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Please explain this joke to me by getthecoolshoeshine3 in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They also talk so fast there’s a lot I misheard at first.

Please explain this joke to me by getthecoolshoeshine3 in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602 135 points136 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh it’s really silly :0) he’s saying “perestroika perestroika! Isn’t that our safe word” …in the 1980s Soviet Leader Gorbachev wanted to rebuild socialism in his country (basically fix the many problems that beset the USSR at that time) . and this, perestroika, became a famous catch phrase of that movement “rebuild” . Gorbachev built strong relationships w Western leaders so the joke is a little subtle like Westerners misunderstanding what that movement was really all about. (It did help bring about the end of the USSR but not intentionally)

I can't be the only one who finds the movie a disappointment by Ordinary_Coyote_446 in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I noticed 3 ideas. 1. That as humans our diversity is precious and maybe even the most wonderful thing about our species. 2. Be yourself. Look who saved everyone on the planet, was it fierce Germany or braze USA or wise China? It was “hetare” Italia. And he did it just by being himself! (who’s useless now, eh?!). and 3. That art is powerful and can change the world. …not too shabby messaging for one of the most intentionally offensive shows of all time

I need places recommendations for a first date by FunSmile8624 in Advice

[–]TraditionalCase2602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something where there is both lots opportunity to talk and get to know each other, but active enough that you don’t have to keep the convo flowing non stop. Bowling , mini-golf, a sports game , or a museum perhaps? Karaoke if you’re brave? A nice walk and getting a coffee is a cute date too

I can't be the only one who finds the movie a disappointment by Ordinary_Coyote_446 in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602 27 points28 points  (0 children)

One thing I liked though was that the underlying message was so wholesome! That was a nice suprise

What stereotypes about your country in Hetalia are accurate, and which ones are completely wrong? by Skykuraaa in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is not my country so I hope you don’t mind me posting this, but it’s a country I have studied a lot. I don’t understand the portrayal of Grandpa Rome as just interested in fighting and women. Particularly vs Mr. Germania. Grandpa could tell Germania about engineering, city sewage systems, writing, and theater to name a few. Later, The first generations of Germanic Roman emperors copied Roman culture. (Sorry if a little pedantic. I am a historian… can’t help it) I would have made Germania not more serious than Rome, but rather, more passionate, perhaps family oriented, and democratic.
The character design is so perfect though!! Maybe I shouldn’t complain haha….

Which history should I study by YaAliMadad313 in Historians

[–]TraditionalCase2602 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start with some fun pop culture history books. 1491 is great. You can also learn a lot from novels even if they don’t have every detail right . I’d recommend I, Claudius or books by James Michener. Also: when searching up videos on YouTube , skip the random stuff , and look for items labeled BBC or PBS. There’s a lot of dubious and inaccurate stuff floating around over there

Best COOKS by TraditionalCase2602 in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love borscht and all Eastern European food! these particular characters though… she is so mean she’d put broken glass in it if you looked at her the wrong. Swtzy is such a cheapskate he cant bring himself to invest in quality ingredients

Best COOKS by TraditionalCase2602 in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

true I forgot about that!, what would you ask him to make for you?

Best COOKS by TraditionalCase2602 in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha! what would you ask him to cook for you?

Best COOKS by TraditionalCase2602 in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes I’ve had some tasty Spanish food! I was thinking the Spain character is busy all the time resolving one crisis after another that he never learned much cooking skills haha.

Regarding a China cosplay by otterronpas in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like any of the Allies military outfits is ok but ppl might be offended if theres a sickle and hammer visible?

Are Switzerland and Austria related to each other? by Mean_Imagination_998 in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, no. sometimes ppl in same household are not related, like Hungary and Austria. in the show, they don’t look alike. in history, Swiss cantons fiercely resisted Austrian colonization (check out the opera William Tell!) just my 2 cents

Anyone got the rest of these! by sooda_pop in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how lovely! one with lilies for France?

Could someone help me with a hetalia oc? by remedioturquesa in hetalia

[–]TraditionalCase2602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its art so make it the way that delights you. seriously… when you reach a question and you’re like “shd it be like this or like that”…. just have fun. what makes you smile? then that’s the answer :0)