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Petey-Winter

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You will probably have noticed anyway, but I'll still mention it just in case:
Recently I'm not on dA much anymore for several reasons. I still drop by every now and then, but it might take a while until you get an answer for notes/comments.
Thanks for understanding!
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Thank you!

2 min read
Thank you very much! :boogie: I was very, very happy when I found all those lovely birthday greetings in my guestbook. Thank you!

Recently I have been pretty silent on here as you will probably have noticed. A lot of things are happening and don't leave me much online time right now.

Besides I have the feeling that I'm growing out of the APH fandom a bit. It is the fandom that made me laugh and cry and want to slam my head on the table like no other...
I love the cultural exchange in the Hetalia fandom and I really enjoy well-researched and well-made fanwoks. But often the misinformation plus stubbornness is driving me insane. :facepalm: A while ago I had a horrible experience and even though I try to stay away from that part of the fandom now, I can't always avoid any upset.
Don't misunderstand me, please. I had a lot of good experiences too, got to enjoy great works and met very nice people from all around the world. Even after all the hurt I will not forget that.
I just think I need to take a break from the fandom for a while... There's only one fanart I want to finish, but that will most likely be it. I don't think that there will be many more fanarts from my part anymore. ^^;
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Country Meme

5 min read
Actually this was a drawn meme, but I wouldn't know how to draw some of those questions... ^^;
Here is the original: fav.me/d2h382j


1. Okay, first the most-common stuff: What the hell are you and where are you from?

Last time I checked I was human. And I am from Bavaria... Okay, Germany.

2. Pfff... Who knows that country? In which continent is it, which language do you speak there and how is the flag?

Well, due to our not so very glorious past, I guess everybody knows this country. ^^° It's in Europe.
We speak German and in Bavaria we have a special dialect.
The German flag: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia…
The Bavarian flag: www.bayern.de/Bild/original_19…

3. Worst flag ever. Angry? Give me the best insults in your language.

Are you sure? You shouldn't ask a Bavarian for insults if you have something planned for Christmas... :XD:
himmeherrgottkreizkruzifixsakramentnoamoinaidamischenoagalzutzlagschingataodlgruamdiafdauchagschwerloschlocheibabierltsschaugdassdweidakimmstapackalwatschnisgleiaufgrissnundalittabluadisagleivabrittschltsaupreissnelendigehundskrippe~...

Top favourite swearing: (Kru)zefix
Top favourite insult: (Sau)Preissn

4. We all know... All countries have problems with others. Tell me the countries people of yours normally hate, why and what do you think about it

Germany: Well, we hate nobody except ourselves as long as we aren't talking about football. But everybody hates us. T_T
Bavaria: PRUSSIANS! ... What?! There is no Prussia anymore since 1947? We don't care! We said Bavaria would hate Prussia as long as we live, not as long as Prussia lives. Prussians are the worst! (… that's true. Even if there is no Prussia anymore, Bavarians still insult all non-Bavarians as „Preissn". But it's just kidding... we love our retarded brothers... ;P)

5. The rest of the world always has stereotypes about your country, tell me about them. Are they true or should the rest of the world shut up?

Hardworking, too serious, humourless, always wearing leather shorts, wear socks in sandals, environmentalists, always drinking beer, eating sausages, potatoes and kraut, are all overweight,... and still all Nazis -_-
If they are true...? I can't deny all of them. But if you want to know for sure, just come here and I'll give you a guided tour. You don't have to be afraid, I am most certainly no Nazi.

6. Sports: Tell me which is the most popular in your country and if you like it.

Most popular: We are king football's faithful servants (football as in soccer, by the way),... but also motor sports, handball, winter sports, biking, boxing, tennis,... whatever it is Germany is in xD
I like watching football, but I never played myself.

7. Politics: If you were the president or whatever, what laws would you love to have added to your country?

There are a lot... But I don't want to start a political discussion here. ^^°
I would e.g. like our politicians to get rid of this cease-and-desist-(and-pay-crazy-amounts)-letter-insanity... and to finally pass the promised amendments of the education reform. Our recent school system sucks!

8. I'm glad you're not the president then. Let's see... Do you hate anything about your country?

Germany: The fact that I always feel the necessity to add an „I'm sorry" when I say „I am German". -_-
Bavaria: No. I love everything about Bavaria... especially our modesty. *cough*

9. TV and music: Favourite TV show or music band (or singer) from your country?

Hmh... Sorry, I don't have either. I can't think of a single good TV show, but I like cabaret shows. We have many famous composers of classical music (and no, they're not Austrian), for modern music I'd say the Scorpions, Ich&Ich, Annett Louisan, Schandmaul, Wir sind Helden... but I don't really have a favourite band or singer. *shrugs*

10. The most important one: Where do the people of your country normally go when they want to get laid?

Either a Puff, or you could call Rosi. ;D

11. I need to go there then. Now tell me about your food, drink and dance. And also tell me which currency is used in your country. Yes, all of that.

Food: Just take a look at the prejudices. Sausages, potatoes, kraut, roast pork... everything that is fatty and unhealthy. And we also have a huge variety of bread.
Drink: beer, beer and beer... and a little wine.
Dance: typical for Bavaria is probably the Schuhplattler. But better don't look, it's awkward (and if even I as proud Bavarian say so, it must be really awkward).
Currency: Euro (before that the DM, Deutsche Mark)

12. And now the last thingy. Tag 5 people from other countries and spread the fun.
No. But whoever wants to do it, written or drawn, is welcome to send me the link. *curious* :aww:
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Tagged again...

3 min read
Got tagged by :iconnikkivolturi:

Rules:
1. You must post these rules.
2. Each person must post 11 things about themselves in their journal.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and create eleven new questions for the people you tag to answer.
4. You have to choose 11 people to tag and post their icons on your journal.
5. Go to their page and tell them you have tagged him/her.
6. No tag backs.
7. No stuff in the tagging section about "you are tagged if you are reading this." You legitimately (AKA, really, truly, with all honesty) have to tag 11 people

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1. How many languages do you speak?
German, English, French and Bavarian (yes, that counts! >_<) fluently. I started to learn Spanish years ago (but can't speak it well) and I am learning Norwegian now.

2. Do you still have a cuddly toy? XD
I have some, but even as a child I never liked them.

3. Are you collecting something? (Like stamps or coins or whatever)
Not really. But I love earrings and watches to an extend where it could maybe be called "collecting".

4. What's your favourite movie?
Oooooh... I actually don't have one. There are too many movies that I like.

5. What is better? Facebook or deviantArt?
That depends on for what. :O_o:

6. Do you have better questions? XD
We'll see that, I guess.

7. Do you like Pasta?
I love it.

8. Do you own a dog, a cat or another pet? X3
I own two black cats (Merlin and Aramis).

9. Own furniture from IKEA?
Yes.

10. What's your favourite animal?
Cats and penguins.

11. Like Schnitzel? XD
Yes.

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I am never tagging people, and I don't have 11 friends on here anyway. But whoever wants to answer my (stupid) questions, is welcome. :aww:


1. What is the meaning of your name?

2. Are you superstitious?

4. What is your favourite type of ice cream?

5. In how many different countries have you been so far?

6. What is the most embarrassing CD you own?

7. Have you noticed that there is no number 3?

8. Do you believe in love at first sight?

9. What is your favourite flower?

10. Do you know what it means in language of flowers?

11. Who is Paul?
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Hello there!

This time I'd like to use my journal for a little announcement. Some days ago I happened to discover a Facebook-account using one of my artworks by pure chance. I was thrilled that someone apparently liked my work so much :blush: … but it was also a little weird, I have to admit.

Generally I don't have anything against anyone using my fanworks (fanarts/ doujinshi) for online galleries. As long as you don't pass them off as your own, or use them for something illegal or commercial, you can feel free to use my artworks.
I would be very happy if you let me know though (and it would be great if you were kind enough to even link my gallery). You don't have to ask or even fear refusal... I'm just curious. ^^;

Thank you for your attention! :aww:


Currently I am working on a new APH-fanwork again. I don't know when I will be able to finish it though, since quite some things keep me from work lately.

I was also asked to draw more dialect-strips about the German speaking countries (= all German speaking characters shown in the manga, since I don't want to make up OCs). They are probably only understandable and funny for Germans themselves - at least mostly. Thus I am just not sure if more would be interesting at all. What do you think? :O_o:

Or is there any particular character you would like to see in my drawing style? Now is your golden opportunity (I don't take commissions, but suggestions). :XD:
That goes also for the "something different" part of "I draw fanart for APH and something different in turns".

At some point I also thought about doing some historical oder political APH-fanworks, too. I am conceited enough to think that my general knowledge would be good enough, I also read a lot about history and recent events. But... I'm kind of too sensitive for something like that. It's not only that I often get goose-bumps while reading/ watching/ listening/ doing research, on top of this I am pretty sure that I wouldn't be able to take big debates about touchy subjects. And I can't imagine that fanworks like that would not cause these debates.
That's why – even if I absolutely love other artist's historical and political works – I decided not to draw any myself. I hope you understand that. I will concentrate on humorous, cultural or linguistic things like I did so far.
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