WORLD CUP: Angry South Koreans Chuck Toffees at National Soccer Team

Although most people would love to be showered with candy, South Korea’s National Soccer Team took the flying sweets with melancholy when they returned from Brazil. While lining up for photographs from their fans at the Incheon airport, the team was greeted by an onslaught of toffee candies after a poor performance at the World Cup.

The reason behind the toffees is that the phrase “Go eat a toffee” is considered an insult in Korea. It’s similar to “Screw you” or “Get Lost.” Dozens of toffee candies were thrown at the down-on-their-luck team. At least they were wrapped though. Because ants.

In what is said to be Asia’s worst World Cup performance in 24 years, the team grabbed one point in a series of three matches. South Korea joined Japan, Iran and Australia in an early trip back home from Brazil.

More content

Eating Out
Taco Bell’s Latest Nacho Fries Are Its Most Loaded Yet
Taco Bell is giving Nacho Fries another loaded makeover. The chain has launched new Pepper Jack Steak Nacho Fries, a limited-time menu item that takes…
,
Eating Out
B.J. Novak’s ‘Chain’ Is Opening A Food Court Pop-Up In An LA Mall With An All-Star Chef Lineup
Chain is taking its nostalgic angle on American fast food to the mall. The pop cuisine brand founded by B.J. Novak is opening a six-month…
,
Products
CHIPS AHOY! Just Dropped Its Most Mysterious Cookie Yet
CHIPS AHOY! is making fans work for dessert. The cookie brand has launched a new limited-edition Mystery Cookie, challenging snack lovers to figure out its…
,
Burger
We Deliver!

Enter your email address below and we'll deliver our top stories straight to your inbox