We Went To North Korea To Get A Haircut
What it is
Two Australian YouTubers travel to North Korea and get a haircut while examining how Western media sensationalizes stories about the country.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited as a satirical counterpoint to Western news claims about North Korea, including debunking the compulsory haircut myth.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2022, last 2026
What HN commenters said
“Listed among interesting YouTube channels to follow”
jonas-w, 2023-03 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: What are some of the most interesting YouTube channels to follow?”
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Topics: north korea, media criticism, travel, satire, dprk
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