http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/798359/ce/uk/?cc=3888&ver=global
So apparently 4 players from North Korea are missing or AWOL. North Korea denies this saying that they filled out their teamsheet incorrectly and did not account for them. Coincidence? I think not...
I want to believe they are trying to escape Kim Jong IL. Please let that be the real story!
It may be their only chance
and,
their families back in PRK.
Taking it one week at a time
It's like tOSU
Don't you mean tPRK?
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Actually, it's tDPRK.
Actually, it's tDPRK.
Cuba had a handfull of players defect
a few years ago when they were in the states. I believe it was their u20's (maybe 23's?). I was kind of curious to see if this would happen when N. Korea qualified.
"If they ever catch me, they can have 'em."
Cuba, while destitute and not free, does not come close
to North Korea. The world has likely never seen such a complete totalitarian regime as this. This is a country where the citizens have to stop several times per day to look at the mandatory picture of Kim in their homes and at work, and sing songs of praise to him, while he starves non-military people on purpose. If there was ever a true definition of the word evil, this is it.
"Everyone gets dumped Gabe. Let me give you some advice: a little coverup on your Adams Apple will make it appear smaller. Which will make you appear less like a transvestite."
A good, comprehensive picture
of this concept can be found in Orwell's book 1984. An outstanding read.
Not that I loved Rich Rod less, but that I loved Michigan more.
My favorite book of all
My favorite book of all time....nice.
2+2 does equal 5...
North Korea documentary
If you want to see a great documentary about North Korea see the following (14 3-minute sections and each one is better than the last). Vice TV did a great job putting this together:
http://www.vbs.tv/newsroom/vice-guide-to-north-korea-1-of-14
First episode is in the DMZ, then they make it into the country. Easiest way to navigate sections is just to change the address).
Insane the horrors and lack of freedom that people in these type of regimes must endure. Sadly there are many others to certain degrees (Cuba, Venezuela, Myanmar, etc)
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Vice definitely did a good
Vice definitely did a good job with that documentary. It opened my eyes...pretty crazy stuff there in PRK.
On a side note, I would suggest skipping their guide to Liberia. It was made by the same guy that did the N. Korea one, but he's way more douchey and sensational in the Liberia doc. I was disappointed.
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That country only lives in secrecy....
Makes you think what is going on in their Gov't let alone their soccer team
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It would be odd for them to
It would be odd for them to defect in the middle of the tournament.
Galileo was also chastised.
Ehhh
That's actually probably the best time. At the end of the tourney I'm sure their handlers would clamp down and watch for that sort of thing. Who expects a defection 4 hours before a match?
I'm guessing they already
I'm guessing they already have had chances, during their training and before the Brazil game.
Galileo was also chastised.
Well for whatever reason this
Well for whatever reason this appears to be the chance that they took.
I wonder if the remaining players are annoyed, not because they were bailed on in the middle of the tournament, but rather because now they will be watched heavily and given little if any freedoms. The rest will have no realistic chance of escape now.
Well apparently those
Well apparently those "missing players" were seen on the team bus. On another note I don't have the slightest clue why I got neg banged.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/soccer/world-cup-2010/06/18/missin...
Galileo was also chastised.
Why?
I would be running like Earl Cambell first chance I got.
On a side note though, it would not be uncommon for the family to be punished if this story is true.
Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling.
Historically, especially when
Historically, especially when you look at Czech and Soviet hockey players, defecting during the middle of a tournament is the best move.
When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing. -- Bo Schembechler
If they were willing to
If they were willing to defect, they probably didn't feel that much loyalty to Dear Leader's team, so what's a couple of games? Hopefully FIFA can grant some kind of political-refugee exemption for them and allow them to compete for their new countries, if they're good enough.
Did they defect to Cuba? LoL
It's the closest thing they can find to home!!!
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This comment...
...is emblematic of why a minus 10 button should be added to the voting system.
That username alone is worth
That username alone is worth a -10
Galileo was also chastised.
Hey guys.....Chill out.
What the Hell. -Jack Burton
Reminds me of...
The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh. I sure hope he makes the finals.
Fuck it, Dude, let's go bowling.
Awesome.
Awesome.
or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.
After further reflection...
That was a damn stupid post I left above.
I would have - 10ed me too.
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Victory
This reminds me of that movie 'Victory' with Stallone and Michael Caine, where the crowd storms the field after the game is finished. They then proceed to dress up the team in civilian clothes so that they blend in with the rest of the crowd. They just walked right on out of there, none of the German guards could witness any of them leaving. That Michael Caine is very stealthy.
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Spolier Alert!
Spolier Alert!
Defection
It's already been reported that the players were spotted at practice, so unless this was the worst defection ever, it's really a non-story.
I'm gonna go with worst
I'm gonna go with worst defection ever. They tried it and got caught.
...Buuut probably just the typo they mentioned earlier. Oh well.
Robinson also packed snow into a plastic bag for his return flight.
"Melted on the plane," he said.
Definitely
Definitely makes you happy to have the life you have. Best of luck to them.
Obviously
you wish them the best, whatever happens, but from a selfish soccer fan's perspective, NK gave Brazil a hell of a game and I would be really disappointed if they were undermanned in their next two. I would love to see their tight defense get Ronaldo all pissed off and whiny.
I would really rather see
I would really rather see oppressed people be free than a good match of soccer.
I guess you gotta go for it
I remember a huge article in ESPN magazine years ago about the Iraq soccer team. After they lost in the World Cup Uday and Qusay Hussein mercilessly tortured them to death. At least we finally gave them what they had coming.
Janeane Garofalo (Film Actors Guild): "As actors it is our responsibility to read the newspaper, and then say what we read on television like it's our opinion"
Weird
I actually thought about this a few days ago when they were on TV. I thought if I were one of those I might try to escape because there's no way they are going to win anything, which means they will be shot anyway when they get back to their country (or the hotel) so why not make a run for it? Seriously though, it must be awful to live like that.
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Kim Jong Il is
feeling a little more ronery now
Makes you wonder
why more Buckeye players don't go missing during road trips.
Columbus, Pyongyang... where does the madness stop?
You're a fucking moron.
You're a fucking moron.
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who will never be featured on MGoProfiles.
What the Hell. -Jack Burton
It's called a joke, man.
It's called a joke, man.
Oh yeah??
You give Chris Perry a bad name. You're more of a David Underwood than a Chris Perry.
The likelihood is that...
...that the DRPK leadership established the following national team selection criteria (all three have to be in evidence to warrant selection):
A player who still defects in the face of items 2 and 3 would have to be an especially determined and single minded person.
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Kim Jong-il
I could have sworn I saw him yesterday, walking on the Northwestern campus. Same super-stylish glasses and Buddy Holly 'do.
Defect
I read the title and thought, "Well, hell. Their defect is that they suck at soccer." But then I see you meant it as a verb and not a noun. Boy, do I feel stupid...
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If it's Borat then it is the
If it's Borat then it is the U.S AND A.
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Robinson also packed snow into a plastic bag for his return flight.
"Melted on the plane," he said.
[Posted in wrong place. I
[Posted in wrong place. I slap my self on the wrist.]
wow, the North Koreans are
wow, the North Koreans are terrible at filling in forms. first the problem with listing the goalie incorrectly, now this.
It may be their only chance to get out, best of luck to them.
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