Really good that you guys took the time to do this, read the journal on yiangillium´s Deviantart a few days ago so... It´s really emotional to hear thees stories and I really wanna thank you guys for taking the time to do this. Tack
You guys are so amazing for doing this! I can't believe you could be brave enough to make a public video about this! You're amazing and have restored my faith in the fandom
I think it's really great that you all decided to make this video to raise awareness of this problem. It's really saddening that those sorts of words are just being tossed around like that. I remember awhile back hers in the US it was really popular to accuse someone of "raping" you if they hugged you or jumped on you or something like that. Every couple years or so it seems to pop back up and it's really upsetting.
I too love what you guys are doing with this. It truly does offend me when I was at school and the teacher was discussing WWII and some kids in the back of the classroom go and insult Germany for something that was the fault of one man. Whenever people begin to label Germans as Nazi's I always stop them and explain just how inconsiderate they are being for a wonderful country. It seems that people have forgotten any other part of German history and only focused on this one horrible part. Also, I believe France to be a gentleman and he would never be one to do something as disgusting as rape. Spain being a pedophile is simply horrible, they are insulting him because of the fact that he was a good parent figure to Romano. And when you think about it, Romano really did need someone to care about him since he felt so rejected from the world. It is truly uplifting to see others love these characters for who they truly are, not for what someone thought would be a funny joke. Thank you, very much.
Thank you all for your amazing support and kind words!!! It was an honor to make this video and an even greater honor that you guys are watching it. All of my love to all of you!
I love your cosplay group and I really look up to you guys for addressing this matter. Seeing as how my mother was a victim of rape after her best friend tricked her, I just really want to thank you guys for this video. My family comes from German descent (except I live in America), so whenever I hear someone calling Germany or German's in general Nazi, I think about how my great-grandparents must have felt during WWII, and I get offended. My second nickname being Romano (first being Russia) in my group of friends, whenever I hear someone calling Spain a Pedo, I get really defensive, as he was a great guardian to Romano and doesn't deserve to be called that. I just wanted to thank all of you guys sooo very much for addressing this sensitive matter. Thank you!
It really is tragic that this stuff happens. I mean, a cosplayer just wants to dress up as their favorite character and have fun. To be called something as awful as that, is absolutely horrible. I can't even begin to describe how bad this problem has gotten. Such a serious and sensitive topic is now thrown around like a joke and it's become out of hand. I feel really sad that these people have to put up with this stuff in order to continue doibg what they love. I was genuinly moved to tears when I heard about the France's experiences. :,(
Thank you so much for bringing this serious issue to everyone's attention, it is easy to get caught up in the silliness of cosplay and forget about others and how they might feel about sensitive subjects like rape, thank you for reminding every one about how using terms like rape or rapist or pedophile can affect others
I am a Germany cosplayer and I've had people question if I'm a nazi or support them. I always told them no, and its all just fun for me to dress up. But I feel so terrible when people say that to me. Thank you for making this video it makes me feel better...Thanks. =)
My sister always cosplays with me. We go to conventions and meet ups as France and Spain. We have run into these problems every time. It really bothers us because of personal. People don't seem to understand that it's not ok to joke about this. Thank you so much for addressing this issue.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have had some pretty strange experiences in my life time and they were mostly at conventions. And when these cosplayers were throwing the word around in a joking fashion. My friend actually had to tell them to stop. Because it was making both her and I very uncomfortable. Thankfully they did stop shortly after. But it's good to know you guys made this video. And Francis, I am sorry I can't remember your username. You are really strong.
I truly respect you for making this video. It's a serious issue, the fandom is out of control... But I'm glad the are people like you who care. And rape is something that should always be taken seriously, I agree. And the BTT gets such a horrible reputation... But how come nobody hates on Japan for his hentai? And how come nobody hates on Germany for his porn stash? And how come Italy doesn't get hate for flirting with pretty girls all the time? If you actually listen to what Italy says, he says some really perverted things... Plus, I hate how Germany and Prussia are stereotyped as nazis... That was one dark point in history, and is irrelevant here in the cosplay and anime community. My best friend is Prussian and German and I'm Jewish. It really doesn't matter. And plus, Spain is not a pedophile. He is a great father/older brother figure to Romano, who really needed him. And Prussia is not a pervert, when he accidentally groped Hungary, he prayed for forgiveness for his sins. And France is not a rapist. He is a bit flirtatious, nothing else. He lost Jeanne D'Arc, which was hard for him, and it changed him, too... And he even said "Love is something you shouldn't force on others." Right there is proof he isn't a rapist. Also, the BTT act one way, but inside, France is really just broken and wants to be loved, Spain is sad, and Prussia is lonely.
I support this, I mean the video. I'm glad you people are mature and don't joke about that stuff. People at my school joke about it a lot and I just walk away, but now that I've watched this, I feel confidence, I hope that telling those people who joke about rape will stop joking, it's neither funny nor cool, it's terrible. Thank you for this video, CrimsonHourCosplay!
I've been raped before. I've only opened up to my current boyfriend about it, it's taken a lot away from me. I was born with depression and anxiety so when this happened it just increased my self hate. I don't think anyone can sympathise of show enough care to take away any of this pain. it's moking a victim when you joke about it or you mock it. it is not okay, the exsperience still haunts me.
Thank you for sharing!! The more the better. I'm going to start sharing the video on facebook and other communities, but I need all the help I can get. Thank you for your encouragement!! We are so happy and honoured that you you've watched the video and liked it. Thank you again!
Thank you for making this. I live very close to the town in Ohio where the rape took place. Actually, the victim is still alive, her attackers were joking about her being dead because she had been still for a long period of time. She'll be testifying against them during the court hearings. My biggest fear is that the attackers are just going to get a "slap on the wrists" and that poor girl is going to live in the same area as her attackers while they run around free.
As a France cosplayer, thank you. While I have not had it to the extent that your France has, I have had people try to call me a rapist, or other foul names. In each case I have pulled them aside and explained that what they said was offensive, inappropriate, and false. I think that people in the Hetalia random have desensitised themselves to the word rape, and this is a serious issue because it is a serious issue that should not be taken lightly. Thank you, once again, for this video
I THANK U FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! IT NEEDS TO BE ADRESSED MORE, AND AND TAKEN CARE OF. IT SHOULDN'T BE FUN, AND IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE. THANK U FOR THIS VID! And just to get off the sad stuff, a new member? That is awesom news! I beleive the next cosplay video to be posted will be AWESOME AND AMAZING, not that they already are though~! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! ;D
Thank you for making this. I showed it to my Hetalian friends, and now we all have completely different outlooks on the BTT than we did before having watched this video.
this is so true, all of it. you dont know what someones been through and you could not only insult one person but a whole country! Its horrible and disgusting. i cosplay Prussia and im always called a pervert, self centered and and yes a Nazi. just being called self centered can hurt someone, but the meaning of pervert, is WAY dulled down these days, and the whole Nazi thing you talked about, people need to think more. thank you for posting this. you guys are awesome.
THANK YOU! People really do need to get this. I didn't think about this stuff untill this video... And truth be told, i was planning on not watching this video and i'm glad i did. It opened my eyes. I'm half German, half Irish and I appreciate you guys telling us about the German stuff. I haven't been to a con since September and even there I didn't hear that stuff. But, I will now be more careful. Thank you SO much.
Thank you for this video. As someone who is both French and German, and has thus heard a lot about being a rapist, pervert and/or Nazi (despite my relatives from Germany being ethnically Jewish) from "friends" within the fandom (some of whom thought it would be OK to sneak up behind me, grope me and form circles around me while closing in and thrusting their hips at me) this means a lot.
Thank you guys for saying this. Really, you have no idea how happy I am you spoke out about this. I live in an area where sexual assaults occur often. I am quite frightened of traveling long distances by myself due to it. It makes me absolutely sick that people in the Hetalia community just fling the word around without even considering that it might- okay, will- offend someone. It's very inconsiderate to those who have been affected by the matter. So thank you Crimson Hour for saying this.
Thank you for this video. Not many would make the effort to take on so deeply ingrained norm in the fandom. I'm not very deeply involved in the fandom myself but even I can see what you mean. And your video inspired me to write a short piece which I have dedicated to all France cosplayers who feel like their character has been misunderstood or mistreated because of the "rapist" label. (FF.net "Ne Me Quitte Pas - Don't Leave Me" by Reta McClain) Kärlek från Finland
This video was amazing. As a cosplayer in the US I have heard people say things about certain characters. Mainly Spain, France, Prussia, and Germany. As an Austria cosplayer I was once asked if I was a Nazi myself, but the worst story that has happened was to a friend of mine who cosplays Germany. She was screamed at in the middle of a convention by an older woman. Another happened at the mall. My Germany was asked why she was dressed as a Nazi by a man. He then started following us to the car.
These are very very wise words, and thank you for saying them~. We should all stop and think about what we are about to say to others in social situations~. I think many people would be surprised by how many things they would think twice about saying instead of just getting caught up in a moment of impatience and ignorance. Let's all have respect for one another and just have some fun together~!
Thank you so much for making this video! Maybe it will get the fandom to stop blindly using the word rape. I hate it when people call France a rapist or even other characters. It really is a serious problem and its great you guys are taking action!
Wow I can't believe you guys have had such bad experiences! You are right, cosplay should be fun and you should not have to worry about things like that! You guys are so strong and so amazing thank you thank you thank you for not being afraid to address the hard topics and let people know so that things can change. I hope your future cosplay experiences can be better and we can change cosplay for the better :)
I actually am going to cosplay France, and my friends already matched themselves with characters... I can't even hug half my friends now because of Frances label. Rape is never funny, and people should not judge other people by their cover. They may actually be a nice person inside and people will never see it. This has a powerful message that should be spread. And I will help spread it. Thank you.
I'm lost for words. I'm cosplaying Spain (In the heta-oni vlog) at the moment and I can't image how it feels to be called a pedophile. I wish I could go to every convention and have a lecture of what all hurtful words means and have a lesson in common sense... Please, keep on playing Spain and, if you have the energy, tell everyone who calls you a pedophile what the word means or (better) tell one of the arranger that someone is calling you something horrible. Mantente fuerte!
Oh okay, thank you for commenting. Sorry I wasn't sure if it was the same one or not. Horrible, just absolutely horrible what happened to that poor girl. Then the whole district and school pretty much helped and tried to hide evidence. It's really sad that people are willing to let kids get away with horendous crimes just because they play a sport. I just wasn't sure if it was the same, because you said she ended up dead and from what I've heard so far she is alive.
I'm not even going to pretend I have something to conect to this, but I was touched that you had the curtesy to bring this up, it doesn't even have to be about cosplay, its just a subject that needs to be spoken about more often.some people seriously need to shut the fuck up and sit down, I honestly aplaud you and this video.
i think the word has lost it's meaning all over the world...and it's sad to know this, to know a fowel unplesent word can enter a confersation and no one takes any notice... i know we have meany rape cases and that it's an every day thing on the news (another soul lost) but it shouldn't commin to every day people even children come out with the word. this realy shows how much we have lost the real meaning of the word...and that shouln't of ever been lost at all! thank you for making this video
I used to cosplay Spain from Hetalia. I loved to cosplaying him and still love the character since Spanish is my first language. But when I was wearing the costume at conventions, most people who would call me a pedophile. I have never liked it, I ignored it at first and a few times even played along, even though I felt bad and disgusted when I pose for pictures. It got to the point that I couldn't cosplay Spain any more.I love the character but it's not a nice thing to be called a pedophile.
you guys are amazing and it touches me because i know what your going through and thank you for posting this video and i agree its wrong to call france a rapist and everything i have witnessed it firsthand and i just wanted to tell all of you are amazing:):):)
Thank you so much for this video. Both my kids and myself are dabblers in cosplay, and my step-daughter is a cosplayer. I know a lot of cosplayers/rpers confuse "rape" with "ravishment fantasy". We live in a rape culture and videos like this do really help.
Wow, this is very eye opening. I know that I myself will throw around these painful words in my videos and life without even thinking about it. Here in America, there are so many things we just take as a joke. Thanks to you guys, I'm going to try to be more careful with my words in videos and just life in general. I know what it feels like to be called something your character isn't (Prussia isn't a Nazi!) and hearing you guys changes my thoughts on how I act regarding France, etc. Thank you ^-^
The worst part about it all is that their excuse is 'They are fictional. They're not real' ... All I have to say is I don't care. It's wrong no matter what it is...
You are all amazing, wonderful people. What you all have said here means a lot, I admire you for voicing this and making it known that being called a 'Rapist', 'Nazi or a 'Pedophile' is not okay, not even when joking. Rape is serious and it always kills me a little inside when France is named as one. My utmost respect goes to you, ReconditeVillian and co, for sticking at cosplaying through the name-calling and standing strong. Thank you, CrimsonHourCosplay.
I got into cosplay when I had just turned 15. I have come to realize Cosplayers in general are very 'touchy feely', but there is a line you just don't cross. I was inexperienced and didn't know this, so when people groped me, 'huggle-ed' me and even forcefully licked me, I thought that was normal. I was sexually harassed and I didn't even know it. Once I got into other fandoms and realized that behavior wasn't just what you had to deal with if you cosplayed, I left the Hetalia community.
Rape makes me sick as I've had horrible past experience with it. One example is when I was 10 and my best friend Artur was raped by his father and I was forced to watch that's probably the worst as he didn't survive. Bet rape is a horrible thing and I really do hate that call France a rapist when he is not he may be perverted but he isn't a rapist that is one thing for sure.
THANK YOU!!! I'm from Germany, I feel so with you. This is a Topic which nobody really thinks about. I only can say Thank you for your Video. And yes the Topic with France is, really ... a bad topic, for me as France Cosplayer it is hard to go to a Convention often other people call me a 'Rapeist' or something else. Thank you for saying this! I habe the most respect for you.
I didn't have the energy to take this battle myself and I really admire you who do. Honestly, this is the first time I'm admitting to anyone else than myself that what happened to me was sexual harassment. I feel like the cosplay/hetalia community is getting a bad reputation so I just want to thank you for taking the first step to making things right.
Thank you for making this. I just recently started cosplaying Prussia and when I tell other Hetalians at school, they just automatically say 'Oh wow, now we're all gonna get raped.' And that's really not cool, especially with me. Cause, not detailed, my past isn't that bright in that department. The others don't know about that, so they don't know how serious it can be. So I keep the ones close to me in check with the whole rape thing. And it's a pretty big issue in the US too.
That's horrible. Calling someone "rapeable" I know for sure where I am in Canada no one would ever say such a thing! Or call someone a nazi! I think it might be because English isn't your guys first language. I would take that as an insult. When people call France/Spain/Prussia Pedophiles/Rapists it pisses me off! It's like, DO THEY NOT KNOW THE MEANING AND HOW SERIOUS THESE THINGS ARE!?
I am very esctatic as well! In a way, I hope this doesn't sound wrong, I hope she doesn't have to remember everything that happened to her. Memories pop up every now and then. Although of course there is that trauma of wondering what really happened to you, the horror that you don't remember anything and knowing it happened, while maybe or maybe not getting over that aspect or just not being able to push past it because you don't know exactly what happened.
France is not a rapist...he's awesome! (he was my first Hetalia love until I saw Japan...) And It is very well wrong for people to use the term "rape" like this. Sure you may be joking, but other people may not know that. When saying something like "you look like you wanna rape someone" you're actually offending them, even if you don't mean for it to offend...
+Persona LPS I agree with you. I really like the Bad Touch Trio. They're not rapist's and not meaning to be, they're meant to be flirters and the kind of men all the ladies love. I'm quite attracted to them!
Thank you so much for your comment! I can't tell you how honoured I am, and I think I can speak for the whole group, that we could do something small for you.
Thank you. Really. I hate the fact that so many of the characters are called such horrible names. I love Spain so much, but I absolutely cannot stand when people call him a pedophile and even celebrate and think it's cute...
Ni har helt rätt! det här är seriöst ett problem inom många fandoms och det är inte okay. Folk behöver se det här för att kunna först hur illa det här är för folk förstår inte. Jag tycker det var super bra av er att göra den här! fast det var jobbigt att göra och att se men budskapet går fram! nu kanske några fler förstår i alla fall och budskapet måste spridas för att Cosplay ska kunna vara kul för folk och inte göra folk ledsna över sånt här för det är så himla onödigt.
I think you're all very brave to have made this video and you're absolutely correct. It's not a joke no matter now much some people may use it in jest. I know that if I knew someone that had been raped, I'd be very upset. It is not right and even in the countries that the word comes from (English lass here) I would never want someone to say that to me. It's why makes me apprehensive about cosplaying certain characters like Panty from PSG.
A group of my friends tend to use the word a lot and this makes me realize how much thay use it I don't think want to cosplay with then if that's all thay are going to be saying I am going to try and tell them that thay shouldn't be using the word that way
I know that the bad touch trio are seen as rapists, pedophile and more....but its no where near true. For France, just because he's known to love sex, that does not mean that he's a rapist. I do not think he would have sex without the partner agreeing. Thats not his character. That's not what he's doing. Spain....no, just no. He is not a pedo. And Prussia....many people forget that the first people the Nazi's invaded were their own. I'm sorry if this comment offended people, I'm not trying to.
Thank you so much for this Video! I saw it on a german community site for cosplayers. I think its true that some Cosplayers, espeacilly the Fandom form Hetalia think its great to use the word rape ... (just read it today on a blog from a hetalia fan). Its awefull and put the word out of its meaning. It is a searius buissness and we need to do something against it.
Thank you for this video. I've had experiences when people have have called me invisible cause i'm canadian. And my friend, she's italian, from the south of italy, she's been called a bitch because of what romano does. Its wrong to. I've seen people call france cosplayers rapists, and its very wrong. Its actually stereotypical really. ILY Crimsonhour and i hope you continue with the videos!
i cosplay France. i have one close friend that once i put my france cosplay freaks out as if i as france will touch her then she starts to hit me and say really mean things to me. one time it got so bad i wanted to cry i took off my cosplay at that point and it was a complete about face. to test it out i put on my prussia cosplay and acted like a really over done france and you know what she was laughing about it just because i was prussia and not france. it made me sad and disappointed in her
I cosplay as France and my friends I cosplay with call me a rapist. When we aren't cosplaying and I'm with on of them at their house, they call one of the others. say "help me, I'm alone in a house with france." It offends me each time and I think it's terrible. There are times were I've wanted to stop. But I have to remind myself that eventually it will get better. Hopefully, people will eventually stop thinking of France as a rapist. The same goes fr Spain and Prussia, and all the others.
As someone who agrees completely with you guys, I think you should talk to or get in contact with Cosplay is NOT Consent, they are on Facebook and Twitter and see if they can do something and get their message into the cons in Sweden. Maybe they can help!
Thank you, for making this video. I have had experiences with me cosplaying Spain - being called a pedophile. And concidering my age, and the age of the people who tell me, I feel really offended. Because I am not a pedophile, and neither is Spain. Even though I love children, it's not THAT kind of love. It's the kind where I just adore them, and think I want one of my own one day. I don't like it when cosplayers call me that at all. Again, thank you for this video. It made my eyes all blank.
Well what she talked about was similar, but she never actually said anything too specific like I described. There are other cases that sadly can be fairly similar in states like Ohio, for now I can only assume as well that she is talking about the same thing I just want an official confirmation on it. You know what I mean? And if she is my apologies.
ok crimson hour cosplay i love what you did to this it means the world to me bacause my friend loves france and she feels bad that he is labled as a rapist and stuff like that youpeople just added to my top cosplay group from this. thank you once again
Excuse you, what? I honestly doubt they meant it that way, since it's my girlfriend you're talking about and those who call her a rapist, knows that. And honestly, who would call someone a rapist just because of their looks? That makes no sense. While you might not be very sensitive, others just might. Words can hurt incredibly much, no matter if they're true or not. Raping someone is the worst one can do, and being called a rapist over and over again is not fun, it's offensive. /Yiangillium
Thank you for all the support you've all been giving so far! Ever comment makes my heart leap with joy. Thank you for showing everyone that the Hetalia fandom are filled with beautiful, considering and wonderful people! // Bumble-bee-one.
You guys rock for this video. Too many guys say "rape" casually without thinking about the meaning. Same for "Nazi" (I don't think the same on "pedophile", though). I personally hate those labels given to the BTT; France might hit on Iggy to push his buttons, but he would NEVER rape anyone, and I think he even said so once. And as a Spain cosplayer & Spamano shipper, I know Spain would never do anything to harm ChibiRoma or any other child. Thanks for making this video!
I'm sorry people are calling you a rapist just because you cosplay France. I don't even cosplay France but in my group of friends that is my nickname and one of them no matter how many times I tell her she needs to stop saying it still calls me a rapist just because my nickname is France. It makes me sick and I know how you feel. And it is not something to joke around about. I have a friend that has been raped and just hearing the word makes him sick. Thank you for posting this.
People these days-and not JUST in the fandoms- Use Rape way too lightly I mean, people at school sometimes talk about it like its cool! >< Gaud, something's wrong with the world these days...
I am sorry that we didn't reach out to you in the way that we wanted. We have information about what a rape is and if there is any other meaning to the word then it is not known for the common person. If there is another meaning then you have to consider that if you call someone a rapist then you have to assume that this person will take it in the worst way possible. You don't have to been sexualy assulted to be effected. I watched the Ohio tape and can without shame say thst I nearly thow up.
One of the examples sounds similar. Where a group of football players called the Rape Crew by other students took an ex girlfriend raped her at different parties then peed on her, they took photos, supposedly did a video of one of the acts and posted about it on facebook. Another guy was talking about it in a video and trying to make jokes like it's funny because he thought she was dead. Which she wasn't. Is that the same one you were talking about? Or was that just a movie?
I find it quite unsettling that I've actually heard people in my country say it in jest. I know what to do now though. :) and France is no a rapist, he is a lover and would never do anything so horrible. Spain is not a peadophile, he simply gets along with kids like a primary school teacher. And Prussia and Germany are not nazis, they're loyal counties that did why they were told without any choice, even if some people may see it differently.
So many people have asked me while im cosplaying eridan if ive raped sollux or feferi lately and last time my friend who was cosplaying feferi was standing right next to me and i just cant stand anyone using that word casually every
You go girl. That post was really mean, and I hope that person just F's off (Sorry for my swearing) But really?!?! How in the hell would she think that!
To France bro: I promise I will make sure that none of your pics have those comments. My friend had me copslay as France once and it was like being punched in the face. Really, cosplaying as the bad touch as I do (depending on meh friends) you get the kick in the stomach with their comments. It is cool to actually find another person who has the same feeling as you yeah. I promise that if anyone does that to a cosplayer I will protect that person. :)
thank you very much for putting this it means alot to know that there are hetalian cosplayers who ause the word rape. i had respect and love for you girls before and now i have even more love you.
*Claps* Bravo! There was no point in Tenkichan's post. It made no sense and was unnecessary, while making them look like a total jackwade. I still can't believe they said that. In your reply with rape being the worst thing you can do, I agree it is horrible and I hope I don't come off as being insensitive saying this. But there are also just as worst things that happen to people besides rape, like murder and abuse. Whether physically or mentally, they all take away something from you.
Jag älskar er bara ännu mer efter att ha sett den här videon. Sånna här samtalsämnen behövs.
Tack för att ni lägger upp sånna här videos!
the fact that this video had to be made just makes me really sad
Tack för att ni tar upp detta ämne, det behövde verkligen få lite ljus över sig att det inte är okej!
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Really good that you guys took the time to do this, read the journal on yiangillium´s Deviantart a few days ago so... It´s really emotional to hear thees stories and I really wanna thank you guys for taking the time to do this. Tack
You guys are so amazing for doing this! I can't believe you could be brave enough to make a public video about this! You're amazing and have restored my faith in the fandom
I think it's really great that you all decided to make this video to raise awareness of this problem. It's really saddening that those sorts of words are just being tossed around like that. I remember awhile back hers in the US it was really popular to accuse someone of "raping" you if they hugged you or jumped on you or something like that. Every couple years or so it seems to pop back up and it's really upsetting.
I too love what you guys are doing with this. It truly does offend me when I was at school and the teacher was discussing WWII and some kids in the back of the classroom go and insult Germany for something that was the fault of one man. Whenever people begin to label Germans as Nazi's I always stop them and explain just how inconsiderate they are being for a wonderful country. It seems that people have forgotten any other part of German history and only focused on this one horrible part. Also, I believe France to be a gentleman and he would never be one to do something as disgusting as rape. Spain being a pedophile is simply horrible, they are insulting him because of the fact that he was a good parent figure to Romano. And when you think about it, Romano really did need someone to care about him since he felt so rejected from the world. It is truly uplifting to see others love these characters for who they truly are, not for what someone thought would be a funny joke. Thank you, very much.
Thank you all for your amazing support and kind words!!! It was an honor to make this video and an even greater honor that you guys are watching it. All of my love to all of you!
I love you sooo much, Stina! I'm a big fan of you, Recondite Villain, Yiangillium, Sandlion Curse and all of the Crimson Hour Cosplay group!
I love your cosplay group and I really look up to you guys for addressing this matter. Seeing as how my mother was a victim of rape after her best friend tricked her, I just really want to thank you guys for this video. My family comes from German descent (except I live in America), so whenever I hear someone calling Germany or German's in general Nazi, I think about how my great-grandparents must have felt during WWII, and I get offended. My second nickname being Romano (first being Russia) in my group of friends, whenever I hear someone calling Spain a Pedo, I get really defensive, as he was a great guardian to Romano and doesn't deserve to be called that. I just wanted to thank all of you guys sooo very much for addressing this sensitive matter. Thank you!
It really is tragic that this stuff happens. I mean, a cosplayer just wants to dress up as their favorite character and have fun. To be called something as awful as that, is absolutely horrible. I can't even begin to describe how bad this problem has gotten. Such a serious and sensitive topic is now thrown around like a joke and it's become out of hand. I feel really sad that these people have to put up with this stuff in order to continue doibg what they love. I was genuinly moved to tears when I heard about the France's experiences. :,(
Thank you for making this video and may you all never have to be compelled to make another someday because of the horrible people in the world.
Thank you so much for bringing this serious issue to everyone's attention, it is easy to get caught up in the silliness of cosplay and forget about others and how they might feel about sensitive subjects like rape, thank you for reminding every one about how using terms like rape or rapist or pedophile can affect others
I am a Germany cosplayer and I've had people question if I'm a nazi or support them. I always told them no, and its all just fun for me to dress up. But I feel so terrible when people say that to me. Thank you for making this video it makes me feel better...Thanks. =)
My sister always cosplays with me. We go to conventions and meet ups as France and Spain. We have run into these problems every time. It really bothers us because of personal. People don't seem to understand that it's not ok to joke about this. Thank you so much for addressing this issue.
thank you for addressing this. It really bothers me when i see this at conventions, and i am really glad you said something about it.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have had some pretty strange experiences in my life time and they were mostly at conventions. And when these cosplayers were throwing the word around in a joking fashion. My friend actually had to tell them to stop. Because it was making both her and I very uncomfortable. Thankfully they did stop shortly after. But it's good to know you guys made this video. And Francis, I am sorry I can't remember your username. You are really strong.
I truly respect you for making this video. It's a serious issue, the fandom is out of control... But I'm glad the are people like you who care. And rape is something that should always be taken seriously, I agree. And the BTT gets such a horrible reputation... But how come nobody hates on Japan for his hentai? And how come nobody hates on Germany for his porn stash? And how come Italy doesn't get hate for flirting with pretty girls all the time? If you actually listen to what Italy says, he says some really perverted things... Plus, I hate how Germany and Prussia are stereotyped as nazis... That was one dark point in history, and is irrelevant here in the cosplay and anime community. My best friend is Prussian and German and I'm Jewish. It really doesn't matter. And plus, Spain is not a pedophile. He is a great father/older brother figure to Romano, who really needed him. And Prussia is not a pervert, when he accidentally groped Hungary, he prayed for forgiveness for his sins. And France is not a rapist. He is a bit flirtatious, nothing else. He lost Jeanne D'Arc, which was hard for him, and it changed him, too... And he even said "Love is something you shouldn't force on others." Right there is proof he isn't a rapist. Also, the BTT act one way, but inside, France is really just broken and wants to be loved, Spain is sad, and Prussia is lonely.
It's very nice, that you guys took the time to make this video. Thanks guys. You're awesome and I love you guys!!
I support this, I mean the video. I'm glad you people are mature and don't joke about that stuff. People at my school joke about it a lot and I just walk away, but now that I've watched this, I feel confidence, I hope that telling those people who joke about rape will stop joking, it's neither funny nor cool, it's terrible. Thank you for this video, CrimsonHourCosplay!
I've been raped before. I've only opened up to my current boyfriend about it, it's taken a lot away from me. I was born with depression and anxiety so when this happened it just increased my self hate. I don't think anyone can sympathise of show enough care to take away any of this pain. it's moking a victim when you joke about it or you mock it. it is not okay, the exsperience still haunts me.
Thank you for sharing!! The more the better. I'm going to start sharing the video on facebook and other communities, but I need all the help I can get.
Thank you for your encouragement!! We are so happy and honoured that you you've watched the video and liked it. Thank you again!
Yes it was the same case. Thank you for posting even more information, the world needs it!
Thank you for making this video. It has brought many people to realize what rape means and that it is not to be joked with. And I thank you
I don't know what to say.... I have a lot to say but... i cannot voice it. You are wonderful people. Thank You.
I can only use two words to describe my feelings. "Thank You."
Thank you for making this. I live very close to the town in Ohio where the rape took place. Actually, the victim is still alive, her attackers were joking about her being dead because she had been still for a long period of time. She'll be testifying against them during the court hearings. My biggest fear is that the attackers are just going to get a "slap on the wrists" and that poor girl is going to live in the same area as her attackers while they run around free.
As a France cosplayer, thank you. While I have not had it to the extent that your France has, I have had people try to call me a rapist, or other foul names. In each case I have pulled them aside and explained that what they said was offensive, inappropriate, and false. I think that people in the Hetalia random have desensitised themselves to the word rape, and this is a serious issue because it is a serious issue that should not be taken lightly. Thank you, once again, for this video
I THANK U FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! IT NEEDS TO BE ADRESSED MORE, AND AND TAKEN CARE OF. IT SHOULDN'T BE FUN, AND IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE. THANK U FOR THIS VID!
And just to get off the sad stuff, a new member? That is awesom news! I beleive the next cosplay video to be posted will be AWESOME AND AMAZING, not that they already are though~!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! ;D
I'm sure it was the same now... and I can't tell you how happy I am that she survived!
Thank you for making this. I showed it to my Hetalian friends, and now we all have completely different outlooks on the BTT than we did before having watched this video.
You guys are amazing!!
this is so true, all of it. you dont know what someones been through and you could not only insult one person but a whole country! Its horrible and disgusting. i cosplay Prussia and im always called a pervert, self centered and and yes a Nazi. just being called self centered can hurt someone, but the meaning of pervert, is WAY dulled down these days, and the whole Nazi thing you talked about, people need to think more. thank you for posting this. you guys are awesome.
Good for you guys for confronting this issue. Your cosplays are great and you guys are awesome.
THANK YOU! People really do need to get this. I didn't think about this stuff untill this video... And truth be told, i was planning on not watching this video and i'm glad i did. It opened my eyes. I'm half German, half Irish and I appreciate you guys telling us about the German stuff. I haven't been to a con since September and even there I didn't hear that stuff. But, I will now be more careful. Thank you SO much.
Thank you for this video. As someone who is both French and German, and has thus heard a lot about being a rapist, pervert and/or Nazi (despite my relatives from Germany being ethnically Jewish) from "friends" within the fandom (some of whom thought it would be OK to sneak up behind me, grope me and form circles around me while closing in and thrusting their hips at me) this means a lot.
Thank you guys for saying this. Really, you have no idea how happy I am you spoke out about this. I live in an area where sexual assaults occur often. I am quite frightened of traveling long distances by myself due to it.
It makes me absolutely sick that people in the Hetalia community just fling the word around without even considering that it might- okay, will- offend someone. It's very inconsiderate to those who have been affected by the matter.
So thank you Crimson Hour for saying this.
I agree lots of other fandoms and cosplayers have been using this word without thinking of what it actruly means.
Thank you for this video. Not many would make the effort to take on so deeply ingrained norm in the fandom.
I'm not very deeply involved in the fandom myself but even I can see what you mean. And your video inspired me to write a short piece which I have dedicated to all France cosplayers who feel like their character has been misunderstood or mistreated because of the "rapist" label.
(FF.net "Ne Me Quitte Pas - Don't Leave Me" by Reta McClain)
Kärlek från Finland
This video was amazing. As a cosplayer in the US I have heard people say things about certain characters. Mainly Spain, France, Prussia, and Germany. As an Austria cosplayer I was once asked if I was a Nazi myself, but the worst story that has happened was to a friend of mine who cosplays Germany. She was screamed at in the middle of a convention by an older woman. Another happened at the mall. My Germany was asked why she was dressed as a Nazi by a man. He then started following us to the car.
Nice and powerful message, you guys! Rape is an awful thing that happens almost everyday and we need to do something to stop it!
These are very very wise words, and thank you for saying them~.
We should all stop and think about what we are about to say to others in social situations~. I think many people would be surprised by how many things they would think twice about saying instead of just getting caught up in a moment of impatience and ignorance.
Let's all have respect for one another and just have some fun together~!
Thank you for speaking out. I cannot agree more with many points made here in the comments.
Thank you so much for making this video! Maybe it will get the fandom to stop blindly using the word rape. I hate it when people call France a rapist or even other characters. It really is a serious problem and its great you guys are taking action!
This video means a lot to me:)
Thanks, CrimsonHour
Wow I can't believe you guys have had such bad experiences! You are right, cosplay should be fun and you should not have to worry about things like that! You guys are so strong and so amazing thank you thank you thank you for not being afraid to address the hard topics and let people know so that things can change. I hope your future cosplay experiences can be better and we can change cosplay for the better :)
I actually am going to cosplay France, and my friends already matched themselves with characters... I can't even hug half my friends now because of Frances label. Rape is never funny, and people should not judge other people by their cover. They may actually be a nice person inside and people will never see it.
This has a powerful message that should be spread. And I will help spread it. Thank you.
I'm lost for words. I'm cosplaying Spain (In the heta-oni vlog) at the moment and I can't image how it feels to be called a pedophile. I wish I could go to every convention and have a lecture of what all hurtful words means and have a lesson in common sense... Please, keep on playing Spain and, if you have the energy, tell everyone who calls you a pedophile what the word means or (better) tell one of the arranger that someone is calling you something horrible. Mantente fuerte!
Oh okay, thank you for commenting. Sorry I wasn't sure if it was the same one or not. Horrible, just absolutely horrible what happened to that poor girl. Then the whole district and school pretty much helped and tried to hide evidence. It's really sad that people are willing to let kids get away with horendous crimes just because they play a sport.
I just wasn't sure if it was the same, because you said she ended up dead and from what I've heard so far she is alive.
I'm not even going to pretend I have something to conect to this, but I was touched that you had the curtesy to bring this up, it doesn't even have to be about cosplay, its just a subject that needs to be spoken about more often.some people seriously need to shut the fuck up and sit down, I honestly aplaud you and this video.
You've said enough! Thank you!
i think the word has lost it's meaning all over the world...and it's sad to know this, to know a fowel unplesent word can enter a confersation and no one takes any notice... i know we have meany rape cases and that it's an every day thing on the news (another soul lost) but it shouldn't commin to every day people even children come out with the word. this realy shows how much we have lost the real meaning of the word...and that shouln't of ever been lost at all!
thank you for making this video
I used to cosplay Spain from Hetalia. I loved to cosplaying him and still love the character since Spanish is my first language. But when I was wearing the costume at conventions, most people who would call me a pedophile. I have never liked it, I ignored it at first and a few times even played along, even though I felt bad and disgusted when I pose for pictures. It got to the point that I couldn't cosplay Spain any more.I love the character but it's not a nice thing to be called a pedophile.
you guys are amazing and it touches me because i know what your going through and thank you for posting this video and i agree its wrong to call france a rapist and everything i have witnessed it firsthand and i just wanted to tell all of you are amazing:):):)
Thank you so much for this video. Both my kids and myself are dabblers in cosplay, and my step-daughter is a cosplayer. I know a lot of cosplayers/rpers confuse "rape" with "ravishment fantasy". We live in a rape culture and videos like this do really help.
Wow, this is very eye opening. I know that I myself will throw around these painful words in my videos and life without even thinking about it. Here in America, there are so many things we just take as a joke. Thanks to you guys, I'm going to try to be more careful with my words in videos and just life in general. I know what it feels like to be called something your character isn't (Prussia isn't a Nazi!) and hearing you guys changes my thoughts on how I act regarding France, etc. Thank you ^-^
The worst part about it all is that their excuse is 'They are fictional. They're not real' ... All I have to say is I don't care. It's wrong no matter what it is...
You are all amazing, wonderful people. What you all have said here means a lot, I admire you for voicing this and making it known that being called a 'Rapist', 'Nazi or a 'Pedophile' is not okay, not even when joking. Rape is serious and it always kills me a little inside when France is named as one. My utmost respect goes to you, ReconditeVillian and co, for sticking at cosplaying through the name-calling and standing strong.
Thank you, CrimsonHourCosplay.
I got into cosplay when I had just turned 15. I have come to realize Cosplayers in general are very 'touchy feely', but there is a line you just don't cross. I was inexperienced and didn't know this, so when people groped me, 'huggle-ed' me and even forcefully licked me, I thought that was normal. I was sexually harassed and I didn't even know it.
Once I got into other fandoms and realized that behavior wasn't just what you had to deal with if you cosplayed, I left the Hetalia community.
Rape makes me sick as I've had horrible past experience with it. One example is when I was 10 and my best friend Artur was raped by his father and I was forced to watch that's probably the worst as he didn't survive. Bet rape is a horrible thing and I really do hate that call France a rapist when he is not he may be perverted but he isn't a rapist that is one thing for sure.
+Ivan Braginsky
Hi Russia! I hope your okay after that horrible experience!
I'm ok but it's something that I wish I'd never seen
You poor thing! ): I wish you the best for the future!
THANK YOU!!!
I'm from Germany, I feel so with you. This is a Topic which nobody really thinks about. I only can say Thank you for your Video. And yes the Topic with France is, really ... a bad topic, for me as France Cosplayer it is hard to go to a Convention often other people call me a 'Rapeist' or something else.
Thank you for saying this! I habe the most respect for you.
I didn't have the energy to take this battle myself and I really admire you who do. Honestly, this is the first time I'm admitting to anyone else than myself that what happened to me was sexual harassment. I feel like the cosplay/hetalia community is getting a bad reputation so I just want to thank you for taking the first step to making things right.
Thank you for making this. I just recently started cosplaying Prussia and when I tell other Hetalians at school, they just automatically say 'Oh wow, now we're all gonna get raped.' And that's really not cool, especially with me. Cause, not detailed, my past isn't that bright in that department. The others don't know about that, so they don't know how serious it can be. So I keep the ones close to me in check with the whole rape thing. And it's a pretty big issue in the US too.
That's horrible. Calling someone "rapeable" I know for sure where I am in Canada no one would ever say such a thing! Or call someone a nazi! I think it might be because English isn't your guys first language. I would take that as an insult. When people call France/Spain/Prussia Pedophiles/Rapists it pisses me off! It's like, DO THEY NOT KNOW THE MEANING AND HOW SERIOUS THESE THINGS ARE!?
I am very esctatic as well! In a way, I hope this doesn't sound wrong, I hope she doesn't have to remember everything that happened to her. Memories pop up every now and then. Although of course there is that trauma of wondering what really happened to you, the horror that you don't remember anything and knowing it happened, while maybe or maybe not getting over that aspect or just not being able to push past it because you don't know exactly what happened.
France is not a rapist...he's awesome! (he was my first Hetalia love until I saw Japan...) And It is very well wrong for people to use the term "rape" like this. Sure you may be joking, but other people may not know that. When saying something like "you look like you wanna rape someone" you're actually offending them, even if you don't mean for it to offend...
+Persona LPS
I agree with you. I really like the Bad Touch Trio. They're not rapist's and not meaning to be, they're meant to be flirters and the kind of men all the ladies love. I'm quite attracted to them!
Thank you so much for your comment! I can't tell you how honoured I am, and I think I can speak for the whole group, that we could do something small for you.
Thank you for making people aware of the word "rape"s actual meaning!!!! You go!
Thank you. Really. I hate the fact that so many of the characters are called such horrible names. I love Spain so much, but I absolutely cannot stand when people call him a pedophile and even celebrate and think it's cute...
Ni har helt rätt! det här är seriöst ett problem inom många fandoms och det är inte okay. Folk behöver se det här för att kunna först hur illa det här är för folk förstår inte. Jag tycker det var super bra av er att göra den här! fast det var jobbigt att göra och att se men budskapet går fram! nu kanske några fler förstår i alla fall och budskapet måste spridas för att Cosplay ska kunna vara kul för folk och inte göra folk ledsna över sånt här för det är så himla onödigt.
That is the same one.
You are welcome! Thank you deciding to watch this video. :)
i live in ohio and i heard about that in local news
I think you're all very brave to have made this video and you're absolutely correct. It's not a joke no matter now much some people may use it in jest. I know that if I knew someone that had been raped, I'd be very upset. It is not right and even in the countries that the word comes from (English lass here) I would never want someone to say that to me. It's why makes me apprehensive about cosplaying certain characters like Panty from PSG.
A group of my friends tend to use the word a lot and this makes me realize how much thay use it I don't think want to cosplay with then if that's all thay are going to be saying I am going to try and tell them that thay shouldn't be using the word that way
I know that the bad touch trio are seen as rapists, pedophile and more....but its no where near true. For France, just because he's known to love sex, that does not mean that he's a rapist. I do not think he would have sex without the partner agreeing. Thats not his character. That's not what he's doing. Spain....no, just no. He is not a pedo. And Prussia....many people forget that the first people the Nazi's invaded were their own.
I'm sorry if this comment offended people, I'm not trying to.
Thank you so much for this Video! I saw it on a german community site for cosplayers. I think its true that some Cosplayers, espeacilly the Fandom form Hetalia think its great to use the word rape ... (just read it today on a blog from a hetalia fan). Its awefull and put the word out of its meaning. It is a searius buissness and we need to do something against it.
Thank you for this video. I've had experiences when people have have called me invisible cause i'm canadian. And my friend, she's italian, from the south of italy, she's been called a bitch because of what romano does. Its wrong to. I've seen people call france cosplayers rapists, and its very wrong. Its actually stereotypical really. ILY Crimsonhour and i hope you continue with the videos!
i cosplay France. i have one close friend that once i put my france cosplay freaks out as if i as france will touch her then she starts to hit me and say really mean things to me. one time it got so bad i wanted to cry i took off my cosplay at that point and it was a complete about face. to test it out i put on my prussia cosplay and acted like a really over done france and you know what she was laughing about it just because i was prussia and not france. it made me sad and disappointed in her
I cosplay as France and my friends I cosplay with call me a rapist. When we aren't cosplaying and I'm with on of them at their house, they call one of the others. say "help me, I'm alone in a house with france." It offends me each time and I think it's terrible. There are times were I've wanted to stop. But I have to remind myself that eventually it will get better. Hopefully, people will eventually stop thinking of France as a rapist. The same goes fr Spain and Prussia, and all the others.
As someone who agrees completely with you guys, I think you should talk to or get in contact with Cosplay is NOT Consent, they are on Facebook and Twitter and see if they can do something and get their message into the cons in Sweden. Maybe they can help!
Thank you, for making this video.
I have had experiences with me cosplaying Spain - being called a pedophile. And concidering my age, and the age of the people who tell me, I feel really offended. Because I am not a pedophile, and neither is Spain.
Even though I love children, it's not THAT kind of love. It's the kind where I just adore them, and think I want one of my own one day. I don't like it when cosplayers call me that at all.
Again, thank you for this video. It made my eyes all blank.
Well what she talked about was similar, but she never actually said anything too specific like I described. There are other cases that sadly can be fairly similar in states like Ohio, for now I can only assume as well that she is talking about the same thing I just want an official confirmation on it. You know what I mean?
And if she is my apologies.
ok crimson hour cosplay i love what you did to this it means the world to me bacause my friend loves france and she feels bad that he is labled as a rapist and stuff like that youpeople just added to my top cosplay group from this. thank you once again
Excuse you, what?
I honestly doubt they meant it that way, since it's my girlfriend you're talking about and those who call her a rapist, knows that. And honestly, who would call someone a rapist just because of their looks? That makes no sense.
While you might not be very sensitive, others just might. Words can hurt incredibly much, no matter if they're true or not. Raping someone is the worst one can do, and being called a rapist over and over again is not fun, it's offensive.
/Yiangillium
Thank you for you warm welcome :D. I will do my best, I promise!!! ;)
// Bumble-bee-one.
Thank you for all the support you've all been giving so far! Ever comment makes my heart leap with joy. Thank you for showing everyone that the Hetalia fandom are filled with beautiful, considering and wonderful people!
// Bumble-bee-one.
You guys rock for this video. Too many guys say "rape" casually without thinking about the meaning. Same for "Nazi" (I don't think the same on "pedophile", though). I personally hate those labels given to the BTT; France might hit on Iggy to push his buttons, but he would NEVER rape anyone, and I think he even said so once. And as a Spain cosplayer & Spamano shipper, I know Spain would never do anything to harm ChibiRoma or any other child. Thanks for making this video!
I'm sorry people are calling you a rapist just because you cosplay France. I don't even cosplay France but in my group of friends that is my nickname and one of them no matter how many times I tell her she needs to stop saying it still calls me a rapist just because my nickname is France. It makes me sick and I know how you feel.
And it is not something to joke around about. I have a friend that has been raped and just hearing the word makes him sick.
Thank you for posting this.
People these days-and not JUST in the fandoms- Use Rape way too lightly I mean, people at school sometimes talk about it like its cool! >< Gaud, something's wrong with the world these days...
I am sorry that we didn't reach out to you in the way that we wanted. We have information about what a rape is and if there is any other meaning to the word then it is not known for the common person. If there is another meaning then you have to consider that if you call someone a rapist then you have to assume that this person will take it in the worst way possible. You don't have to been sexualy assulted to be effected. I watched the Ohio tape and can without shame say thst I nearly thow up.
One of the examples sounds similar. Where a group of football players called the Rape Crew by other students took an ex girlfriend raped her at different parties then peed on her, they took photos, supposedly did a video of one of the acts and posted about it on facebook. Another guy was talking about it in a video and trying to make jokes like it's funny because he thought she was dead. Which she wasn't.
Is that the same one you were talking about? Or was that just a movie?
I find it quite unsettling that I've actually heard people in my country say it in jest. I know what to do now though. :) and France is no a rapist, he is a lover and would never do anything so horrible. Spain is not a peadophile, he simply gets along with kids like a primary school teacher. And Prussia and Germany are not nazis, they're loyal counties that did why they were told without any choice, even if some people may see it differently.
So many people have asked me while im cosplaying eridan if ive raped sollux or feferi lately and last time my friend who was cosplaying feferi was standing right next to me and i just cant stand anyone using that word casually every
=/ man ska inte skämta om våldtäkt,jag håller med er fullständigt!
I will resume to cosplay Spain one day, when I can get the courage to cosplay him at conventions again. Gracias por tus palabras. ^_^
You go girl. That post was really mean, and I hope that person just F's off (Sorry for my swearing) But really?!?! How in the hell would she think that!
To France bro: I promise I will make sure that none of your pics have those comments. My friend had me copslay as France once and it was like being punched in the face. Really, cosplaying as the bad touch as I do (depending on meh friends) you get the kick in the stomach with their comments. It is cool to actually find another person who has the same feeling as you yeah. I promise that if anyone does that to a cosplayer I will protect that person. :)
Thank you! BTT are an easy prey for inconsiderate and horrible comments and names. It makes me very happy that you've changed your opinion! :)
thank you very much for putting this it means alot to know that there are hetalian cosplayers who ause the word rape. i had respect and love for you girls before and now i have even more love you.
*Claps* Bravo! There was no point in Tenkichan's post. It made no sense and was unnecessary, while making them look like a total jackwade. I still can't believe they said that.
In your reply with rape being the worst thing you can do, I agree it is horrible and I hope I don't come off as being insensitive saying this. But there are also just as worst things that happen to people besides rape, like murder and abuse. Whether physically or mentally, they all take away something from you.