Mysterious "Vendetta": mask of protest

"Vendetta" - a mask that not so long ago served as just a fun attribute of the annual traditional for UK residents celebration "Night of Guy Fawkes." Currently, under such masks, many opponents of the "system", fighters with injustice, cyber-criminals, other radical personalities hide their faces.

What does the "Vendetta" mask symbolize?

The mask of Guy Fawkes, better known in the world as Vendetta, is today one of the most popular symbols of protest. Suffice it to recall the numerous mass actions against corruption, the church, all kinds of reforms, government decisions, attended by radical people who hide their own person under such masks.

At present, people dressed in Vendetta masks can be seen at the most numerous mass events. Actively used such accessories at themed parties, protest actions, etc.

History of the mask

"Vendetta" is a mask that has become widespread after use in the popular English comic V for Vendetta. Later on the comics was shot the eponymous feature film, which received the status of a cult at the wrestlers with the so-called "system".

However, despite the recognizability, only a few can give an explanation of what exactly means the mask of Guy Fawkes. It was this man that terrified all English society at the beginning of the seventeenth century. A true nobleman, a Catholic, a native of York, managed to become the leader of the so-called Powder Conspiracy, whose main goal was the overthrow of the King of Great Britain and Scotland, Jacob I. It is Guy Fox who is the author and the first owner of such a bizarre mask.

In the final analysis, the plan was never meant to become a reality. However, the "Vendetta" (mask) remains forever a reminder of the turbulent times and characters of the real underground revolutionary movement.

The mask "V - means Vendetta"

Everyone who has heard at least once in his life about the movement of antiglobalists and fighters with total influence on the society of the Catholic Church could not help but notice the traditional accessory for this culture, a mysterious slyly smiling mask with thin mustaches and a pointed beard. It's easy to guess that the prototype of the mask expression is the face of its creator, Guy Fawkes.

However, the world-wide fame was not due to mass protests, the story of a famous conspirator-revolutionary or even a popular comics, but rather, after the release of a fantastic anti-utopian fighter called "V - means Vendetta." The picture contains enough scenes in which huge crowds of protesters defy tyranny, an unjust political system and treacherous corporations. It is after this mask "Vendetta", a photo of which can be seen in this article, has become a real symbol of protest.

Interesting facts about the mask of Vendetta

The massive use of the mask was first documented during the Wall Street protest that took place in 2007. Hiding faces under the guise of Guy Fawkes, the protesters expressed dissatisfaction with the unfair policies of the shareholders of the international financial exchange. Later similar protest actions swept through the world's largest cities and capitals, affecting London, Sydney, Athens, Bucharest.

"Vendetta" is a mask, which is also associated with a later but no less resonant story, which tells about a group of talented hackers, activists in the struggle against religious education "The Center of Scientology". It is behind them are listed massive attacks on the Internet resources of the religious community. One of the symbols in the implementation of their goals by hackers was precisely the mask of Anonymus.

Today the true meaning of the mask has somewhat lost its meaning. Such masks entered the pop culture and were used practically at any events, regardless of the appropriateness of their application.

How to make a mask of "Vendetta"?

Naturally, it is absolutely not necessary to make a mask of "Vendetta" with your own hand, because it can easily be bought in a store or ordered online. However, if there is time for making a mask, and most importantly - a desire, in this case it will turn out to be not so difficult, using the improvised means that will be found in every house.

To create a mask, you will need:

• Ready template with a mask image, printed on a sheet of paper in A4 format;
• A sheet of cardboard;
• scissors;
• glue;
• Scotch;
• elastic.

To begin with, you need to cut out the mask form on a ready, pre-printed template. The cut out part should be glued and additionally fixed with adhesive tape on the surface of the cardboard blank.

At the level of the cheekbones and eyes, it is necessary to leave holes that serve to attach the gum and fix the mask on the head. In the end, it remains only to make accurate holes for the mouth and eyes, using a scissors or a writing knife for this .

If you find yourself in such a mask on a holiday, in a company of friends or at a party, you will certainly be able to attract everyone's attention, add your own image of originality and impress the right people.