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Denmark/Norway is a common pairing featuring the countries Denmark and Norway. It is sometimes referred to by fans as DenNor, taking inspiration from the first three letters of the nations' names.

History

Denmark and Norway grew up together, apparently having shared history as Vikings. At the time of the Kalmar Union, Denmark ruled over all five Nordic nations, but everyone (beginning with Sweden and Finland, followed by Norway and Iceland) left him in the end. Denmark believes to this day that the two are best friends, but Norway is said to not feel the same. Norway teases Denmark, but Denmark is completely oblivious.

Dano-Norwegian Realm

Directed to: Episode 128: Nordics à la Carte

During the old days when Norway was under Denmark's rule, or officially a part of Denmark-Norway, Denmark's ruler has ordered him to raise the taxes on Norway, making him to embark on a journey to Norway's house. When he arrived with his group, he is dismayed upon the state of the house, calling it a "total wreck". Norway quietly peekes from the door and tells him with annoyance not to call other people's house a wreck. Nevertheless, he invites them in.

Upon entering, Denmark is once again taken aback by the dire situation the house holds. Noting the old-looking structure of the house, Denmark asks Norway if his house is a bit too old. He offers to send him a new one since it must be tough living like that. Norway waves him off, saying that there are things more important than his house. For one, they were getting attacked so often, mostly by Sweden, which was pathetic. But Norway knew that Denmark was trying his best, so that was no way to judge the state of current events.

Now in tears, Denmark tried to hug Norway and tells him not to struggle alone and hide things from him, as Norway tells him that he's too noisy and plants his palm on Denmark's face to prevent an incoming hug. The Danish official tells Denmark to get to the point. But instead of saying that he was here to raise taxes, Denmark says that they came to Norway's house because they're best friends.

Still crying, Denmark repeats how his friend is such a nice person, while the noble suggests to keep the taxes at the same amount to the King. The narrator explains that as Denmark realized that Norway was trying his hardest too, the tax raise was put on hold for quite a while.

Norway worried about denmark — Norway looking worried during the war between Denmark and Sweden.

Denmark knows he needs to do his best since he's the Leader of Northern Europe and doesn't want to be uncool in front of Norway.

After The Dissolution of the Dano-Norwegian Realm

Many years later, after Norway had been oppressed by the more powerful country, he and Denmark drifted apart. When Norway entered a union with Sweden, Denmark sent him a letter or something in which he threw a childish tantrum and cut their ties, after which the goodwill towards Norway seemed strangely decreased, but that’s another story.

Present Day

There are very few comics featuring both Denmark and Norway, and none exploring their relationship

Norway watching tv (2) — Denmark telling about Norway's way of watching television.

exclusively. The few times they do appear together usually depict some teasing, bickering, or comical violence from Norway while Denmark remains obliviously blithe. In the strip "The Nice Products that Come From Scandinavia Are...", Norway is seen to openly criticize his Danish counterpart, though his jab at Denmark's volume has no affect and he replies with a cheery "I see!"

In the "Nordic Lines" strip, Norway doesn't hesitate to strangle Denmark with his own tie when the Dane asserts that the other Nordics should call him 'big brother.

NorwayDenStrangle — Norway strangling Denmark with Denmark's tie.

Hetalia Fantasia 2

Directed to: Hetalia Fantasia 2

The Hetalia Fantasia 2 Drama CD includes the most we've heard yet of Denmark and Norway as they bump into Japan and Germany. Denmark is enthusiastic and makes boasts about adventuring and beating up monsters, but Norway flatly counters they stand no chance without a healer, that they're lost, and/or that Denmark's an idiot. Denmark seems oblivious to the idiot remarks as he vehemently protests the statements on being lost.

When Denmark bumps into Japan and Germany, Norway says he's not good with meeting new people and is going back until he realizes who the strangers are. Denmark starts to tease that Norway prefers it be just the two of them, but gets cut off by another strangling as Norway threatens to equip all his curse items now. Norway easily carries on a friendly conversation with an uncomfortable Japan while keeping the hold on Denmark and asks about a command to attach a leash, around which time Denmark says he gives in. He laughs and says Norway's easily embarrassed while Norway denies it coolly. Norway also teases Japan about not liking him or Denmark when Japan is politely resistant about the four of them teaming up to search for Italy and Iceland.

When Denmark compliments his "best friend's" weapon (a book) as looking cool Norway replies that it's to hit the Dane's pinkie toe with. Once they find Iceland the three are clearly relieved to be reunited and Norway heals Iceland even though the latter protests that he's not a child. Norway fondly replies that he still is, but when Denmark starts to say something about how Iceland's their little bro, Norway smacks him and coldly orders the Dane to find Sweden and Finland already. This drama CD is also the first time the two's voices are heard and shows the hot blooded/cold mannered foil extends to Denmark's enthusiastic, loud, annoying voice in contrast with Norway's unwaveringly stoic, quiet, velvety one.

Gakuen Hetalia

Directed to: Gakuen Hetalia Alternative Universe

Norway denmark — Denmark and Norway in the Episode 102: Gakuen Hetalia: Go Forth! Newspaper Club!! First Half.

In the anime episode, Denmark and Norway are both in the Nordic Club with the other Nordics (Sweden, Finland and Iceland). When Denmark spreads his legs and claims that he wants the camera to showcase his best side, Norway dubs the Newspaper Club to simply smack him

Historical Relations

Denmark-Norway Relations

Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy

Danish humanitarian aid to Norway during WW II

Treaty of Copenhagen (1660)

Fan Speculations

From the fanon view, the two countries have a long history together with two unions, the second stretching over four hundred years from before the Kalmar Union until the loss of Norway to Sweden (to make up for the loss of Finland to Russia) in the Napoleonic Wars. Norwegians have referred to the union with Denmark as the "four-hundred year" night, and fans make of that what they will.

Many stories feature unrequited love, usually on Denmark's end. In depictions where they're a couple, they might be exactly the same as the comic portraits extended into a relationship, complete with the comical violence and obliviousness. Those traits can be toned down into a less slaptstick and more affectionate relationship, though still with some level of tensions and roughness on one or both ends.

Others take a much darker approach like the most common depiction of the Denmark/Sweden pairing, having Denmark victimize Norway and exhibiting a cracked mentality.

NorwayDenCritical — Norway criticizes Denmark's marketing technique; Denmark is oblivious.

This is generally due to turning Denmark's Viking past, rule during the Kalmar Union, and subsequent wars against Sweden to mean that the character himself is violent, unstable, and sadistic no matter how much he loves and fears losing Norway. He can still have a joking, cheery and oblivious aspect to him during these darker depictions. The flip side, with Norway being abusive and Denmark devoted but victimized or happily oblivious, can sometimes be found as well. There are quite a few Denmark/Norway fanfictions with one of them, but usually Denmark being hurt or upset from rejection, or otherwise.

In any depiction, regardless of the level of serious or comical violence, Norway's roughness towards Denmark can be directly attributed to real Norwegian resentment over the four hundred years of Danish-dominated union between the countries. Pairing or not, the two characters are seen as great foils for each other given Norway's more cold personality matched against Denmark's jocular, headstrong tendencies.

Anko family — Denmark, Norway and Iceland in a request.

Another famous trope is when Denmark, Norway and Iceland appear as a family. This strikes after a request on how the nations will appear if the're school kids. The family is dubbed as the Anko Family by most fans.

Trivia

Hidekaz Himaruya states that he loves the change in Denmark and Norway's relationship after Norway and Denmark were "separated by force", likely referring to the blockade during the Gunboat War

Norway calls Denmark big brother (anko) just to spite him.

In a character bio, Norway is shown to have a hobby of gently poking Denmark .

Moments

Webcomics: Extra Stories

The Nice Products that Come From Scandinavia Are...
Wordy Nordic Comic
Halloween 2011
Butter Crisis!
Hetaween 2013

Other Responses

The relationship between Denmark and Norway was parodied by the Danish artist Humon in the Hetalia Personality Swap strip of Scandinavia and the World, which is unrelated to Hetalia and is a comic of other nation personifications.

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+{{Pairings
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+|image1 = Denmark_and_norway.jpg
+|caption1 = Denmark and Norway in a Bamboo Thicket sketch.
+|character_1 = [[Denmark]]
+|character_2 = [[Norway]]
+|pairing_names = DenNor
+Butterbeer
+|status = Based On Timelines
+*Best Friends (only by Denmark), Allies (Viking Days - Dano-Norwegian Realm)
+*Rivals (After dissolution of the Dano-Norwegian Realm)
+*Allies, Close Friends (Present Day)
+|type = Homosexual
+|canon = No
+|canon_interaction = Yes
+|popularity = Common
+|incestuous = No
+}}'''Denmark/Norway''' is a common pairing featuring the countries [[Denmark]] and [[Norway]]. It is sometimes referred to by fans as '''DenNor''', taking inspiration from the first three letters of the nations' names.
 ==History==
-[[File:DenNorVikings.jpg|thumb|left|A picture of Denmark and Norway, apparently sporting Viking era garb, Finland provided by request duing the run-up to the Christmas Rampage.]]Denmark and Norway grew up together, apparently having shared history as vikings. At the time of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalmar_Union Kalmar Union], Denmark ruled over all five Nordic nations, but everyone (beginning with [[Berwald Oxenstierna|Sweden]] and [[Tino Väinämöinen|Finland]], followed by [[Norway]] and [[Iceland]]) left him in the end. Denmark believes to this day that the two are best friends, but Norway is said to not feel the same.   Norway teases Denmark, but Denmark is completely oblivious.
+Denmark and Norway grew up together, apparently having shared history as Vikings. At the time of the [[wikipedia:Kalmar_Union|Kalmar Union]], Denmark ruled over all five Nordic nations, but everyone (beginning with [[Sweden]] and [[Finland]], followed by [[Norway]] and [[Iceland]]) left him in the end. Denmark believes to this day that the two are best friends, but Norway is said to not feel the same. Norway teases Denmark, but Denmark is completely oblivious.
+===Dano-Norwegian Realm ===
+''Directed to:  [[Episode 128: Nordics à la Carte]] ''
+During the old days when Norway was under Denmark's rule, or officially a part of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denmark%E2%80%93Norway Denmark-Norway], Denmark's ruler has ordered him to raise the taxes on Norway, making him to embark on a journey to Norway's house. When he arrived with his group, he is dismayed upon the state of the house, calling it a "total wreck". Norway quietly peekes from the door and tells him with annoyance not to call other people's house a wreck. Nevertheless, he invites them in.
+Upon entering, Denmark is once again taken aback by the dire situation the house holds. Noting the old-looking structure of the house, Denmark asks Norway if his house is a bit too old. He offers to send him a new one since it must be tough living like that. Norway waves him off, saying that there are things more important than his house. For one, they were getting attacked so often, mostly by Sweden, which was pathetic. But Norway knew that Denmark was trying his best, so that was no way to judge the state of current events.
+Now in tears, Denmark tried to hug Norway and tells him not to struggle alone and hide things from him, as Norway tells him that he's too noisy and plants his palm on Denmark's face to prevent an incoming hug. The Danish official tells Denmark to get to the point. But instead of saying that he was here to raise taxes, Denmark says that they came to Norway's house because they're best friends.
+Still crying, Denmark repeats how his friend is such a nice person, while the noble suggests to keep the taxes at the same amount to the King. The narrator explains that as Denmark realized that Norway was trying his hardest too, the tax raise was put on hold for quite a while.
+[[File:Norway_worried_about_denmark.jpg|thumb|Norway looking worried during the war between Denmark and Sweden.]]
+Denmark knows he needs to do his best since he's the Leader of Northern Europe and doesn't want to be uncool in front of Norway.
+===After The Dissolution of the Dano-Norwegian Realm===
+Many years later, after Norway had been oppressed by the more powerful country, he and Denmark drifted apart. When Norway entered a union with Sweden, Denmark sent him a letter or something in which he threw a childish tantrum and cut their ties, after which the goodwill towards Norway seemed strangely decreased, but that’s another story.
 ==Present Day==
-There are very few comics featuring both Denmark and Norway, and none exploring their relationship exclusively, but the few times they do appear together, there's usually some bickering. In the strip '''"The Nice Products that Come From Scandinavia Are..."''', Norway is seen to openly criticize his Danish counterpart, though his jab at Denmark's volume has no affect on the oblivious man, who replies with a cheery, "I see!"
+There are very few comics featuring both Denmark and Norway, and none exploring their relationship [[File:Norway_watching_tv_(2).jpg|thumb|300px|Denmark telling about Norway's way of watching television.]]exclusively. The few times they do appear together usually depict some teasing, bickering, or comical violence from Norway while Denmark remains obliviously blithe. In the strip '''"The Nice Products that Come From Scandinavia Are..."''', Norway is seen to openly criticize his Danish counterpart, though his jab at Denmark's volume has no affect and he replies with a cheery "I see!"
+In the "'''Nordic Lines" '''strip, Norway doesn't hesitate to strangle Denmark with his own tie when the Dane asserts that the other Nordics should call him 'big brother.
+[[File:NorwayDenStrangle.png|thumb|200px|Norway strangling Denmark with Denmark's tie.]]
+==Hetalia Fantasia 2==
+''Directed to: [[Hetalia Fantasia 2]]''
+The '''Hetalia Fantasia 2 '''Drama CD includes the most we've heard yet of Denmark and Norway as they bump into [[Japan]] and [[Germany]]. Denmark is enthusiastic and makes boasts about adventuring and beating up monsters, but Norway flatly counters they stand no chance without a healer, that they're lost, and/or that Denmark's an idiot. Denmark seems oblivious to the idiot remarks as he vehemently protests the statements on being lost.
+When Denmark bumps into Japan and Germany, Norway says he's not good with meeting new people and is going back until he realizes who the strangers are. Denmark starts to tease that Norway prefers it be just the two of them, but gets cut off by another strangling as Norway threatens to equip all his curse items now. Norway easily carries on a friendly conversation with an uncomfortable Japan while keeping the hold on Denmark and asks about a command to attach a leash, around which time Denmark says he gives in. He laughs and says Norway's easily embarrassed while Norway denies it coolly. Norway also teases Japan about not liking him or Denmark when Japan is politely resistant about the four of them teaming up to search for [[Italy]] and Iceland.
+When Denmark compliments his "best friend's" weapon (a book) as looking cool Norway replies that it's to hit the Dane's pinkie toe with. Once they find Iceland the three are clearly relieved to be reunited and Norway heals Iceland even though the latter protests that he's not a child. Norway fondly replies that he still is, but when Denmark starts to say something about how Iceland's their little bro, Norway smacks him and coldly orders the Dane to find Sweden and Finland already. This drama CD is also the first time the two's voices are heard and shows the hot blooded/cold mannered foil extends to Denmark's enthusiastic, loud, annoying voice in contrast with Norway's unwaveringly stoic, quiet, velvety one.
+==Gakuen Hetalia==
+''Directed to: [[Gakuen Hetalia Alternative Universe]]''[[File:Norway_denmark.png|thumb|Denmark and Norway in the [[Episode 102: Gakuen Hetalia: Go Forth! Newspaper Club!! First Half]].]]
+In the anime episode, Denmark and Norway are both in the ''Nordic Club'' with the other Nordics (Sweden, Finland and Iceland). When Denmark spreads his legs and claims that he wants the camera to showcase his best side, Norway dubs the Newspaper Club to simply smack him
+==Historical Relations==
+*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denmark%E2%80%93Norway_relations Denmark-Norway Relations]
+*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Danish_navy Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy]
+*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danish_humanitarian_aid_to_Norway_during_World_War_II Danish humanitarian aid to Norway during WW II]
+*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Copenhagen_(1660) Treaty of Copenhagen (1660)]
-Norway appears unafraid of Denmark on a basic level, not hesitating to strangle him with his own tie when the Dane asserts that the other Nordics should call him 'big brother'.[[File:NorwayDenStrangle.png|thumb|Norway strangling Denmark with his own tie. While Denmark chokes and Finland panics, Sweden remains unaffected.]]
 ==Fan Speculations==
+From the fanon view, the two countries have a long history together with two unions, the second stretching over four hundred years from before the Kalmar Union until the loss of Norway to Sweden (to make up for the loss of Finland to Russia) in the Napoleonic Wars. Norwegians have referred to the union with Denmark as the "four-hundred year" night, and fans make of that what they will.
-Because so little has been revealed about the two characters, let alone their relationship, fanon varies. They might be depicted same as the comic portrayls extended into a relationship, complete with the comical violence, teasing, and obliviousness. Those traits might be toned down into a less slaptstick, closer and more sentimental relationship. In others Denmark victimizes Norway (and the other Nordics, particularly showcased in the [[Denmark/Sweden]] pairing), exhibiting a cracked mentality. This is generally due to turning Denmark's Viking past, rule during the Kalmar Union, and subsequent wars against Sweden to mean that the character himself is violent, unstable, and sadistic no matter how much he loves the target of his attention. The flip side, with Norway being abusive and Denmark devoted but victimized or happily oblivious-can sometimes be found as well. In any depiction, regarldess of the level of real or comical violence, Norway's roughness towards Denmark can also be attributed to real Norwegian resentment over the four hundred years of Danish-dominated union between the countries. Regardless of particulars, pairing or not, the two characters are seen as great foils for each other given Norway's more cold personality matched against Denmark's jocular, headstrong tendencies.[[File:NorwayDenCritical.png|thumb|left|Norway criticizes Denmark's marketing technique; Denmark is oblivious.]]
+Many stories feature unrequited love, usually on Denmark's end. In depictions where they're a couple, they might be exactly the same as the comic portraits extended into a relationship, complete with the comical violence and obliviousness. Those traits can be toned down into a less slaptstick and more affectionate relationship, though still with some level of tensions and roughness on one or both ends.
+Others take a much darker approach like the most common depiction of the [[Denmark/Sweden]] pairing, having Denmark victimize Norway and exhibiting a cracked mentality.[[File:NorwayDenCritical.png|thumb|left|Norway criticizes Denmark's marketing technique; Denmark is oblivious.]] This is generally due to turning Denmark's Viking past, rule during the Kalmar Union, and subsequent wars against Sweden to mean that the character himself is violent, unstable, and sadistic no matter how much he loves and fears losing Norway. He can still have a joking, cheery and oblivious aspect to him during these darker depictions. The flip side, with Norway being abusive and Denmark devoted but victimized or happily oblivious, can sometimes be found as well. There are quite a few Denmark/Norway fanfictions with one of them, but usually Denmark being hurt or upset from rejection, or otherwise.
+In any depiction, regardless of the level of serious or comical violence, Norway's roughness towards Denmark can be directly attributed to real Norwegian resentment over the four hundred years of Danish-dominated union between the countries. Pairing or not, the two characters are seen as great foils for each other given Norway's more cold personality matched against Denmark's jocular, headstrong tendencies.
+[[File:Anko_family.jpg|thumb|Denmark, Norway and Iceland in a request.]]
+Another famous trope is when Denmark, Norway and [[Iceland]] appear as a family. This strikes after a request on how the nations will appear if the're school kids. The family is dubbed as the ''Anko Family'' by most fans.
+==Trivia==
+*[[Hidekaz Himaruya]] states that he loves the change in Denmark and Norway's relationship after Norway and Denmark were "separated by force", likely referring to the blockade during the Gunboat War
+*Norway calls Denmark ''big brother (''anko'') ''just to spite him.
+*In a character bio, Norway is shown to have a hobby of gently poking Denmark .
+[[File:Erpoi_more_dennor.png|thumb|200px|Hetaween 2013]]
 ==Moments==
 ===Webcomics: Extra Stories===
 *'''The Nice Products that Come From Scandinavia Are...'''
 *'''Wordy Nordic Comic'''
+*'''Halloween 2011'''
+*'''Butter Crisis!'''
+*'''Hetaween 2013'''
+==Other Responses==
+The relationship between Denmark and Norway was parodied by the Danish artist Humon in the [http://satwcomic.com/hetalia-personality-swap Hetalia Personality Swap] strip of Scandinavia and the World, which is unrelated to Hetalia and is a comic of other nation personifications.
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+Image:DenNorBasic.jpg|Denmark (left) and Norway (right) taken from an official illustration of the Nordic Five.
+Image:Tumblr_inline_njttav1aey1shscvk.jpg|Denmark and Norway in a Bamboo Thicket request.
+Image:Size_of_denmark's_capital.jpg
+</gallery>
 [[Category:Pairings]]
 [[Category:Pairings Dealing with Denmark]]
 [[Category:Pairings Dealing with Norway]]
+[[Category:Homosexual Pairings]]