What is Pepero, you may ask? Why, it's the Korean version of those chocolate-covered cracker/cookie sticks sold as Pocky in Japan. I did a bit of research to see which came first - and it is indeed Pocky (1966). Peperos weren't sold until 1983.
There is an entire day devoted to Pepero because it's 11-11. Get it? The numbers look like Pepero sticks!!
Seriously. That's the reason. The wisdom of the Lotte marketing department (they're the makers of Pepero, and I swear, half the stuff in Korea!) is astounding.It's been great subject for "free talking" - I have asked all of my classes about it, and each class has tried to teach me how to say Pepero (빼빼로) properly. (Ironically, we're doing a pronunciation-themed lesson this week!) So far (and much to my surprise) I've received a few boxes of Pepero, but I've been secretly regifting them because I can't eat them. The stores all have huge displays set up and the kids are all walking around with tonnes of Pepero today. I can hardly wait until my next class, in the final period of the day. The kids should be on such a sugar-high...
To read a little more about Pepero Day, visit here.
5 comments:
that's re-god-damn-diculous, Kat.
Hmm, I can't even think of anything comparable here..not that that's a bad thing..
am loving it.
BTW Kat, it's me Sue from TPM. You must email me this week!
i want pepero! where are my care packages!?!
MISS YOU!!! ( it's jessie)
jess, your care package is coming, but i'm not sending it until after pay-day (25th) so patience, my dear! no pepero for you, but I will send some for hannah!
miss you too!
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