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NorthernPearl — When Push Comes To Shove

Published: 2011-09-21 15:09:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 6096; Favourites: 118; Downloads: 37
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Description A late update as I wanted things to at least stop being such a hot topic before I put this up.

I drew this after the terrorist-attacks in Norway the 22nd of July this year. As with many others I was astounded by the love, care and the power that people showed after this towards and for each other. The unity among the Norwegians, but also the support that many countries offered each other.

I could probably go in to a long talk about what these attacks made me feel, but that isn't the point of this.

I started thinking about the relationship of the countries in the north, and of course other countries too. But at least up here, there is always these remnants of our old rivalries, even if they are more or less evident depending on the situation at hand. But, I think it's a bit like with siblings; we can argue and disagree and dislike each other and what we do, but when push comes to shove we are there for each other.

I don't know if everyone would agree, but that's what I think.

That Idea is here illustrated with the excellent characters of Scandinavia and The World, courtesy of the excellent *humon !

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Comments: 47

Omenaattori [2018-05-28 14:22:18 +0000 UTC]

OHMYGOD SO CUTE

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ThisNameIsAwesome [2015-04-15 18:15:29 +0000 UTC]

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NorthernPearl In reply to ThisNameIsAwesome [2015-04-16 15:23:13 +0000 UTC]

I apologized so many times for forgetting Iceland D:

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ThisNameIsAwesome In reply to NorthernPearl [2015-04-17 00:07:17 +0000 UTC]

I was joking, sorry XD

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NorthernPearl In reply to ThisNameIsAwesome [2015-04-17 12:52:49 +0000 UTC]

Hah, no, it's alright, sort of figured you were

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dragonwings90 [2014-06-26 17:26:31 +0000 UTC]

Awww Sweden and Finland have their arms around echother ^^
Instant favorite

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NorthernPearl In reply to dragonwings90 [2014-06-26 18:42:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav and the comment

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dragonwings90 In reply to NorthernPearl [2014-06-26 19:02:43 +0000 UTC]

np ^^

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Krystianna [2013-04-06 16:42:24 +0000 UTC]

The picture is so wonderful it makes me want to cry.

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NorthernPearl In reply to Krystianna [2013-04-06 19:59:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I don't like making people cry, but I take it as a compliment! XD

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Krystianna In reply to NorthernPearl [2013-04-09 11:47:30 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it was a cheerful cry. it is small things like this pic that still give me a feeling of hope for humanity

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NorthernPearl In reply to Krystianna [2013-04-09 17:10:43 +0000 UTC]

awww, thank you!

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Nessiesan [2012-12-22 16:58:38 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful! I agree with you, the sibling thing .. Yeah. ;v; Great job.

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NorthernPearl In reply to Nessiesan [2012-12-22 17:19:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and thanks for the fav!

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Fyngirl [2012-07-22 10:39:43 +0000 UTC]

Exactly how I feel about my neighbours/family Whenever I am out traveling and meet a Swede or Norwegian we instantly starts hanging out, talking like old friends. Love my Nordic family <3

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NorthernPearl In reply to Fyngirl [2012-07-30 15:55:30 +0000 UTC]

Gotta stick together And thanks for the fav!

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Fyngirl In reply to NorthernPearl [2012-07-31 16:46:49 +0000 UTC]

Velbekomme!

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kayanne21 [2012-05-13 22:18:44 +0000 UTC]

Aaaaawwwwwwwww. That's just...I can't even....Aaawwwww...

I love that idea that whenever they're a crisis at hand, everyone rallies together to offer support. It's one of the fundamental aspects of human nature no matter what happens, I believe most of us have.

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ACMuren [2012-04-12 22:54:33 +0000 UTC]

So true. soo true... -.-

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Nodiel-71 [2011-11-19 00:00:04 +0000 UTC]

Auu...

I couldn't agree more with you... I like how you worded this!

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NorthernPearl In reply to Nodiel-71 [2011-11-19 19:38:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Hanachino-Hime [2011-10-20 00:21:09 +0000 UTC]

It actually made me tear up a little.

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NorthernPearl In reply to Hanachino-Hime [2011-10-22 11:11:07 +0000 UTC]

Aww, I'm glad that you like it. Or... I hope that's why it's making you tear up. Not that I want you to be sad and cry, obviously but— *rambles*

Thanks, and thanks for putting it in your collection!

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Apache111 [2011-10-16 12:42:59 +0000 UTC]

This is ... Spectacular!
Well done, my friend! Well done.

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NorthernPearl In reply to Apache111 [2011-10-19 11:16:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and thanks for the fav!

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Apache111 In reply to NorthernPearl [2011-10-20 16:16:37 +0000 UTC]

Not a problem! ^^

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thecruelseasons [2011-10-06 08:01:43 +0000 UTC]

Awr! That's cute and sad. :/

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NorthernPearl In reply to thecruelseasons [2011-10-08 14:10:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, dear

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thecruelseasons In reply to NorthernPearl [2011-10-10 05:46:53 +0000 UTC]

Not a problem.

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SockTiger [2011-10-03 10:38:52 +0000 UTC]

Nice heart melting pic. Gotta love it. Would be better with iceland in it, but so many has already talked about that so I feel stupid for telling you about it. And finns feel outsiders easily `cause they keep feelings deep inside. We don`t enjoy it, but can`t get rid of such a habbit. Has been always like that, I guess.

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NorthernPearl In reply to SockTiger [2011-10-08 14:10:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for both of your comments and Like I ssaid before, I completely forgot about Iceland which was a sad mistake. And I do feel that Finland isn't that far away from the rest of us up in the north! But that differs I suppose; I have friends in Finland, so...

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SockTiger In reply to NorthernPearl [2011-10-20 14:19:29 +0000 UTC]

well, you are welcome!

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SockTiger [2011-10-03 10:22:25 +0000 UTC]

With Iceland in it it would be PERFECT!!! And eaven when Finns are not so close to other scandinavians

(I don`t know if this includ sweden. Me and almost everyone I know like them but..)

but we still move alot from here to norway, `cause it`s too expencive to live in here (lol XD ) Seriously, I can`t buy eaven ice cream soon anymore. One ball is over 2€!
Back to the point: I think this is heart melting pic. Gotta love it Well done

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77Hawk77 [2011-09-22 10:05:54 +0000 UTC]

Kinda looks like finland has 3 arms o_o

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NannoAnno In reply to 77Hawk77 [2011-09-22 19:13:21 +0000 UTC]

pssssssssssst its just the spae between Sweden and Finland

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NorthernPearl In reply to 77Hawk77 [2011-09-22 15:13:07 +0000 UTC]

You don't know that he does?

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1-alone-together [2011-09-22 08:26:52 +0000 UTC]

~okay... now i wish people in south east asia could be this close...

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NorthernPearl In reply to 1-alone-together [2011-09-22 09:51:22 +0000 UTC]

It starts with one person! That you wish this is one step towards it. *hugs*

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Karalora [2011-09-22 01:49:17 +0000 UTC]

Heartwarming and awesome. And so, so true.

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NorthernPearl In reply to Karalora [2011-09-22 09:49:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Mellobird [2011-09-21 15:20:30 +0000 UTC]

To be honest, I think the Scandinavian countries have a much closer relationsship with Iceland than they have with Finland, so I'm a bit sad you left him out. Great drawing, though, they look adorable.

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NorthernPearl In reply to Mellobird [2011-09-22 09:49:22 +0000 UTC]

I suppose that's something that differs between countries and people, but it was a big mistake on my part that I left him out. IF I find the original sketch I will maybe try to update it. And thank you!

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Vellova In reply to Mellobird [2011-09-21 22:03:49 +0000 UTC]

That depends. Finland has little to do with Denmark, but the relation to Sweden is of fundamental magnitude.

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Mellobird In reply to Vellova [2011-09-22 12:43:29 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, he may have a close realationship with Sweden, but southern Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia (including Iceland) have very little to do with him.

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SnowLady4Ever [2011-09-21 15:11:27 +0000 UTC]

Okay, that is really sweet. I wish this had Iceland though... But still, really sweet. ;w;

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NorthernPearl In reply to SnowLady4Ever [2011-09-21 15:17:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! And yes, I realized much too late that Iceland was missing which makes me rather sad...

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SnowLady4Ever In reply to NorthernPearl [2011-09-21 15:46:34 +0000 UTC]

Oh well, everyone makes mistakes every now and then

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