Talk:Pepero

message: I know that there's a previous section on this, but I'm starting a new section since the other one is outdated.
From the talk pages, it's obvious that there was a controversy over whether pepero was a copy of pocky or not. Apparently, the previous editors decided that this was the best statement:
This product originated from pocky which is manufactured by a Japanese confectionery company Glico since 1966.[2][3]
However, the sources [2] is a primary source that doesn't even mention pepero and [3] simply stating that pepero is a 'Korean version of pocky' without referring to origins or history. Thus,the previous statement has to be considered Original Research without a reliable source, and following WP:NOR, should be revmoed.
Thus, I promote that the statement be removed and the following statements be added:
Pepero is an original product created by Lotte. OR Lotte claims Pepero is an original product
If there is no reliable source for a counterclaim, the first statement should be created with the sources being: http://www.pepero.co.kr/pepero/is/pepero.jsp as the primary source and http://blogs.wsj.com/korearealtime/2013/11/11/on-pepero-day-a-japanese-rival-lurks/ as the secondary source that states Lotte claims Pepero as its own product. If there is a reliable claim that states Pepero is a copy of Pocky (and is claimed as such by an authority), than the authority should be cited and the second statement established instead
I'm only posting this since there was a previous, and as far as I can tell, an existing controversy. So, I'll wait 7 days for a consensus, or the lack thereof to change it. Feel free to comment, though please cite your sources.
Thank youKkj11210 (talk) 23:10, 11 November 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Pepero originates from Pocky 

message: The word "copy" has been thrown around often about Pepero, when it isn't really a copy considering it is a legitimate product that has been around for more than 20 years. While its origins are 100% clearly inspired from Pocky, Pepero, along with many other Korean snacks, were nonetheless started in a business environment that was hostile to Japanese companies, and thus have built up legitimacy in Korea despite being fairly obvious rip-offs (different from a copy) of Japanese products. You can purchase many Japanese snacks in Korea nowadays, but in the case of the many similar snacks (빼빼로, 새우깡, 카라멜콘땅콩, etc.), it is a little too late to enter the market and expect huge sales. This is a direct result of Korea having a closed economy for many years. However, nowadays, these Korean products are every bit as legitimate as the Japanese products are, and have indeed built up a "culture" of their own, and thus the word "copy" is a weasel word that should be avoided.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Michael Lindberg (talk • contribs) 00:51, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
replies: text:  As I understand the "legitimacy" was not in question today, but rather, the description in relation to 'Pocky'. It is a copy product, not only by the founder's admission in the past. In this regard, passing itself off as just an inspiration, i.e. "It was inspired by Pocky", is a skew in the article and not neutral in perception or interpretation. 86.134.80.216 (talk) 01:28, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Pepero a copy of Pocky? 

message: Not knowing the definition of the word pakuri, I looked it up, and found a bunch of childish videos on Youtube filled with childish people accusing Japan/Korea of copying the other instead of actually discussing the differences/similarities/origins like mature adults. Perhaps I'm the ignorant one who was getting in the middle of a pointless internet rivalry, stemmed from a real rivalry. 
If anybody is interested in a real discussion about exactly WHY products like Pepero show up, a similar product to Pocky, released in Korea from a Japanese company (which was founded by a Korean), let me know. 
Anybody using the word pakuri or "copy product" is simply trolling.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Michael Lindberg (talk • contribs) 00:53, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  The real problem 

message: I think we're well on our way to getting Pepero into the disrespected annals of Wikipedia:Lamest edit wars. "Similar" or "almost identical"? Let's get it on! Heroeswithmetaphors (talk) 23:00, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  WP:LAME 

message: What is the source for this? I can't find any reliable sources on it and anywhere I've been in the stores here only has the 3 flavours, not 10. There is nothing on their website about any additional 7 flavours either.--Crossmr (talk) 12:38, 11 November 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Flavours 

message: This sales figure needs to be cited.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.203.34.2 (talk) 01:36, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Sales in 2008 

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message: I ate this since I was in the 3rd grade, and let me tell you. It’s addicting 110.5.69.167 (talk) 10:13, 3 December 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  My history with Pepero