#sorry for making this about italy but like. the amount of stuff ive seen

[gattmammon]

I am literally SO TIRED of Westerners in all social media but also in the destiel meme here the comments are full of "why are they so ass backwards? Didn't they invent homosexuality lmfao" "lol what took them so long" shut up! You don't even know that orthodoxy exists. Also I saw the tag "I thought Mediterraneans approved of mlm affection" boy am I going to blow you your mind that men kissing each other on the cheek and saying I love you is normal here but gay sex is thought as an anomaly against nature. Anyway so many western progressives are so smug.

Djdjfjfjfjfjfur like. Literally. Im gonna make this about italy because ive seen this a l9t about italy as well but the fact that we sometimes get a breakthrough international artist cishet man who wears makeup does not mean thats the norm anymore than lil nas x's existence means glitter is the norm for American black men.

The fact that italian soccer fans full on jump on each other after a goal or cry openly when their team wins does not mean that they would not beat the SHIT of any kid in their vicinity who does not perform gender correctly. Like the whole "men cannot have feelings or touch each other" thing is a Puritan/Protestant neurosis that they project without realising. Gender performance looks different but that doesn't mean that it isn't strictly enforced. I know kids who stopped washing after doing sports because the other kids on their team called them gay for wanting to not smell. I remember this whole lithany by a Southern Italian author of things that get you called a slur in his culture which included "not putting super spicy pepper oil on your pizza" and "using an hair-dryer". And yet tons of people just accepted idk James Somerton talking about how Italy was full of gay men longing for nothing more than banging British kids on the grand tour... But it was just taken at face value until someone actually sat down and considered his pattern of making up shit on the whole.

And like. As usual Greece gets a whole lot of this as well only even worse because people usually have some notion of the Catholic Church and the Italian middle ages being a thing but the Orthodox Church straight up does not exist in their mind. Like Greece went from Ancient to Today in some sort of time capsule I guess. And that's not even touching the misconceptions about ancient Greece as yaoi paradise

[theprincessoffrost]

ALL OF THEM ;DDDDDD

oh boy all of them? You mad man.   Sorry in advance for the long post.

send me some countries!

America: What is your favourite place to eat?   I tend to like places that serve noodles. I really like this hibachi place called Huhot

Australia: Do you have any quirks when speaking? I sometimes end up stuttering but most of the time I will forget words. Sometimes its simple words like car door. Its quite embarassing.

Austria: What kind of person do you wish to be? The type of person people see as kind. The type of person who brings comfort to others.

Belarus: Is there anyone you love? Family, friends, romantic interest?   I love my friends and for the most part my family. I am not really romantically involved at the moment.

Belgium: What do you think of your siblings?  I am close with my younger brother to the point he sees me as a (non creepy) mother figure. My older brother and I used to not get along, but that has changed over the years.

Botswana: Do you like to sing? Why or why not?  I love to sing I am just shy about doing it around other people because I am not confident in my singing voice and sometimes I hear lyrics wrong so I feel like a fool if I were to sing the wrong lyrics

Bulgaria: Who do you consider close to you?  Most of my friends are close friends because I am kinda choosy about those who are close to me.

Cameroon: Describe your culture.    Um… Midwestern?

Canada: Favourite wintertime activity?   Cuddling under blankets watching movies/shows

China: What was the best moment of your life?  There are so many moments, but I guess one of my tops was being part of @spamaramakins ’s wedding

Cuba: What sort of grudges do you hold if any?  I hold one against my ex and his girlfriend for what they put me through

Cyprus: What hands-on activities do you like (drawing, carving, building, etc.)? I love to knit especially when I’m watching stuff because it keeps my hands busy. I also like small sewing projects. Coloring is also pretty fun

Denmark: Do you wish for something of your past?  I am not quite sure what this question is asking me.

Egypt: Do you stand up for what you believe in? How?     I am steadfast in most of what I believe in.

England: Are you controlling?    I think I kinda am to a point. I have anxiety so typically I try to control situations so as not to give myself an attack.

Estonia: Do you think people often misunderstand you?    I don’t think they misunderstand me I just think I am not clear with what I’m trying to convey at any given point

Finland: What do you prefer, kindness, sternness, or apathy?   Kindness

France: How do you show love for those you care for?   Spoil them to the best of my ability.

Germania: What is the hardest thing you have ever had to do?  Admit to myself that he was no good and that I deserved better than what I got and to move past it.

Germany: Do you have a hard time forgiving yourself?  Yes

Ghana: What is your favourite sport?  I am not really a fan of sports at all.

Greece: Do you let other help you when in need? I try to be open to advice. If its financial things I am a bit less open because I dont really like people spending money on me.

Hungary: Who is the person you trust most?  My close friends

Hutt River: What is the most memorable dream or nightmare you have had?   When I was a child I lived in this old farm house in the middle of town. The basement was not really a basement more of a shelter from tornado. It had a cinder block side and dirt floor.  I had nightmares where this Dr Seuss character lived down there, but the basement was more of a vast desert and he wanted me dead.

Hong Kong: Do you fear death?   Not really

Iceland: Do you hide your real personality? Why?    Sometimes? I can get a bit harsh on my opinions of others sometimes and I try to hide that.

India: How important is family to you?  For the most part it is pretty important. I do believe in loyalty, but sometimes you have to admit that family can be wrong.

Japan: Tell us a secret about yourself.  I am not very confident in the stories I post.

Kenya: What is your favourite wild animal? OH this is a tough one!  Its between Foxes(all sorts), Tigers, and  Wolves

Korea: What is one thing you accomplished by yourself?  … nothing springs to mind

Kugelmugel: Is there anyone you have a love-hate relationship with?  There was this girl back in school. I havent seen here in years.

Latvia: Do you believe you are brave?  I guess to a point I am.

Ladonia: What is the internet site you visit most often?  Its a tie between Ao3 and Tumblr

Liechtenstein: How do people underestimate you most often?  When I am helping people move(which is kinda a surprising amount) I am often seen as weak and not strong enough to help move furniture.

Lithuania: Do you desire power?   Nah. That is for others

Macau: What is your favourite festival or celebration?  Im a fan of Halloween because of all the decorations and such. Like seriously if I lived on my own most of my decor would be Halloween

Molossia: Do you consider yourself strong?  I guess in the same regard as being brave yes?

Monaco: Do you think you are a lucky person? To have the friends I do yes I am pretty lucky

New Zealand: Would you rather be an elf, dwarf, Hobbit, or wizard?  Elf those guys are graceful as hell

North Italy: What is your least favourite part of your personality?  I get timid in the face of conflict

Norway: What was the most disappointing time in your life?   The end of my relationship with my ex. There was a lot going on that was really not good.

Netherlands: Most generous thing someone has done for you? Just about anything anyone does for me is really freakin generous.

Poland: Hardest thing you have gone through? I was cheated on and treated like dirt and was in a very bad situation for quite a while

Prussia: Would you prefer to live forever or die alone? I guess between the two id rather live forever?

Roman Empire: How would you like to be remembered?  For my awesome personality

Romania: What is something you are very ashamed of? The fact I didnt leave a clearly bad situation sooner

Russia: Have you ever suffered from low self esteem? Do you still?   Yes and yes

Sealand: Who is your best friend?  That is a loaded question I will choose to bypass

Seborga: What is your favourite beverage?  TEA!!!!

Seychelles: How do you handle people being rude to you?  It depends on the person. If its someone I know ill try to make it clear they are being rude. If its not someone I know I kinda try to be passive aggressive.

South Italy: What is your favourite part of your personality? How generous I can be

Spain: What would you tell to the person or people you hurt most if you had a second chance? Thing is despite what my answers are saying about my past I try not to dwell on who I have hurt and who has hurt me. I do hold a grudge against persons but I wouldn’t change that past nor would I change what I have done. Better to look forward than to constantly be looking back

Sweden: Are you a leader, follower, or independent?  It kinda depends on the people im with and if things would be done faster if I lead. Overall im a follower

Switzerland: Would you consider yourself evil, good, or neutral?  Good neutral

Thailand: How good is your poker face? Pfft no

Tibet: What do you value most? trust

Taiwan: What do you think of the people or person who raised you?   I do take issue with them overall

Turkey: Would you ever want children?  At present I do not imagine myself with children. I am not a fan of them overall

Uganda: How would you like others to see you?  As a kind if quiet person

Ukraine: What is one thing that has made you stronger in life?  The past hardships ive overcome

Vietnam: What is something you are proud of about yourself?  My wrighting even if I am not confident in it

Yemen: What kind of art do you like?  If we are talking styles Art Deco has a place in my heart

Zimbabwe: Who is your favourite character from any folklore?  I would have to say the lady in white