Okay, I just have to ask this, because it's been bothering me for quite some time. To all the Hetalia manga/anime fans, why do you like it? I tried out the first two episodes of the anime and the first few strips of the comic, but I just don't get the appeal. I see so many people into it; hell, one of my students passed her Geography exam because she memorized all the countries! I used to look down on it because I thought it was a serious show about the Axis Powers, but upon learning that it's a comedy, I thought I'd give it a chance. Is there something about it that draws people in? I mean, stereotyping can be hilarious if done right, but Italy calling out "Pasta" in a near-orgasmic voice while America is arguing for an environment-cleaning robot just doesn't grab me. @__@

Outside of that, I feel a little disconnected from my online friends. I literally go through my day three pages of flist every morning in less than two minutes, so while I have skimmed everyone's posts, I have no time to comment on them. Feels kinda lonely, but the end of the semester grabs all of my time! ;__;