-[CountryBall]-

this is about Countryballs are an internet meme that personifies countries as spherical, often anthropomorphic balls with their national flags as their skin. The art style originated in 2009 with a user named "Falco" creating comics about Poland, leading to the popular name "Polandball". The comics often use a specific set of rules, such as Poland’s flag being drawn upside down, to be humorous and draw attention to international relations and history. Origin and art style: Countryballs were created on a German imageboard, krautchan.net, in 2009 by users making fun of a Polish user named "Wojak". The style became associated with "Polandball" because of this origin, with comics often featuring the country in the lead role. Comic conventions: A key convention is that Poland's flag is always drawn upside down, which creates a humorous visual pun and often leads to it looking like the flag of Indonesia or Monaco. Other rules include: No country has a flag of a single color. Poland's dialogue is often written in broken English, while other countries have more proper English. Countryballs are often depicted with large, simple eyes without pupils, and their bodies are usually spherical or other simple geometric shapes, like rectangles or cubes. Content: The comics often use humor to discuss history, politics, and international relations. They can cover topics such as wars, treaties, and national stereotypes, and are often a way to engage with current events and historical events in a lighthearted way. Format: Countryballs can be drawn in a variety of formats, including traditional static images, animated shorts, and even a full-length animated series. _______________________________________