Heroes aren't always good people. Their reasons are lost to time to the average person, but the message is remembered. The actions supersede the reason.

Guy Fawkes is not remembered as a person, he's remembered as a figure.

Not calling this a good thing.

[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 19 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

He’s remembered as a figure who wanted to kill all of Parliament and return the nation to an absolute monarchy.

[–] GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip 27 points 2 weeks ago

He’s remembered as a figure who wanted to kill all of Parliament ~~and return the nation to an absolute monarchy.~~

[–] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

Yet another bombing attempt by a far right terrorist.

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Also, is this meme about Guy Fawkes or is it about V?

[–] ryannathans@aussie.zone 21 points 2 weeks ago

V definitely did not want a monarchy

[–] venusaur@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Who is Guy Fawkes?…

[–] SnowmenMelt@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Tried to blow up UK parliament with the king inside centuries ago because the king was the wrong kind of Christian. Got caught and hung. In the UK we celebrate the capture every 5th November with a bonfire and fireworks, some places even burn an effigy of guy on the bonfire but that is becoming less common.

[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago

Imo your country need more blowing up of parliament.