Topic: Community-building event in Itaewon. Read 1292 times

Kyndo · « **on:** November 10, 2022, 10:39:24 am »

A voice from beyond the grave asked me to post this on their behalf.
It looks to be a community-building dinner event for those in the Itaewon area.
https://fb.me/e/25kjMAr4Q

Renma · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2022, 10:49:29 am »

Weekdays only, no go for us lowlife hicks outside of Gyeonggi.
Have people been avoiding Itaewon since Halloween?

ToilingAjumma · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2022, 11:58:13 am »

I wanna say that he's doing this for attention, but it is a good idea. The weekday thing with staggered attendance is good. Maybe I'll do down a meat pie and a old fashioned on a Thursday!! LOL Dessert? another old fashioned!

JonVoightCar · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2022, 01:06:37 pm »

It's a good idea and I'm glad he's starting in Gyeongridan.

Because when you walk by that alley and memorial for the first time, it could hit in some strange ways, especially if you see grieving people. Just be careful and be ready if you do go by there.

And do be respectful.

Chinguetti · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2022, 01:58:36 pm »

It's a nice thought, but no way I can make it out there on a weekday. I'm usually down in Seoul once a weekend, though, and always stop by Itaewon for a few things.

Quote from: Renma on November 10, 2022, 10:49:29 am

Have people been avoiding Itaewon since Halloween?

It seems like people are definitely avoiding certain areas, at least. It may still be too early to tell for how long if not indefinitely.

https://asianews.network/itaewon-businesses-survey-disasters-aftermath/

ToilingAjumma · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2022, 02:10:53 pm »

Quote from: Chinguetti on November 10, 2022, 01:58:36 pm

It's a nice thought, but no way I can make it out there on a weekday. I'm usually down in Seoul once a weekend, though, and always stop by Itaewon for a few things.

The post says "if you wanna go, just go." I think the event is more of a friendly reminder to support the local economy but also remind people that safety is a concern? Shouldn't be too busy on a weekday but the fear is that it probably won't be too popular on Saturdays either. To a restaurant, 8 bucks is 8 bucks. They don't care what day it is.

Not all press is good press.

Jethro Bodine · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2022, 02:23:51 pm »

Quote from: JonVoightCar on November 10, 2022, 01:06:37 pm

And do be respectful.

Really Marti??? You've just blown me away by even thinking you would have to remind others to do so

Are people on this site and others reading your comment really that insensitive or childish?

ToilingAjumma · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2022, 02:29:45 pm »

I mean, he's not wrong. Just stating the obvious, lol

Chinguetti · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2022, 02:38:30 pm »

Quote from: ToilingAjumma on November 10, 2022, 02:10:53 pm

The post says "if you wanna go, just go." I think the event is more of a friendly reminder to support the local economy but also remind people that safety is a concern?

All of the above, but I think it's also an attempt to build solidarity while also trying to remain sensitive to the tragedy itself. Obviously you can go and support the economy at any time, but by designating certain days you're also hoping for a bigger visual turnout representing that support without triggering any trauma.

It's what I'm getting out of it, anyway. Had I been able to go on a designated day, I might've been able to chat with folks I otherwise wouldn't have. Or not.

Chinguetti · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2022, 02:49:40 pm »

Quote from: ToilingAjumma on November 10, 2022, 02:29:45 pm

I mean, he's not wrong. Just stating the obvious, lol

That's what makes it so unnecessary and condescending. We're all adults here, and even the worst of us have that much common sense.

The kind of people who don't aren't going to give a flying **** about it anyway, so who exactly does he think he's talking to?

It's weird that he felt like it was his place to say anything about it.

ToilingAjumma · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2022, 07:52:30 am »

Anyone who's gonna go, do you have any idea what you'll do for the three things?

I think I'll go eat my face off an Manimal. Then for the drink...... I think I'll grab a cocktail at Southside and then head over to Al Pedo. Kevin Grabb's idea about the baklava is on fleek, no cap. lolololol

EDIT: Wait, that's the youtube alcohol guy that people were talking about a while ago right? lol

ToilingAjumma · « **Reply #11 on:** November 21, 2022, 08:53:09 pm »

I subbed to the guy for kicks and there's a video now?

https://youtu.be/cJTMumFdJ1Q

Topic: Community-building event in Itaewon. Read 1292 times

Community-building event in Itaewon.

Re: Community-building event in Itaewon.

Re: Community-building event in Itaewon.

Re: Community-building event in Itaewon.

Re: Community-building event in Itaewon.

Re: Community-building event in Itaewon.

Re: Community-building event in Itaewon.

Re: Community-building event in Itaewon.

Re: Community-building event in Itaewon.

Re: Community-building event in Itaewon.

Re: Community-building event in Itaewon.

Re: Community-building event in Itaewon.