This is an anarchist poster commonly used in the Great Britain during the early 20th century. Identify the person shown.Answer: Guy Fawkes of the gunpowder plot fame. His intentions were to blow up the parliament. Madhu Srinivas, Suchitra, Hirak, Trevor Burnham and Adi got it right. Well done. As many of you pointed out, Guy Fawkes' story features prominently in the movie "V for Vendetta". Did you know that the word "guy" as used to refer to a person comes from the first name of Guy Fawkes? Look here for more details. I published 7 comments but only 6 are showing. Apologies. I don't know why this keeps happening. Any suggestions?
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Guy Fawkes
Guy Fawkes.
Reprised by Hugo Weaving in 'V' for Vendetta
Guy Fawkes, perhaps best-known to Americans now as the man depicted on the mask worn by V (of "for Vendetta" fame). He tried to blow up parliament in what became known as the Gunpowder Plot (1605), but was caught in the act.
There's an annual holiday in the UK in his "honor" every 5th of November. Bart referred to it in the Simpsons episode that parodies Mary Poppins: "With you, every day is Guy Fawkes Day!"
Remember, remember the Fifth of November.
Would we ever know history if there were no movies?
Machi, just when I was about to answer, thou let loose the comments on the public domain.
Btw, that particular page you allude to to the etymology of "guy" itself acks that it comes from old Italian "guido" (that also gives rise to the name "guide"). Doesnt that contradict your romanticistic (sic) claims? :)
- Ranga
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