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Most younger generation Koreans probably don't believe in it any more. I've seen the myth discussed several times (including at least one newspaper article).
by yongjik 12y ago
Most younger generation Koreans probably don't believe in it any more. I've seen the myth discussed several times (including at least one newspaper article).
Korea is a very well connected country: some of us do read the English wikipedia.
Also, I kinda like timers in electric fans (though it's been years since I used one): there's no need to blow wind when you're asleep. Sure you wouldn't die, but you might catch cold or find yourself awake at 4 am because your limbs are uncomfortably cold.
(My parents probably still believe in fan death, though.)
Finally, as someone below said, "you can’t even buy a fan that will run all night." is patently false. Every fan I can remember has a "run indefinitely" position.
- tomasien 12y agoStill weird that they even have a "run indefinitely" position but I totally believe you. I was just reporting what I've heard second hand.
- mhurron 12y ago> you might catch cold No more than leaving rags laying around will give you an infestation of mice. > there's no need to blow wind when you're asleep Except to keep the room at a comfortable temperature.
- theseoafs 12y agoIs the treatment of the topic of Fan Death significantly different on the Korean language Wikipedia?
- yongjik 12y agoI just skimmed through it; it contains too many "weasel words", making it sound like something still controversial. :( I guess a few people still believes the myth and likes to keep the page that way. (Korean wikipedia has much smaller community behind it, so it's easier to exert editorial influence if someone is committed. At least that was my impression several years ago.)