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Nations' relationships with alcohol

Since Hima recently updated that Spain is "scary" when drunk, I thought it would be fun to go through our headcanons and ponder what the countries are like/do when they drink! (Since it seems to come up a lot in this series...)

My thoughts on certain characters:

England- Well, I think we all know what happens with this one. Clothes come off, soppy memories come to the surface, or-alternatively- other nations get persuaded to do horrible, really foolish things. (I'm looking at you Germany.) Where my perspective differs from others is that I don't think England consumes that much alcohol per drunken event. He just somehow can't overcome being a relative lightweight no matter how much he tries!

France- Holds his liquor better than England, but really isn't the hardcore party type that his reputation would suggest. Actually, most of the time he's looking to make sure that his fellow nations don't utterly destroy themselves when intoxicated, except when they're doing something really, really amusing. He would much rather take the time to enjoy a really good vintage than get exceptionally drunk because over-consumption reminds him of how he acted during the most despondent periods of his life (French Revolution, Fin de Siecle, etc.)

Germany- His sheer physical size keeps him relatively in control even after several beers, but when he's encouraged to cross that line- watch out! (Gakuen game, anybody?) I feel like his conversations with a drunk!North Italy would just be too amazing, just emotions and random overly-intense declarations of affection. ("Liebling...you...you...are like a STRUDEL! A strudel that I would eat WITH MY BARE HANDS.")

Romano- All talk and no action. Can't drink beer because it's too German ~~tastes like horse piss~~. Prefers limoncello or amaretto or something else sweet. Gets surprisingly chilled out and sleepy, and usually just crawls into a corner to throw up or sleep or something when he has too much.

Russia- Nobody. Drinks. With. Russia. It's a rule of national self-preservation. Only America has broken that tenet in the past century and he ended up somewhere in Chechnya without any memories of the past 48 hours.

What are your thoughts?

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Canada got a tattoo that reads "je me souviens" once while drunk. He doesn't regret it, however. Or at least most of the time he doesn't regret it.

America- I think he'd be one of those really happy drunks who'd get even more obnoxious when intoxicated(most Americans are). he'd probably be like "hey, sexy lady" to everyone and be even more of a perv than France... and why he's not on the good side of some of the "lady countries" of the world...and England.

We know Latvia drinks way more than is good for because of Stress.Poor guy.

I have a feeling Hungary can throw them back,as she was raised amongst warriors.She and Prussia went drinking and hell raising together at least once I am sure :)

I see Poland liking fruity little umbrella drinks usually but has an unexpected tolerance for strong Vodkas and other hard booze,esp when reminiscing about his past glories.Liet has learned to stay the hell away when he gets like that!

Poland gets angry whenever someone says that vodka is a Russia's invention.
In his Marukaite Chikyuu he sings about "spirytus rektyfikowany" which is the strongest alcohol in the world, if he really likes it I think he beats all other characters in drinking, oh and sometimes he loves cheap wine and recently he's more and more into beer... lol I can write far too much about alcohol love of my nation.

THIS. THIS RIGHT HERE. A lot of people don't believe me when I say this. >_>

(it doesn't help my perception that the Poles in my family could out-drink anyone, though that led to some pretty bad stuff so I wouldn't suggest drinking the way they did/do at all. Also, apparently, my family owned a saloon back in Poland, so go figure. >_O )

http://www.vice.com/from-poland-with-love/wodka-wars--5 - I think that it may be interesting for you ;)

America can handle his beer, any and all types of beer. He handles it quite well and sometimes impresses Germany and Prussia but is still happy and handsy. Give him certain hard liquors (Rum, Tequila, Ouzo, Vodka. Gin) and he will become quiet and morose, but if you give him Whiskey and Brandy and Schnapps, he becomes quite handsy and happy. Better yet, just only give him beer and he'll be happy.

Canada is the same with beer. He can handle a lot of it, but strays from hard liquors.... they make him go mad and become a hyper version of his Brother.

Greece really likes his Ouzo.... and will only drink Sake with Japan.

Liechtenstein tiny version of Germany. She can handle with goes into her body but can't handle any liquor of any type, no liquor for this chick.

Edited 2011-10-10 03:33 (UTC)

I don't really have any drunk!headcanon, I just wanted to say that yours for Germany was absolutely beautiful and made my night. <3

Thank you! I just can't get it out of my mind that Germany and Italy would just be hysterical to watch interact at a bar. Probably highly influenced by my love of the fic "Candy is Dandy..."

Agreed! Although, I think Prussia would be a depressive drunk and Sweden would talk a lot.

Austria-not a heavy drinker but more the connoisseur of fine brandy and sherry with dinner or maybe a nice wine.

Cuba is proud of his Rums and has been wondering how it would make Canada act...;)

Switz doesn't usually drink-dulls the senses,slows the reflexes ETC.He feels it might put him a vulnerable position.He turns into a angry drunk any way and he would not want his sister to see him that way.

Canada - Swears like a motherfucker when he's drunk. The things that come out of his mouth when he's blitzed would make sailor blush. Mr. Nice Guy he is NOT when he's had a few, and no minor annoyance is beyond his foul-mouthed contempt.

Bulgaria - (Okay, I have to admit, this is based on something a friend of a friend said.) Gets really weird and asks uncomfortable questions like "Do you respect me? Do you respect me?".

Greece - He dances. Specifically, he dances a zeibekiko. A drunken zeibekiko. Watch out for his legs, his aim isn't exactly 100%.

Switzerland - (This is sort of from personal experience) Suddenly becomes the coolest person ever when he drinks. He'll skydive, climb Everest, or maybe just pass out in the street and wake up in lock-up - the latter of which he'll brush off like it ain't no thang. Perhaps Drunk Switz is a legend to the others, and very sorely missed when Sober Switz reappears.

omg your bulgaria and greece headcanons are now mine. esp the bulgaria one.

Oh, I don't know any other country than my own, so I'll just write what most Australians do (at least, considering how much it's on the news I get the impression of, and what my workmates say):

Australia: Considers Friday and Saturday nights as a time to get totally smashed. Intoxication is the goal, he'll drink up to 15 cans of beer and totally brag about it on Monday. He'll get rowdy, into fightfights outside the bar and pass out in King's Cross. He'll walk the 10 km home and crash, sleeping the whole day and be recovered at 4PM. On Sunday, depending on how wisely he considers Monday morning, he'll drink a couple of beers while watching football. He'll stand a Red Wine and occasionally have one of those flavoured Vodka's, but he considers them girly.

Also, his love for his own developed beers and his heritage from Germany leads to him hosting Oktoberfest also. He'll keep inviting Germany until he comes.

pass out in King's Cross

Cannot unsee this, lol. ~~That would be so Australia in my book!~~

Haha, Australia sounds like my brother when he's drunk.
So pretty accurate.
Stealing headcanon ;)

(going off personal experience from my time in Japan)

Japan- Is a real lightweight. He likes vodka and gin and tonics, though. Once he's drunk, that reserved personality melts away, especially if someone takes him to a Japanese karaoke place. Seeing the normally quiet nation suddenly jumping around on the furniture, singing Auld Lang Syne at the top of his lungs can be a little disconcerting for other nations, the first time they see it.

LOL Romano XD
Romano seems like a type who would crawl to the corner and sleep soundly <3
I can so understand Russia being the scariest...

I just can't imagine Spain being "scary" I hope sensei expands on this XD

America: Can't hold his liquor. Really prone to moodswings when he's drunk; one second, he's dancing around with a lampshade on his head, the next he's pounding your face in... while wearing the lampshade. Doesn't help that he cannot resist drinking games. Tends to prefer beer and whisky, but he likes Jeremiah Weed every once in a while.

Canada: Holds his liquor surprisingly well, and can even keep up with Russia. He's more of an angry drunk, especially if he's drinking while watching a hockey game, and he also can't resist drinking games. Also tends towards beer, but he'll drink almost anything.

Japan: Agreeing with the "he's a lightweight" theory. Expect to see a red face, a necktie tied around his head, (even if he wasn't wearing one in the first place!) and drunken renditions of Kyu Sakamoto's "Sukiaki". Goes for sake if he's feeling sentimental, domestic brews if he's just had a long day, imports if he's with other Nations, (and they're buying) and Habu Sake if he's feeling ballsy. (Look it up and you'll know why.)

Russia: Second-highest tolerance of all the Nations; it's almost impossible to get him drunk. When he is, though, he's overly cheerful and will sing the Trololo song if he has the oppurtunity. Prefers vodka (duh) but he just can't pick a favourite.

Prussia: Third-highest tolerance, same for Germany. Definitely someone where you want to hide all sharp and/or flammable objects in case he DOES manage to get drunk. Prefers beer (duh) but his absolute favourite is Barenfang.

Hungary: Can hold her liquor as well as Prussia and better than Austria. Not afraid to get into drinking contests with Prussia, win, and cause massive damage afterwards. Likes beer, but she's willing to drink anything if she's challenged to do so.

Austria: Worst tolerance of the Frying Pangle, but pretty decent overall. If there are enough bottles around, he'll try to play a glass bottle harmonica... despite being surprisingly out-of-tune. Sometimes goes for beer, but he usually prefers wine and absinthe.

England: I think we all know what his tolerance is. And it seems he has a level of drunk for just about everything from "speaking in Iambic Pentameter" to "naked waiter". Likes rum, gin, brandy, and damn near everything else you put in front of him.

Ukraine: Highest tolerance of the Nations. (?!) Seemingly never gets drunk, although there are rumours of wild drunken escapades from her days as a cossack... but these can neither be confirmed nor denied. That being said, don't mess with her in a barfight. Goes for vodka, but she's fine with damn near everything.

And that's all I have... so far.

Speaking in Iambic Pentameter
OH GOD YES

THIS.

<33333 Your description of Canada, Russia and England.

Iambic Pentameter to naked waiter???? For that alone, I will love you forever.

Pfff, I love the whole description of England, especially the Iambic Pentameter and likes rum, gin, and brandy.

Totally stealing that Ukraine has the strongest alcohol tolerance.
Description on Japan and America is pretty spot on too!

Ones I have more thought out head canon for:

Ukraine is one of the very few nations that can actually out drink Russia; however, she has not drunk with her brother before, so not many actually believe that. She doesn't get drunk often, but when she does, (it is rumored) she is much more relaxed and is willing to do things she wouldn't normally do that she usually regrets later. She absolutely loves mixing her drinks.

Estonia has an unusually high alcohol tolerance and prefers spirits but only drinks beer when he has alcohol with his meal. However, he might have been slightly alcoholic at one point in time though nowadays he usually is the one who lightly scolds Latvia or Finland when either of them drinks to much. He seems to be more likely to get drunk if he mixes his drinks (because he usually mixes high proof drinks with higher proof drinks), and when drunk, he's more likely to act childishly and succumb to his feelings.

Ones I have just a note or two on:

Finland more likely than not will get drunk if he gets on a boat to visit his friend.

Lithuania doesn't drink that much probably because he knows that it will just make him feel more depressed.

Poland likes Vodka but will not under any circumstances drink Russian Vodka.

Prussia and Denmark like to argue over who has the best beer... a lot.

Some more Asians! ;w;

Taiwan: She can hold her liquour, mainly because she ~~eats so much beforehand.~~ However she likes to pretend she's drunk to see what how people react. Beer (especially Taiwanese beer) is her favorite! When she's really drunk she gets absolutely no qualms about boundaries. None.

Korea loves drinking games but can never manage to finish them. He has no idea what his limit is and will keep drinking until he's under the table. He's an incredibly enthusiastic drunk and makes up wild ideas (and is really handsy). He really would drink anything, since he knows it all originated in him anyways.

Hong Kong: Drinks to be polite but he really would prefer not to. He is usually the judge of drinking games. A terrifying drunk, he disappears into thin air and there is usually property damage on the headlines the next day.

China: His tolerance is better than Japan's, but still ridiculously lightweighted. He can usually stay composed enough to hide that he's drunk but this usually devolves into angry tirades. And lots of tears, too. He is that rare combination of angrysad, and being yelled at by a guy who's openly sobbing usually unnerves anyone who's drinking with him. Prefers Tsingtao beer, and likes champagne way too much.

Japan: ^^ I agree with everyone.

Vietnam: She tries not to drink too much and rarely fails, so she doesn't have as many 'embarrasing drunken stories'. The few stories that have happened, however, are top secret and only China knows about them. Rice wine is her favorite.

Thailand: Oh man, he can drink till the sun goes down. He isn't nearly up to the level of Russia, Germany, or Canada, but he can imbibe like the wind. The problem is that he's still very like himself when he's drunk save for his hand-eye coordination-and really every single other coordination.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_alcohol_consumption

Ladies and gentleman, sort-of-canon rankings of who can drink whom under the table.

I read all post and was like "What the....? Who says that Finland can drink a lot? When I met some people from this country,they were usually the first who got under the table..."

Thank you so much for posting this *hugs*

btw: these head cannons are based on my experiences

-Ireland can drink a lot and can hold it pretty well

-Hungary prefers wine over beer

-Belgium makes really good beer *Stella,Hmmmm :)*

-Denmark/Finland/Sweden/Norway - when they are out of their countries(homes),they want to drink as much as they can....usually it gets pretty bad for them *their hangovers are pretty bad*

-France love wine,but rarely gets drunk *be it his strength or he just knows how to drink is a mystery*

-Poland can drink a lot and hold it pretty well

-same for Austria (not so much like Poland,but more than Germany)

-Czech always tease Germany about his fails in drinking contests and that he can never have better beer than him (well....at least he thinks his beer is the best)

Jeez...I think we need a Moldova, Uganda, and Czech Republic now just so we can have the "Super Intoxicated Trio" aka the REAL Bad Friends Trio. Maybe that's why we don't see them in the series, they've just been passed out under the table at the World Conferences this WHOLE TIME.

And wow, my country (USA) is quite low on the list. I guess that's the result of a 21 year old drinking age and alcohol being forbidden in so many places. Also, note to self: don't fuck with Eastern Europeans.

Well if the personification of my country is anything like what I see if its people, then its not so much that England's a lightweight but that he has no idea of his own limitations. :S

France and Germany both enjoy a drink but know when to stop (again going by my perceptions of national stereotypes).

I think America can hold his liquor pretty well, but tries not to drink too much because of what happened during the prohibition age (he doesn't want to become what he was back then).

Canada would become much, much louder and the other nations would notice him for once if they are drinking together.

The Italy brothers I think would prefer not to drink (definitely wine though). Out of the two I think Veneziano would drink beer and other alcoholic drinks, but not all the time; rarely.

Germany and Prussia can both hold their liquor. When Germany finally gets drunk I think he becomes more emotional and, like ithinkithought said, "overly-intense declarations of affection." I only say that because of what happened in the Gakuen Hetalia game XD Prussia sometimes acts like France when drunk, but I think when he's really hammered, he becomes depressed.

With Japan, he'd tell you every single thing he's ever noticed about you and his opinions. Of course he won't remember it in the morning.

It doesn't take much to get Finland drunk. He'll just laugh away and it'll be all rainbows and happy things.

Sweden can take in a lot of alcohol. It's really hard for him to get drunk and when he does I think he just becomes more agressive, but also expressive.

Oh I love these; your idea for Germany had me laughing way too much. "Liebling...you...you...are like a STRUDEL! A strudel that I would eat WITH MY BARE HANDS." <--- brilliant XD I'd love to see the other nations' reactions to hearing him say something random like that.

Lithuania and Prussia argue about who's beer is better. (Lithuanian beer is supposed to rival German been in awesomeness!) They are equally matched in drinking ability. Lithuania forgets English when he's drunk.

Both, Germany and Prussia, can control themselves very well even after many many beers, they're used to it. With liqueur and other booze, however... not that easily. While Prussia seems to can drink more schnapps he's completely weak to wine, Germany on the other hand is the other way around.

Both get louder when drunk, looser, even Germany doesn't seem as serious anymore. Germany gets looser and looser until he gets unconscious. Prussia on the other hand gets looser until a certain point - and gets a breakdown. You know, with crying, sobbing, "everyone hates me" and "I know I'm horrible" features. This doesn't happen very often and only his closest friends know him like that.

France doesn't even drink that much. He knows he can't hold his liqueur that well, so he tries to drink less than others. When he's drunk he giggles all the time but is not as annoying as people may think. He becomes quite... adorable. His charming flirting comes off and is replaced with deepest honesty.

Holland loses his cool look. He's the one who plays tricks on people and changes completely when drunk.

Finland would get rather aggressive/violent if something doesn't please him when drunk.

...'cause that's how Finnish men usually do. First they're all happy and yeyy but then they'll start act.. aggressive.

Hmmmm~ I often have headcanons involving nations and booze (is this normal? XP), and for America I've always imagined him drinking beer since he was a baby.

You see, beer was first introduced to the colonies in 1620, and is often regarded as being the fuel for the Revolution...XD;;; Almost all of the meetings were held in taverns.

America is also the only nation to beat German beer in international competition. :3

But when it comes to him being drunk, I can see him being innocent and adorable. Like when he was a kid. Why? They say a person's true personality comes out when drunk and so far in the series, the most honest we've seen him was when he was a cute little kid. :3 He'll be insecure and probably wet the bed too.

Any thoughts on Belarus? My headcanon says she has the lowest tolerance out of her siblings but when she does get drunk gets even scarier than normal

Belarus probably has pretty decent tolerance in the endgame, but I'd think she would start showing the effects of the alcohol sooner, if that makes sense. That steel resolve she has probably becomes soggy and morose unusually quickly, and it would become a gamble whether she'd react to any consolation with mild acceptance or with violence. But really, woe to anyone who crosses her at that point, whether they intended to or not. You'd wish she'd let you off with only broken fingers.
In the end if she's gotten morose, she quietly cries herself to sleep. It's kind of pitiful, really.
Else, she's capable of picking herself back up like nothing even happened.

in my mind turkey can be a really jolly drunk and can get awkwardly touchy feely and/or sentimental and end up throwing an arm around your shoulder and his accent would gradually get worse and punctuated with turkish. (this headcanon is partially influenced by that strip with him and iceland) i also don't think he drinks that often and rarely gets completely smashed because he actually prefers tea and coffee to alcohol!!

Based on information from the Wikipedia article, Andorra's is so high because she lives between France and Spain. HOW ELSE WOULD YOU DEAL WITH THAT?

(Headcanon = Andorra is female)

Andorra is female

YES

Drunked Norway maybe makes Denmark happy....or not?
(I think Himaruya has never read about Russ... http://www.newsinenglish.no/2011/06/03/norways-russ-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/)

Canada's not allowed to drink more then one or two beers or a shot of something heavy…because he's a violent drunk who tends to burn towns down.

America's a light foot

England can actually hold his liquor really well but he drinks to much and ends up sloshed

France doesn't drink heavily unless he gets sucked into one of England's drinking games.

Russia can drink EVERYONE under the table

China likes to drink and is a happy drunk but a bit odd, he startles the other nations unless they're use to it but he's not violent.

I think that Russia is perpetually hung over, which is why he's so evil all the time. Just kidding, but it's a thought. With how often he drinks, does he just shake it off or does he never get drunk, just buzzed? I do also think that Germany gets extremely emotional when he's drunk.

Japan, probably, loses all his inhibitions and is the guy who swings from chandeliers and goes streaking through 5-star restaurants and feels absolutely horrible about it afterwards.

I once read a headcanon that Veneziano and Romano switch personalities when they both get drunk, and I find that hilarious, so it is now my headcanon.

Have some crack induced headcanons!

Finland: Can hold is alcohol REALLY well, though he is a rather violent drunk.

Turkey: The happiest drunk you'll ever meet. He loves hugs, and cuddles. He just generally loves up on the nearest person.. Be sure to stay near a bathroom, because his bladder suddenly shrinks when he's drunk. (Flashbacks, anyone?)

Greece: It's usually hard to tell if he's drunk or not.. His libido increases ten fold, though.

Japan: It usually depends who he's drinking with. Take him to a karaoke bar with some of his younger generation of citizens or the more hyper nations, he'll dominate that mic. If he goes with any of his officials or the older/sophisticated nations, he'll be a strictly business drunk.

America: He's.. A very happy drunk, to say the least. He loves drinking games, and dancing. A LOT of dancing. Even if he doesn't know you, if some music comes on he'll grab you by the hand and dance. (Square dancing, anyone?)

Latvia: He's a drunk with a very loose tongue.. More so then usual. He can hold his liquor very well, however.

Switzerland: YAHOHO! TRALALA~! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUH-QjhHUCE)

Canada: A very.. Talkative drunk. Though most of his vocabulary at that time will be full of swears..

Sweden: Okay.. Imagine this. Sweden dancing to ABBA.. Now imagine him doing it wearing nothing but an apron while making enough food to feed the world and have leftovers that last a week.

Poland: He can drink Russia under the table, but he prefers fruity little drinks in those cute Martini glasses.

China: He's an overprotective drunk. He gets sudden maternal instincts and has the urge to cuddle every single cute thing he sees.. Now, imagine this all with him still being VERY MANLY. Yeah. That's how he is. (Except when he drinks when he is depressed.. I'm sure you all remember that strip.)

South Korea: (I had way too much fun with this one.) KARAOKE BARS ORIGINATED IN KOREA! He'll dominate the dance floor and sing K-Pop until he passes out. Also, groping. He loves drinking with America, because during that time they are such bros.

France: ..OP sums up my thoughts on him perfectly.

Germany: OP, get out of my head. (Strudel.. I don't even..)

England: OP is brilliant!

Sealand: (He's not of age yet, no headcanon for me :'D) Look at me, I'm Sealand! I'm not a country, I'm a turtle!

Prussia: Everyone remembers his Marukaite Chikyuu, Hatefutte Parade, character songs, etc? Yeah. Imagine that ten times louder with a lot more ear-bleeding. (Atsushi ;u;!)

...I can go on forever. Really, I can.

I don't understand why England is always thought of as a lightweight, especially because he probably drank a boatload of grog and rum during his pirate days. I've always thought he just indulges too much.

Also, Switzerland can drink *everyone* under the table, especially when it comes to beer. Except maybe Russia, whom maybe he'll tie with in a drinking game. Always surprising, because everyone thinks he's a lightweight.

Finland is a rambunctious drunk. As in, he'll completely lose any inhibitions about doing anything, and his judgment goes to hell. Which is why it's a good thing Sweden's usually around, or comes around to check on him, when he goes drinking.

Speaking of Sweden, being drunk doesn't cause him to gain any more expression on his face, but he'll be much more willing to start dancing. On the table.

..but he'll be much more willing to start dancing. On the table.

YES!

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