Tonight we celebrate the 412th anniversary of the Gunpowder plot. A failed assassination plot by a group of traitorous Catholics, the most notable of them being Guy Fawkes. Fuck the Pope, Long live King James!
Remember, remember the fifth of November,
Gunpowder treason and plot.
We see no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot!
Guy Fawkes, guy, t'was his intent
To blow up king and parliament.
Three score barrels were laid below
To prove old England's overthrow.
By god's mercy he was catch'd
With a darkened lantern and burning match.
So, holler boys, holler boys, Let the bells ring.
Holler boys, holler boys, God save the king.
And what shall we do with him?
Burn him!
Have fun and stay safe.
Manic_Miner ago
Is it just me or does no one seem to burn the guy any more?
Fiveonit ago
True. Some people still do, I still see 'penny for a guy' on occasions and people sometimes burn other effigies e.g. politicians. The night itself has pretty much lost it's meaning which is sad. It only takes a few groups to keep it alive though.
Mustard_of_puppets ago
Nov 5th is my mother in laws b-day, I recite this in my head every year when I buy her a wad of scratch tickets.
Aelfred ago
Guido Fawkes. Look after your pets tonight.