Guy Fawkes Day – Do Something Subversive
Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot…
Happy Guy Fawkes Day! Traditionally a holiday in England to remember the failed plot to blow up parliament. The original intent was probably more along the lines of cautioning the populace against foolhardy attempts at rebellion, sedition, and treason; today it’s mostly an excuse to get drunk in a field with a great big bonfire.
On this side of the pond, though, I like to think of Guy Fawkes Day differently: Do Something Subversive. No treason or attempts at overthrowing the government, please, and don’t do anything stupid. But do stand up for something important, do go against societal norms, do something that makes people think or feel slightly uncomfortable, or do something that makes you uncomfortable.
Take a naughty photo of yourself or write down a crazy fantasy (and send it my way, I’ll put it up). Go to your local Occupy ____ movement and bring them food, or pick up a sign and protest greed. Leave your big-name bank and join a credit union or small local friendly bank (it’s not that hard to do). Hell, donate food or volunteer at a soup kitchen, come out of a closet, go get your mail dressed in your finest kinky wares. Whatever it is, do something unusual for you and for those you live amongst. It’s better than just going with whatever daily flow we all get ourselves stuck in.
