The New York Times ran an article shedding a tiny beam of light onto why South Koreans demand and expect their Olympic athletes to deliver, especially when competing against Japan. Read about a sliver of world history that isn’t taught in any grade school in the Western hemisphere. Article here.

South Korean figure skater, Kim Yu-Na

I love the Winter Olympics. I love short track racing. South Koreans hate Apolo Anton Ohno.

Now that I’ve learned the last point the hard way, what used to be an event that I used to look forward to with great anticipation has now suddenly become a downright stress fest. I’ve been relegated to watching this event sans brethren and sistern from the Mother Land, which sucks, because I also love the kick-ass South Korean team. And don’t even think about bringing up AAO in conversation, unless you enjoy being at the receiving end of a three-hour tirade about how stupid you are and how Korean you are not. Who knew an event that involves sliding around in circles would stir up so much hate.

"Can't we all just get along? No? OK, just asking..."