PC Bang Signage (3)

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Anonymous said…
My curiosity got the better of me. What does this sign mean??

I saw a lot of happy koreans welcoming George W to Busan the other day, with headbands and fists waving in unison. I assume you weren't able to welcome him in person yourself.

Poor old West Indies....
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