Topic: Korean Language

2 chapters across the catalog

Standard Man
Episode 1276 2:14:46 - 2:18:09

1276: Standard Man

Hillary Clinton 2020 Phone Bank Prank

A recording surfaced of a phone line purportedly for a "Hillary Clinton 2020" campaign, though its authenticity is questioned. The segment transitions into a discussion of classic phone pranks, such as the "conference call" gag where two unsuspecting parties are connected to each other. John C. Dvorak also recalls a prank involving changing the language settings on new smartphones to Korean.

Twelve Fourteen
Episode 504 2:00:16 - 2:04:47

504: Twelve Fourteen

Wolf Blitzer, Ban Ki-moon and Kim Jong-un Appeal

CNN's Wolf Blitzer convinced UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to speak directly to Kim Jong-un in Korean during a televised interview. Blitzer asserted that the North Korean leader was likely watching CNN in Pyongyang. The segment is mocked for its absurdity, as Blitzer appeared to "direct" the UN chief like an actor on a movie set to gain "respect" from the North Korean regime.