Daily Hetalia Fact #49

In some cute news, today we could send free valentines cards today in the Netherlands, if you left a lipstick kiss in the place the stamp should be.

some mers and not mers

A long-standing joke in the fandom is that because England’s food is poor, America inherits said lack of taste from him and can therefore eat it without a problem. However, evidence from the strips point otherwise. Just like he chooses to read the atmosphere or purposefully ignore it, it seems that America also chooses whether or not to give his true opinion on the food he eats.

For example, in the sixth comic diary, an adult America reminisces and bashfully admits that England isn’t very good at cooking.

He then has a flashback of his childhood, where his younger self comments and shows disappointment in the fact that England has burnt his food again. He also remarks that France is a better cook, which demonstrates his ability to rank food according to taste.

What I’ll be arguing is that America doesn’t want to hurt England’s feelings, and pretends to like his cooking instead. This is clearly seen in the strip, as young America notices how intently England watches him as he eats.

In other words, he wants to make England feel better. Quite frankly, if England was giving me that look, I’d find it hard to tell him the truth too. England’s reaction after America tells him that he likes the food is too cute for words – it’s absolutely priceless – and this is likely why America keeps up this façade.

Then, in another strip titled “America and England”, it seems that America has become so used to ignoring the taste of food, that he’s forgotten what ‘good’ food tastes like. That’s where I believe his ‘alleged’ lack of taste comes from.

Why do I say this? Because there’s also instances where America becomes aware of how bad the food he’s eating is, and has no problem making his opinion known about it. It’s also important to mention that when he does this, it’s usually in retaliation to England’s insults.

In other words, the moment England is rude to him, America is no longer worried about trying to avoid hurting his former guardian’s feelings and gives his honest opinion on the food. Here are just a few more examples:

After being called a collection of hicks by England, America opens up about how awful the former’s scones are.

America is also known for hating the taste of marmite.

So, there you have it. It appears that America’s lack of taste is more of an aversion to hurting England’s feelings. He may not openly show it, but America truly does care about England; it’s the small hidden details that you especially have to look out for with them since they’re both so stubborn.

These two intrigue me; they should have a cooking anime together. 

Pottertalia

before I was a Hetalia blog I actually had a Harry Potter blog. I figure hey, why not take my in depth Harry Potter knowledge and apply it to Hetalia. So here is my sorting of The Soviet Siblings (Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine)

Russia- Gryffindor: I know a lot of people disagree with this. Every pottertalia fan art out there has him in Slytherin but I think that’s bull shit the. Russia has zero Slytherin traits. But he is brave and daring. Think about it really. Like if you know the house traits and really think about it Russia would be miserable in Slytherin. He’s a lot like America in the since that he’s a world super power. Russia would never back away from a fight even if it looked like he couldn’t win, He would still have to confidence to push through. He’s courageous and fierce in all the good ways. he’s not cruel (intentional) but he does speak his mind and doesn’t let anyone push him around.

Ukraine- Hufflepuff: This is kind of a no brainier. She’s such a mom. She’s always being the mother hen of her siblings and is always making sure they have everything they need. She‘s kind and loving to everyone. She’s your stereotypical Hufflepuff.

Belarus- Gryffindor: WHAT? I know right. Well bear with me. Truthfully I think She would actually be a Slytherin. But We know Belarus’s personality She would ask the hat to put her in whichever house Russia was put in. So She would be sorted into Gryffindor with her big brother. Not necessarily that she’s a good fit for this house. But i think she would be very demanding that she be put with her brother.

Other parts

Face Family, Axis, Nordic 5, The Baltic Trio, Soviet Siblings, Extras 1

Romano

Name: Lovino Vargas House: Slytherin Age: 14 Year: 4th Blood Status: Half-blood Patronus: Hummingbird Hobbies: Quidditch and Hexing students in the hall Anything Extra: Romano tries to distance himself from his unmotivated little brother. But the two can be seen mingling from time to time. Romano like causing trouble but is terrible at getting away with it so he spends a lot of his time in detention. But he’s really not a bad guy. He plays on the Slytherin quidditch team as a Seeker.

BONUS: 

Alfred sure loves them pies mhm B)

Several transparents of Aph Romano for the Annons!

Daily Hetalia Fact #58

Greetings in Southern Italy are a little more intimate than in other places.