The bats are gone, Happy All Saints Day!
My hat still fits!
My hat still fits!
That's on Friday, no?
Day of the Dead is Nov. 2, so just a day early!That's on Friday, no?
@cleanshaved 's GIF looks more like Guy Fawkes to meDay of the Dead is Nov. 2, so just a day early!
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated November 2. It is believed that the souls of the dead return to visit their living family members.nationaltoday.com
@cleanshaved 's GIF looks more like Guy Fawkes to me
Yeah, there we go. That's what I thought. He's not as big of a deal on this side of The Pond. I dare say, most Americans would say he's the V for Vendetta guy and don't know anything about the Gunpowder Plot. So riddle me this (because I really don't know): over there in Ye Merry Ole England where they actually do set off fireworks and the all the rest, is Guy Fawkes still the bad guy or has the script flipped? I feel like he's depicted more as a hero now (like in your GIF) and a mascot for the good sort of anti-government skepticism, ala the hacker group Anonymous and, of course, the "V for Vendetta" comic. And is there still an anti-Catholic angle to the festivities? Or is it mainly just license for good old fashioned pyromania?Yes, Guy Fawkes.
Remember, remember the Fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot,
Yeah, there we go. That's what I thought. He's not as big of a deal on this side of The Pond. I dare say, most Americans would say he's the V for Vendetta guy and don't know anything about the Gunpowder Plot. So riddle me this (because I really don't know): over there in Ye Merry Ole England where they actually do set off fireworks and the all the rest, is Guy Fawkes still the bad guy or has the script flipped? I feel like he's depicted more as a hero now (like in your GIF) and a mascot for the good sort of anti-government skepticism, ala the hacker group Anonymous and, of course, the "V for Vendetta" comic. And is there still an anti-Catholic angle to the festivities? Or is it mainly just license for good old fashioned pyromania?