pulgasari

As you now know, Kylie and I saw Argo last night which is based on a true story about how the CIA and Canada used a Hollywood cover story for getting some trapped state department employees out of a very difficult situation in Iran. She found a bunch of other stranger than fiction CIA spy stories (click here), and I came across this bizarre NORTH KOREAN movie called Pulgasari.

Apparently in 1978 under the orders of Kim Jong Il the North Koreans kidnapped a South Korean movie director and used the Japanese Godzilla team to produce a North Korean version with political themes interwoven in the story. Those North Koreans are zany!

north korea presents

Hey idiot, take a look out the window. The holiday season is just around the corner, so that means it is time for me to start dropping hints about what exactly I want to receive in my stocking and under the Jesus bush. If you are a point and click shopper, just go here. Also, if you have been wondering how to make an impact on the life of superstorm Sandy survivor, my amazon wish list is as good a place to start as any.

If you're up for the challenge, I am just gagging for some North Korean Kim Jong Un propaganda merchandise. It might be a little difficult to come by, but just think about the smile on my face when I unwrap my special new pin. Food for thought.

Given the rarity of these new badges, with circulation apparently limited to a specific ministry in a specific area, it is no wonder that they have proven popular among the select few who receive it. The Daily NK reports that these lucky recipients are “brimming with pride as if they’ve received a medal." via.

RIPs kim jong-il

that's 'rest in pieces', jicyww.