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Why so many Koreans are called Kim
- kelukelugames 12y agoFound some interesting articles about Korea on the economist today. http://www.economist.com/news/books-and-arts/21611039-how-really-uncool-country-became-tastemaker-asia-soap-sparkle-and-pop http://www.economist.com/news/books-and-arts/21611039-how-re... http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2014/08/economist-explains-6 http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2014/08/ec... Unfortunately they are all behind a pay wall.
- diminish 12y agoAnother interesting case are ethnic Russians where 20 recurring men and women name (few pre-christian, and some christian) cover the bulk of a population of over 100m. I never found a satisfactory explanation why. What's more interesting is, my client was hiring branches of 20 employees, where you usually end up with 3 Olgas etc in one team, and people don't appear to be confused of who is meant when they say Olga.
- Spooky23 12y agoMy family is all Irish, and the family tree for my female relatives is a tour of every possible derivative of Mary. One group of sisters were named Mary, Molly, Margaret, Maura and Mary Kathleen.
- hackerboos 12y agoIrish comedian Dara O'Briain has a bit where he talks about psychics having a easy job in Ireland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbY7GODI5Dw#t=605 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbY7GODI5Dw#t=605
- disputin 12y agoAnd Spanish Marias. I understand it's the result of General Franco forcing it.
- teachingaway 12y agoI had to hire a Korean IP law firm last week. Options included: - Kim & Chang; - Bae, Kim, & Lee; - Lee & Ko; - Shin & Kim - Jeong, Kim & Lee, etc etc.
- taksintik 12y agoInteresting choice for the featured image.