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North Korea: Soldiers Smash Bricks, Bend Iron Rods in Combat Display |
2021-10-13 |
Hulk SMAAASH! Video at the link. [BBC] - North Korean state media has aired footage of soldiers putting on a display of their combat prowess and ability to smash various objects with their bare hands. The performance was staged at a defence exhibition in Pyongyang, and watched by leaders including Kim Jong-un. Besides destroying bricks and tiles, soldiers were seen lying on beds of glass shards and iron nails, with concrete slabs sledgehammered to bits onto their bodies. The finale showed men bending iron rods with their necks and breaking out of chains. North Korea media said it was to show enemies that their soldiers had "iron fists to protect the peace of the country". Though it goes without saying, it's probably best to avoid trying any of these stunts at home. |
Posted by:Raj |
#9 ...And jump through burning hoops like Hamas? |
Posted by: magpie 2021-10-13 22:40 |
#8 As Bruce Lee said "Boards don't hit back". |
Posted by: Bunyip 2021-10-13 20:34 |
#7 Most are so malnutritioned you could break their skeletal structure with a strong cough OK, and a hammer |
Posted by: Frank G 2021-10-13 20:12 |
#6 Breaking construction materials is something actual martial artists never do. That being said, I wouldn't want to be in the same room with a pissed-off Nork. |
Posted by: Omomolet Phutch9064 2021-10-13 16:44 |
#5 We are in agreement. They put on the big show. |
Posted by: Dale 2021-10-13 16:23 |
#4 Must be that same metal the chinese kit screws are made of Chinesium. It is also used in cheap-ass electronic components. Besides destroying bricks and tiles, soldiers were seen lying on beds of glass shards and iron nails Coo, but I'd be more impressed seeing them prosper and thrive under socialism. *That* would be a good trick. |
Posted by: SteveS 2021-10-13 13:14 |
#3 Must be that same metal the chinese kit screws are made of. |
Posted by: swksvolFF 2021-10-13 12:50 |
#2 Says something about the quality of NKOR building materials. |
Posted by: Glenmore 2021-10-13 12:15 |
#1 How many are thinking are now.... Was those special made bricks that broke with 1/4 of the effort and some reason produced lots of dust? |
Posted by: NN2N1 2021-10-13 11:53 |