Lonely Ladies

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Issue Date
2006-07-19Author
Hacker, Randi
Tsutsui, William
Publisher
Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas
Type
Recording, oral
Is part of series
Postcards from Asia;0037
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https://audioboom.com/posts/825318-0037-lonely-ladiesMetadata
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Broadcast Transcript: Lee Yu-jin sleeps with a "guy pillow" shaped like half a man's torso with one arm inexplicably encased in the sleeve of a blue dress shirt. Hong Yun-jeong confides in Dori-Dori, a little doll that sits on her desk and answers questions with a nod or shake of her voice-activated head. Is it any wonder we're a bit worried about South Korea? Both the "guy pillow" and Dori-Dori belong to a new South Korean market niche comprised of products aimed at providing solace to lost souls who are looking for connection and comfort in an increasingly hi-speed, impersonal world. Can cozying up to a partial, stuffed man after a hard day at the office really reduce your sense of alienation and stress? Maybe we'd better ask Dori-Dori. #ceas #hacker #SouthKorea #tsutsui
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This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.
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