Tbf, Irish people and Hispanics get along famously and have shared cultural(rooted in a lot of Catholicism but there other ones that escape me right now) and linguistic(Some Gaelic sayings have slipped into Spanish in Latin America, specifically Mexico, if forget the phrase) ties from Irish immigration to Hispanic countries(mostly Mexico but I digress) and their interactions in the U.S. so it isn’t far fetched that a Hispanic person could have a very Irish name. Also Miguel O’Hara exists.
True, but the world of Fire Emblem isn't nearly so globalized, and while fantasy cultures can be a blend, there's nothing in Petra's design, speech, clothing, or dialogue to imply that, just her skin tone and being from warmer climate islands (a la the Caribbean).
I know that there has been an Irish presence in Spain since the English Civil War and Cromwell's persecution and genocide, a population that grew even more due to the Glorious Revolution and the deposition of any Catholic monarchy, and the Jacobite Rebellions that always resulted in more Catholic persecution when they failed.
And it would be dope if Brigid had a culture that was like that. But for all intents and purposes, based on Petra's style and dress, Brigid seems to have a fusion of Mediterranean/Aegean and Celtic druidic cultures, as far as I can tell.
Indeed, trying to conjecture real world cultures to fictional settings is a mind numbing game at best. I mean c’mon, Faerghus alone makes that one hell of a ride. What with its hodgepodge of European names thrown in together with French Courtly love shenanigans that would make King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot’s love triangle look tame in comparison(outside of the dooming the kingdom bit) and another country just being English with a Venetian/Italian Merchant Republic flair to its setting and architecture makes Fodlan truly a nightmare to headcannon cultural hallmarks in it
No no, that’s where you’re wrong. Hubert commissioned the Golden Deer to do this and they were deciding who gets to do the deed! It landed on Claude because he’s the house leader
The official language of Brigid is Spanish.
Petra just casually going “Ay Caramba” is my favorite part LOL
If Petra is a fellow Hispanic than I will officially promote her to best girl
And yet her name is Petra MacNeary / MacNealy Brigid is Irish.
Tbf, Irish people and Hispanics get along famously and have shared cultural(rooted in a lot of Catholicism but there other ones that escape me right now) and linguistic(Some Gaelic sayings have slipped into Spanish in Latin America, specifically Mexico, if forget the phrase) ties from Irish immigration to Hispanic countries(mostly Mexico but I digress) and their interactions in the U.S. so it isn’t far fetched that a Hispanic person could have a very Irish name. Also Miguel O’Hara exists.
True, but the world of Fire Emblem isn't nearly so globalized, and while fantasy cultures can be a blend, there's nothing in Petra's design, speech, clothing, or dialogue to imply that, just her skin tone and being from warmer climate islands (a la the Caribbean). I know that there has been an Irish presence in Spain since the English Civil War and Cromwell's persecution and genocide, a population that grew even more due to the Glorious Revolution and the deposition of any Catholic monarchy, and the Jacobite Rebellions that always resulted in more Catholic persecution when they failed. And it would be dope if Brigid had a culture that was like that. But for all intents and purposes, based on Petra's style and dress, Brigid seems to have a fusion of Mediterranean/Aegean and Celtic druidic cultures, as far as I can tell.
Idk, Brigid is very forested (they don’t call it the Emerald Isle for nothing), and Petra’s war outfit does have a very Celtic design
It does, I agree. My point is there's nothing Hispanic about her. The rest has Greek, Arab/Turkish, and North African influences.
Indeed, trying to conjecture real world cultures to fictional settings is a mind numbing game at best. I mean c’mon, Faerghus alone makes that one hell of a ride. What with its hodgepodge of European names thrown in together with French Courtly love shenanigans that would make King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot’s love triangle look tame in comparison(outside of the dooming the kingdom bit) and another country just being English with a Venetian/Italian Merchant Republic flair to its setting and architecture makes Fodlan truly a nightmare to headcannon cultural hallmarks in it
Alternate Universe Ireland that actually gets sunlight based on her tan
Honestly this explains Brigid and Adrestria’s relationship perfectly
[I don't speak your language very well yet! But I am willing to learn!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pit0OkNp7s8)
My brain always had her as a Native American, so she could easily be an Aztec or Mayan from Latin America.
Ferdinand leaving his catchphrase on the blackboard is an interesting idea
Yeah, I loved it when he said "boobs"
My favorite crit line, right up there with Raphael yelling "BALLS!"
How dare you, Raphael is a man of culture. A himbo like him doesn’t even know what balls are
Unless it's a bull's ball's because we all know Raphael will eat anything meaty
We all know the Golden Deer are responsible for this
No no, that’s where you’re wrong. Hubert commissioned the Golden Deer to do this and they were deciding who gets to do the deed! It landed on Claude because he’s the house leader
Yeah I bet most of the Deers were either embarrased or furious about the commision, especially Lysithea.
Nope. Only Lorenz and Lysithea were embarrassed. Everyone else had the Chad look and just said “yes!”
I’m pretty sure Marianne, Ignatz, Raphael and Leonie would have said no
Are you kidding? Leonie would be first there! She has exactly the vaguely chauvinistic sense of humour for it
Making Edelgard's forehead that big was so unnecessary 😭
Looking like classic Android 18
She got that code lyoko head
And Lin 😭
AHH this is so funny- I’m seeing most of those scream expressions in my dreams tonight.
So did she pull a Pizza Tower or what
Why do I feel like Petra doesn't get why they're screaming and is just doing it because everyone else is?
It does make sense Petra: well… I suppose it’s custom. I shall scream with the others!
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Love byleth just being clueless
I love the idea that Byleth has no knowledge of memes
Source https://x.com/TaylorSwitch64/status/1806771387639402893?s=19
This was definitely Sylvain
I see it’s Edelgard and Hubert’s turns to possess the two brain cells the entire Beagles class has.
"my students are all IDIOTS"
100% in character for all of them
Petra taking an extra panel to recognize the foreign vocabulary is excellent
Boo
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I'm cackling. This is so good.
What if Bernadetta erased the B first? oobs Entire the plot fails or their brains all bluescreen.
This has no right being this funny but I'm glad it is.
Those words were magically laced. Truly a Hubert/Claude play of all time.
Okay, *TO BE FAIR* That is actually terrifying
I don’t get it
Boo
Who?
It is a thing you say to scare people.
people of Brigid are Spanish, confirmed
Strange the difference one letter makes, definetly quite “Startling”
I love all the other little details on the board.
I don't get it 🫠
[it’s about this meme](https://youtu.be/u2Ndm9Lqijc?si=gvc4GYzQeTc76LHZ)