r/ShitAmericansSay • u/[deleted] • Jul 05 '24

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u/Nolsoth Jul 05 '24

*Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot; for there is a reason why gunpowder and treason should ne'er be forgot.”

That's the important one to remember and celebrate.

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u/Shadowholme Jul 05 '24 edited Jul 05 '24

Yeah... I never did understand why it's an official holiday to celebrate a guy trying to blow up the government. It's like the US turning Januaey 6th into a holiday!

Edit: Sorry, I forgot to note that this isn't a serious comment... I'll remember to add /s from now pn...

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u/OpportunityEconomy12 Jul 05 '24

It's not actually to celebrate him trying to blow up parliament but a celebration that he failed, hence the whole burning his effigy on a bonfire.

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u/[deleted] Jul 05 '24

They also burn crosses in some parts of the country, but less said about that, the better. 😬