Octopus Formality

by Chris Backe

Octopus Formality! Declare Shines! Or what about a building called "Jointville"? These are all real examples of Konglish seen across the South Korean peninsula. Whether you visit the "No. 8 close intimacy consulate" or want to enter the "SkinShowBiz", these are some of the silliest uses of English seen while traveling Korea for five years. Over 120 pictures inside.

BONUS: not one, not two, but FIVE drinking games to play with the pictures are in the back.

Pictures are shown one to a page, and come with minimal commentary to keep the focus on the hilarity. A short essay introduces the pictures, in case Konglish is something new to you.

NOTE: book rated PG-13 for some adult words.

Kindle Edition

First published April 9, 2013