Korean insanity going on. 
PS: I will likely appreciate the humor in a few hours, when my adrenalin level is closer to normal again.
PS: I will likely appreciate the humor in a few hours, when my adrenalin level is closer to normal again.
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That's cos you are no longer on the staff and have a time limit on editing posts. What would you like it changing to? A (noodle) war has started in Korea?FBM wrote:For some reason, I can't edit the OP...
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Re: A war has started in Korea...
Ronja wrote:FBM darling, try to get it through your thick skull that we care, and therefore we also worry about you. So quite a few of us can get spooked easily these days, with all that North Korean insanity going on.
PS: I will likely appreciate the humor in a few hours, when my adrenalin level is closer to normal again.
Sorry, and
I'll behave from now on. Sorta.
Yeah, that's probably safer. For me.Xamonas Chegwé wrote:That's cos you are no longer on the staff and have a time limit on editing posts. What would you like it changing to? A (noodle) war has started in Korea?FBM wrote:For some reason, I can't edit the OP...
"A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
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Yep.. My adrenaline levels are fineRonja wrote: PS: I will likely appreciate the humor in a few hours, when my adrenalin level is closer to Normal again.
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I would expect nothing less from you.FBM wrote: I'll behave from now on. Sorta.
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"The internet is made of people. People matter. This includes you. Stop trying to sell everything about yourself to everyone. Don’t just hammer away and repeat and talk at people—talk TO people. It’s organic. Make stuff for the internet that matters to you, even if it seems stupid. Do it because it’s good and feels important. Put up more cat pictures. Make more songs. Show your doodles. Give things away and take things that are free." - Maureen J
"...anyone who says it’s “just the Internet” can . And then when they come back, they can again." - Tigger
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Ronja wrote:I would expect nothing less from you.FBM wrote: I'll behave from now on. Sorta.
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How's this:
"A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
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Luckily the first thing I do when I get on line is look at the headlines at the BBC.
Luckily!
Luckily!
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Tis done, Sir.FBM wrote:Ronja wrote:FBM darling, try to get it through your thick skull that we care, and therefore we also worry about you. So quite a few of us can get spooked easily these days, with all that North Korean insanity going on.
PS: I will likely appreciate the humor in a few hours, when my adrenalin level is closer to normal again.
Sorry, and
I'll behave from now on. Sorta.
Yeah, that's probably safer. For me.Xamonas Chegwé wrote:That's cos you are no longer on the staff and have a time limit on editing posts. What would you like it changing to? A (noodle) war has started in Korea?FBM wrote:For some reason, I can't edit the OP...
A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return.
Salman Rushdie
You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic.
House MD
Who needs a meaning anyway, I'd settle anyday for a very fine view.
Sandy Denny
This is the wrong forum for bluffing
Paco
Yes, yes. But first I need to show you this venomous fish!
Calilasseia
I think we should do whatever Pawiz wants.
Twoflower
Bella squats momentarily then waddles on still peeing, like a horse
Millefleur
Salman Rushdie
You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic.
House MD
Who needs a meaning anyway, I'd settle anyday for a very fine view.
Sandy Denny
This is the wrong forum for bluffing
Paco
Yes, yes. But first I need to show you this venomous fish!
Calilasseia
I think we should do whatever Pawiz wants.
Twoflower
Bella squats momentarily then waddles on still peeing, like a horse
Millefleur
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Rum wrote:Luckily the first thing I do when I get on line is look at the headlines at the BBC.
Luckily!
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Oh, wait, I mean
Gracias, amigo. Now I'll be more confident about opening overseas packages.Xamonas Chegwé wrote:Tis done, Sir.FBM wrote: Yeah, that's probably safer. For me.
"A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it." ~ H. L. Mencken
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
"We ain't a sharp species. We kill each other over arguments about what happens when you die, then fail to see the fucking irony in that."
"It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different opinion."
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