How many times have we heard someone say this about Asians, “They all look alike?” I am not sure how this got started because they really do not all look alike.
At the London Olympics there was an incident that has put a whole new spin on this old catch phrase.
Before a Soccer Match between North Korea and Columbia, the big video screen showed North Korean Players beside the flag of South Korea. As soon as the error was noticed the screen went blank but the Fit Had Already Hit the Shan and the damage was done.
I think this all could have been put to bed very quickly if some important big-time Olympic Official had only rushed over to the horrified North Korean team and said something as simple as, “Please don’t take offense but you see all Asian Flags Look Alike”.
Yep, that would have calmed down this volatile situation as quickly as it had started.
Would I kid u?
More: The article that I read about FlagGate did not even bother to mention who won the game. Sad to say this goes to show you that Controversy is more important than Athletic Competition at our Modern Olympic Games.
