[ooc] information on norway

[alt_for_noreg]

I still find it hard to convince myself that Norway is a man jhdgfkjds

I wish Himaruya would hurry up and stuff Norway already s-so I don't have to come up with my own depiction of Norway-- just watch how my characterization is all going to fall off when the canon one is introduced. XD Anyway, for self-reference:

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[chairman_yao]

There were some pretty theories about Norway's (and Denmark's) character in the kink meme, here. (link is clean btw) Excerpt:

I'm just guessing based on his looks, history and the fact that I'm a Norwegian myself, but this is how I think Norway's personality is like.
A quiet guy, not really shy, just somewhat distant like anon mentioned. Loves nature and has a pretty wild imagination (he sees fairies, lol).He's also very stubborn and despite his size he sees himself as extremely important and one of the greatest countries ever XD

The only Hetalia!canon thing I can remember off the top of my head are Norway's little fairy/gnome things (ha! already mentioned) and that fandom thinks he might be a cooldere.

Anyway. Good luck and have fun!

[alt_for_noreg]

asfgjhf that helps so much. Thank you! ♥

I-I was thinking of giving Norway a bit more emotions than just his poker face but...would I be OOC if I do that-- XD

[chairman_yao]

No problem! ♥

The beauty of having NO CHARACTER INFO, THANK YOU HIMARUYA, is that you're free to play him however you like. Most of his 'in-character' stuff is just assumed from a few drawings, I will laugh so hard if he turns out to be the Feliciano of Scandinavia (he has one of those curls after all!).

I'm a fan of Real Life/Historical!Canon myself and looks like you've done a lot of research about Norway, so whatever you come up with won't be, you know, out of nowhere. Just have fun with it -- and join me in poking Himaruya until he makes a Northern European strip already.

*pokes*

[alt_for_noreg]

From what I've read, Norwegians are pretty hetare compared to Danes and Swedes. XD There was even this joke on the Norwegians (one of my favourites, OMG):

How do you sink a Norwegian submarine?
- You swim down and knock on the door.
How do you sink a Norwegian submarine a second time?
- You swim down and knock on the door, then the Norwegian crew opens and says:
”Haha, we’re not buying that again!”
How do you sink a Swedish submarine?
- You put in a Norwegian crew.

THAT EXPLAINS THE CURL? XD

*joins you~*

[moisanta]

Me too. XD I'm looking forward to seeing your Norway. X3 Thanks again for the fun threading, too, by the way.

[alt_for_noreg]

No~ the pleasure is mine! XD You play Finland so wonderfully, I had tons of fun. Mama should join the dressing rooms too~

[moisanta]

Afjsdhj I'm glad. ♥! Thanks so much, seriously. ;; And the dressing rooms are tempting, if intimidating. XD I WILL TRY TO GET OVER BEING NERVOUS. If you'd want to thread again at some point, I could try to make a post, too, so feel free to poke me to do it?

[alt_for_noreg]

Not sure if you saw this Don't be intimidated and come play with us, Mama- ♥

I'm always up for threading. Just post anytime you want and I'll get to it! ♥

[danmarks_styrke]

DANMARK APPROVES OF THESE SOURCES.
Ehhe.

[alt_for_noreg]

Of course you do, anything Norway is the best thing in the world~

[for_sverige]

Haha, elk-stories.

I like your Norway so far. :D

[alt_for_noreg]

Thank you! I love your Sweden too~ XD ♥ I was worried for a moment that my Norway was too colourful.

[som_lejon]

It's interesting, I was planning on making an OOC post on Scandinavians stereotyping Scandinavians, but it seems you somewhat covered it here. This is the post of a killer.

You got down the gist of Norway's Romantic Nationalism movement in the 19th century, so I suppose simply for posterity's sake, I'll say that it was what entrenched Norway in its folklore-and-nature identity (and Scandinavian, as much of the Nationalist movement was encouraged by Danes and Swedes who found Norway's underrepresented culture fascinating/wanted to earn a bit of glory for themselves).

More importantly, the fairy thing on Norway's shoulder is a nisse. (You probably know this, but just in case.)

I haven't seen you play yet since I've been really busy, but I'm sure it's going swimmingly. :D Good luck!

[alt_for_noreg]

Thanks so much! It's...my favourite part of research. :D I was more enthusiastic in finding out about Norway's relationship with the other Scandinavian nations more so than its history. It's amaaaaazing. XD