Hetalia Observations & Ponderances.

[bijou-cho.livejournal.com]

Hi all! Just de-lurking  for a quick question, don't mind me.

As we know, the characters of Hetalia and their stories are largely inspired by certain real facts, be they general stereotype(e.g: Italia loving pasta, France being very affectionate), or an event triggered by history (e.g: why russia carries a faucet around, and China's copyright infringement saga- this one made me giggle hard because I've ever watched this on youtube way before Hetalia came about and made the instant connection ) and so on, but all the same, has anyone else ever found themselves observing/reading something about a character or a particular strip that they can't quite explain how the association came about?  I seem to do so a bit and it got me wondering very inane things, and I was hoping someone could enlighten me, or at least share your theories of how or what may have inspired it.

My personal ponderances run along the lines of: 

1) Is there any particular reason why Sweden (Su-san) is portrayed with 'scary eyes'? (Are those eyebags? And if they are, why Sweden?)

2) Is there any particular reason why UK is portrayed as the 'pure' one who can see things others can't (like Unicorns? for that matter, is the selection of a Unicorn based on certain references to UK as well?) 

These are the two topmost questions that come to mind, so if anyone has any theories or actual references they would be most appreciated! Also, do post your own questions (and answers too) if you've got them.. eh, so I don't feel alone with my idiosyncrasies? =D

Thanks in advance for all your lovely thoughts!

edit: Squee, a discussion Kumbaya! (Man, the things you miss while you're working!)

Comments

[zero-rechter.livejournal.com]

LOL, BETWEEN THAT AND THE 'the snow is soft!', HOW IN EARTH AM I SUPPOSED TO SEE RUSSIANS FACE TO FACE AGAIN WITHOUT LAUGHING?

[elsabroso.livejournal.com]

Try thinking about how hard they could hit you with that pipe?

[butachanlj.livejournal.com]

IAWTC. At this rate, I think I'll never be able to take Russians seriously again (unless they threaten with their pipes, then it's another story :D)