Copyright Infringement Tuesday

Where does the incredibly tense superhero go to unwind? Where can Kal-El find sanctuary in this hurly-burly whirlwind life of ours? Well, search no more son of Krypton, just around the corned from Baeng-baeng sagori in Gangnam is your personal fortress of solitude:

A place where the mighty may be massaged...

DC Comics must be proud that their favourite son's logo is emblazoned on the side of this wonderous massage parlour. The only question that remains is whether "Superman Massage" is a legitimate venue for relief from the aches and pains of every day muscle strain or whether it is a seedy hangout for unsavoury business men in search of a happy ending. Unfortunately, if you live in Seoul you probably already know what the answer is...

Copyright Infringement Tuesday

With the possible death of Batman on the horizon, I felt it was only fitting to pay tribute in a truly Korean way. For a few years now, as I've walked up to Shinsa station from Gangnam, I've passed this beautiful and quite possibly copyright infringing homage to the caped crusader.

Paying tribute to the Batman of the nineties...

소주 가라오케- Soju Karaoke, the caped crusader's favourite night out.

And finally a classy little logo at the top of the stairs that probably lead to a wonderfully charming Karaoke bar filled with the hippest superheros in Seoul... Then again it could just be another sleazy excuse for alcohol, singing and other related activities.

I prefer to think positively and hope that they keep to Bruce Wayne's strict moral code. Pity they haven't updated their sign for the release of The Dark Knight, not everybody wants to be reminded of the Joel Schumacher Batman years.

If you wish to pay your respects, you can find it just past the Kyobo building crossroads in Gangnam next to the Pho Hoa restaurant.

Club U.N. classiest joint in Itaewon

On the way home today I noticed that Club U.N. (a delightful "foreigners" club in Itaewon) had adorned their entrance with some colourful posters designed to attract the more discerning of Itaewon's drinkers:

It's good to know that whoever runs Club U.N. has customers' best interests at heart and is willing to offer reasonably priced cocktails as well as free drinks for the ladies.

A closer look at the cut-price beverages on offer:

A Tequila Cuevo is very reasonably priced at 2000 won, but even more intriguing are the "Adios M. F***er" and "Adios Biatch" concoctions at only 5000 won apiece.

A quick google search brings up a number of recipes for Adios M. F***er, but nothing for Adios Biatch. I feel like I'm somehow missing out.

If you interested in recreating the Club U.N. experience at home then try the following:

Adios M. F***er Recipe

Ingredients
3 Parts Vodka
1 Splash Grenadine
3 Parts Triple Sec
0.5 Part Grand Marnier
3 Parts 151 Proof Rum
Mixing Instruction
Mix everything in a tumbler with a bit of seltzer, then pour into shot glasses., May sound kinda hairy, but they are surprisingly easy to drink and can instantly get a party rolling!

Guaranteed to give you a wonderful experience. Try one today!

(Disclaimer: Paul Ajosshi in no way, shape or form recommends you even go near this behemoth of a cocktail. Do so at your own risk and if possible send me pictures...)