Korean pop culture just doesn't quite grasp the English language. Many of the singers sing their songs in Korean and have their chorus's in English. I couldn't tell you why. But it is odd to me why they don't get a proofreader before they put their lyrics out in the public. They horribly butcher the English chorus, and I have come to find it quite comical. For instance, one of my favorite songs by Big Bang, or one of those countless groups, "You're so hottest in the world, doo doo duh doo duh doo doo OHHH!", vs. You are the hottest girl in the world. Another on of my favorites is by a girl group I cannot pronounce, and it goes as follows: "If you want a pretty, Every want a pretty, If you want a pretty girl, pretty girl, pretty girl." And last but not least, by a singer named Yuri, who is by far the most popular female singer in Korea--"Baby man, you so hot! Mr. boy, turn me on!" If you can figure that one out then you are better than me.
This bastardization of the English language is not contained only to pop culture, but also it is seen in business advertisements. Across the street from my apartment is the Wind & String ProfeTIONal, a music store. Also, right next to my house is a fried chicken place called, Toxic Chicken. Who in the hell whould eat there in America, or any English speaking country for that matter? Or what about the "Toaster's Pub, For Men With Money Who Make Toasts" WOW! These at least give me amusement while I am out walking or having a bad day.
KICKS ASS: TGIF
SUCKS ASS: Daejeon is starting to get tapped out. The bars here don't have much to offer. It is time to branch out and see Korea.
DID NOT PROOFREAD
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