Awesome!

Fawkesy Lady.

Freaky.

Excellent ^Upvoted^ I was actually floored when I found out which actor made the "Anonymous" mask famous. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Weaving

Can't say I like girls with heavy makeup, but in this case I approve.

Good work.

I can see this catching on.

The cops wouldn't be able to bust you for wearing a mask at protests.

Does Anonymous not realise that Guy Fawkes's goal was to install a Catholic theocracy? Kind of at odds with what they want, right?

muuuuute

She's not anonymous with her revealed face.

Kind of eerie. But yeah skip to the last 30 seconds or so.

I still would...

>> ^FlowersInHisHair:

Does Anonymous not realise that Guy Fawkes's goal was to install a Catholic theocracy? Kind of at odds with what they want, right?


But they're taking the mask from the movie V for Vendetta, which is definitely not at odds with what they want

Girl Fawkes

Nice. That's the correct title.>> ^Xax:

Girl Fawkes

Still less makeup than most club hoppers these days.

anybody else notice the cat in the background (at the beginning) licking itself to the beat of the music?

[Quoted the wrong post, sorry]

Well it's naive of them not to consider the full implications of their chosen symbol. Plus, they could have chosen a better movie.>> ^alien_concept:

>> ^FlowersInHisHair:
Does Anonymous not realise that Guy Fawkes's goal was to install a Catholic theocracy? Kind of at odds with what they want, right?

But they're taking the mask from the movie V for Vendetta, which is definitely not at odds with what they want

Still, I wish people who wish to protest something wouldn't pick a pop-culture reference to represent themselves. They should represent who they are, not some icon the media made popular. It really degrades the whole message they want to spread.

Awesome and disturbing all at the same time.

>> ^artician:

Still, I wish people who wish to protest something wouldn't pick a pop-culture reference to represent themselves. They should represent who they are, not some icon the media made popular. It really degrades the whole message they want to spread.


http://www.arts-wallpapers.com/vintage/V-for-Vendetta/imagepages/image21.htm

They are legion... ; )

>> ^Asmo:

>> ^artician:
Still, I wish people who wish to protest something wouldn't pick a pop-culture reference to represent themselves. They should represent who they are, not some icon the media made popular. It really degrades the whole message they want to spread.

http://www.arts-wallpapers.com/vintage/V-for-Vendetta/imagepages/i
mage21.htm
They are legion... ; )


Heheh, maybe if everyone dressed up like Natalie Portman.

When the people who are the intended recipients of the protesters message see this though, they probably can't take it seriously. "Oh look, the masses are decorating themselves like a film character". The superficiality of its origins comes forward more readily than the intended symbolic attachment behind it. It would be more effective to find some emotional, poignant symbolism that represents, and is unique to, the movement and message at large.

waiting for someone to get this tattooed

>> ^FlowersInHisHair:

Does Anonymous not realise that Guy Fawkes's goal was to install a Catholic theocracy? Kind of at odds with what they want, right?


It's not about what he was or what he tried to do, it's about the idea he represents has turned into. He's turned into an icon of anonimity and unity under that pretense.

Che Guevara, who is now considered an anti-imperialistic figure, was at one point attempting to lead a Cuban-led revolution in the African Congo.

How about when American children used to perform the Bellamy Salute during the Pledge of Allegiance?

Even the swastika had many different benevolent meanings before it was used as a symbol for an oppressive regime.

Symbols change over time and are used by people to unite under an idea, whether it be a positive or negative one. I believe the current use of the Guy Fawkes mask and what it stands for is positive.