Nov 05 2009
Remember remember….
Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I know of no reason
Why the Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
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During the recent holiday-themed World Blog Surf Day, Zuzanna who writes at Success Abroad and Emm who writes at Emm in London, chose to feature an important event in Great Britain’s history that occurred today back in 1605.
I don’t know how I learned about Guy Fawkes, the bonfires, the burning of the effigy, etc — most probably from the many British children’s stories I used to read. If the Five Find-Outers and Dog didn’t have a mystery involving this day, I’m sure the Secret Seven, the Famous Five or the girls at Mallory Towers did!
But ever since I watched V for Vendetta, I will always associate this day with that movie and its powerful message.
Why I love the internet (reason #614): Simon Pegg is organising a Twitter firework display in honour of 5/11. He starts if off with a Ffffffssssssssssssttttt (beat) BANG cracklecrackle. Funny guy. Go join in!
