Korea's internet addict camp breaks dependence with crafts, drumming

We apologize in advance if any of what follows hits a little too close to home, but unless you're camped out in South Korea, you don't have to worry about being ripped from your computer and sent to the Jump Up Internet Rescue School. Much like the facility seen earlier this year in China, this compound attempts to rehabilitate citizens from their dependence on the intarweb by forcing coaxing them into less digital activities such as pottery and drumming (Rock Band, anyone?). South Korea, which boasts "nearly universal" internet access, offers up the camp free of charge to those admitted, and currently, around four to five habitual net users are applying for every one available spot. While there, campers engage in social activities and participate in group functions like horseback riding and wall climbing, but it remains to be seen if graduates of the program can really resist the temptation of relapsing once they return home.

[Via NewsFactor / Yahoo]

[Charlotte @ Nov 20th 2007 7:27AM]

Not the worst idea in the world. There have been times when I'd have welcomed it...

[Ekauq @ Nov 20th 2007 7:31AM]

The guy on the bottom right..."Teh sun, it burnz" :)

[Reader @ Nov 20th 2007 7:58AM]

You should see his face when looking at a girl.

[Brian @ Nov 20th 2007 8:45AM]

Awesome...

[MrFuNKy76 @ Nov 20th 2007 7:55AM]

lawl

[seanchk @ Nov 20th 2007 8:15AM]

The instructor is saying "ok on this level you have to jump from the spinning platform and catch the duck as it flies past, then swing over to the water spout which will shootyou 100 feet into the air, let go of the duck, grab the bonus star and land over there. Please remember you actually only have one life so anyone not making it... erm... doesnt make it. ok?"

[eX @ Nov 20th 2007 8:43AM]

Picture caption should be like "Otakus spotted in the wild!". lol

[ScottW @ Nov 20th 2007 9:24AM]

I'd love to be there when these guys find out "pottery" isn't just having some clay in your pocket and pressing the "make a pot" button. :P

[Warhorse @ Nov 20th 2007 12:34PM]

**Combine**
Congratulations! Your Pottery Skill still hasn't improved. Please play real life again.

[BBrase @ Nov 20th 2007 9:53AM]

Is anyone else thinking MXC tryouts?

[Lemmiwinks @ Nov 20th 2007 12:46PM]

Internet Addicts vs. Craft Fair Staffers

"You sir, why are you making that face?"

"I'm pooping."

"Your friend behind you doesn't seem to appreciate your craft. LLLET'S GO!!"

[Bombaclaat @ Nov 20th 2007 10:10AM]

they special.

[JS @ Nov 20th 2007 10:55AM]

South Korea's internet camp best cure: send addict to North Korea.

[Jagannath A @ Nov 20th 2007 11:31AM]

see the kid in green sleeping away to glory

[Ken @ Nov 20th 2007 11:48AM]

looks more like the Korean Special Olympics

[Matthew Hilario @ Nov 20th 2007 12:02PM]

pottery is no substitute for GB's of pr0n.

[ArtyG @ Nov 20th 2007 1:21PM]

I know how to break the addiction, it's called "GET A FARKING JOB"