Remember, remember the 5th of November...

Nursery rhymes are an interesting thing. Most, if not all, are apparently based in historical truth, put into lyrical rhyme to help their lessons be more memorable. On some levels, they also vary by region, which would explain why I'd never heard of "Remember, remember" prior to its inclusion in V for Vendetta.

Remember's inclusion in Vendetta is rather fitting. The rhyme is the tale of Guy Fawkes's attempt to blow up British Parliament in 1605, while a plot element of the movie is to have people remember Guy Fawkes' act by recreating it.

Of course the content of Remember is rather gruesome, at least for a nursery rhyme. But, then again, aren't most nursery rhymes re-tellings of violent/disturbing things? They are retold to serve as warnings, in a lot of cases. Or to just help people remember...

(Speaking of remembering: a shout-out to the Fry...)

Remember, remember the 5th of November
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot
I know of no reason why Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot