# Dennis Rodman's future death in North Korea **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 6, 2013, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180 "2013-09-06T16:10:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/21 "2013-09-07T22:25:57Z")
> [@Lochdale](#): > > I presume there is some financial benefit for Rodman in all of this? The man is an Attention Whore. Most of what he does is for attention. He’s getting it, making him relevant when he otherwise completely irrelevant in today’s society. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2013, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/22 "2013-09-07T22:38:45Z")
Rodman will use the publicity and the support of his new friend in NK to run for president in 2016. ---
**Author:** ![deltasigma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e5b9ba/32.png) [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2013, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/23 "2013-09-07T23:04:39Z")
Given some of Dennis’ [previous costumes](http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/10/20/rodman.jpg), I’m guessing they’re going to play dress up before they get out the AK47’s with dildo shaped bayonets and practice ‘re-educating’ dissidents. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2013, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/24 "2013-09-08T15:18:45Z")
When he was interviewed after he came back last time, I noticed something strange about his appearance (yes, even by DR standards) and realized it was because he was basically wearing clown makeup. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/25 "2013-09-08T17:42:48Z")
> [@aruvqan](#): > > If he had gone to English Language School in NC there would not be a problem, but since he went in Europe one thinks he would have some proficiency at least. > > [Assuming that if he went in NC the teachers would have passed him no matter what his proficiency.] North Carolina? ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2013, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/26 "2013-09-08T18:11:12Z")
> [@nearwildheaven](#): > > When he was interviewed after he came back last time, I noticed something strange about his appearance (yes, even by DR standards) and realized it was because he was basically wearing clown makeup. So it was professional courtesy between Big Un and Big Dennis, one clown to another? ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/27 "2013-09-09T00:12:28Z")
> [@Chimera](#): > > The man is an Attention Whore. Most of what he does is for attention. He’s getting it, making him relevant when he otherwise completely irrelevant in today’s society. Rodman or Kim? ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2013, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/28 "2013-09-09T01:14:51Z")
Does it matter? yeah, I meant Rodman ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/29 "2013-09-09T01:22:00Z")
> [@straight\_man](#): > > Seeing as Kim Jong-Un went to an [English-language school in Switzerland](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Jong_Un#Early_life_and_education), I really doubt this sort of thing is happening. Yeah, but it’s still fun to talk about. ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2013, 9:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/30 "2013-09-09T09:11:42Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > North Carolina? North Korea, I had a brain fart … :eek:😛 But then again, I know plenty of Americans who speak/write craptastic english. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2013, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/31 "2013-09-09T23:33:08Z")
This may be a stunt. But any communication with N Korea is a step forward. Theres always a slim chance that this could lead to something. [A ping pong match](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ping-pong_diplomacy) helped Nixon begin early talks with China. I can’t imagine how Rodman could help the N Korean b-ball team in only 7 days. But maybe this will lead to talks. > **[Dennis Rodman reveals plan to bring basketball stars to play exhibition games...](https://www.nydailynews.com/2013/09/09/dennis-rodman-reveals-plan-to-bring-basketball-stars-to-play-exhibition-games-in-north-korea/)** > > The Worm has turned — into a rebounding diplomat. Dennis Rodman announced Monday he is embarking on what he calls “Basketball Diplomacy” to repair the frayed relations between the… > [@](#): > > Rodman said Kim, who he frequently referred to as “The Marshal,” made him an offer he didn’t want to refuse. > > “They said, ‘Dennis, we’d love for you to do one thing for us: For the next Olympics, can you train our Olympic team to compete in the Olympics, for the next three years.’ I’m like, 'Okay, okay I will. '” > [@](#): > > Rodman said he’ll head back to North Korea on Dec. 14 to whip the North Korean national team into shape. > > “I’m going to train the North Koreans to do one thing: To play against the Americans,” said Rodman. “I’m going for seven days.” ---
**Author:** ![Razncain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9d8465/32.png) [@Razncain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Razncain)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2013, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180/32 "2013-09-10T01:53:48Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > This may be a stunt. But any communication with N Korea is a step forward. Theres always a slim chance that this could lead to something. [A ping pong match](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ping-pong_diplomacy) helped Nixon begin early talks with China. The Harlem Globetrotters were also noted for easing relations with some of America’s adversaries as well. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-rodmans-future-death-in-north-korea/668180.md?page=1)