Penny for the Guy

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Has anyone seen any kids with a Guy Fawkes this year?

No, not round here

Not seen any in donkeys years!

I have not seen one for about 20 years.

Not for years and years

Has anyone under 40 ever seen this?

Maybe people are a bit uncomfortable these daya with the idea of making an effigy of a Catholic man and throwing it on a bonfire? Just musing. No idea really!

I have not seen a proper bonfire in years too... the sort where all the locals used to congregate and chuck pallets etc on.

Not seen for years. Decades even.

We were just talking about making a guy out of your mum's old tights at work today. Not seen one in years.

Fireworks have been used alone then blended to last weeks and have a diverse meaning now.

There's still Lewes in Sussex!
https://www.lewesbonfirecelebrations.com/

About 3 years ago I saw a few lads sitting in Redcar on the main shopping street with one and it brought a tear to the eye.

The absence of a guy shouldn't stop us from having tomato soup and hot dogs for tea on 5th, followed by bonfire toffee.

The last time I saw one was about 15 years ago outside a co-op. A couple of early teen girls were running after and kicking people that refused to give money. It was a sad sight.

Perhaps Halloween has taken over, and people aren't so bothered about Guy Fawkes any more.

I saw 1 the other day. I used to see it all the time as a kid but it's not really the done thing anymore.

You could argue that 5th November took over Halloween which has been reinstated. Fireworks have now been moved into a Hindu festival.

I remember going to a friend's house for fireworks and a bonfire and dancing to Saturday Night by Whigfield.

We make a Guy every year

He has a pumpkin for a head. Recycling.

always have done but don’t see them at commercial bonfires much any more.