An examination of Independence Day... from a Brit. - GoFuckYourself.com

Aly · 07-03-2006, 02:42 PM

Happy (almost) Independence Day everybody!

Being an inquisitive sort, I Googled "Independence Day", just to clarify what we're supposed to be celebrating independence from... Not the British I hope!

Here are a few explanations that I found.

Independence Day

Independence Day (or ID4) is an American science fiction movie about an attempted alien takeover of Earth. The movie features several scenes of major landmarks being destroyed by the aliens, such as the First Interstate World Center, the Empire State Building, the White House, Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty, the Saint Basil's Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower.

On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and Democracy was born. Every day thousands leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so they can begin their American Dream.

Independence Day is commonly associated with parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the U.S. Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777.

A national holiday, invented for the benefit of popcorn and peanut promoters; tin horn and toy-balloon vendors; lemonade chemists; dealers in explosives; physicians and surgeons. A grand chance for the citizen-soldier to hear the roar of battle, smell powder, shoot the neighbor's cat, and lose a night's rest--or a finger.

This sounds a lot like Guy Fawkes Day.
That's a holiday we have in Britain where we have lots of fireworks and barbeques... and then we burn an effigy of this fellow (Guy) on top of a giant bonfire... because he committed treason.

Have a GREAT July 4th everybody... and please be safe!

BradM · 07-03-2006, 02:45 PM

Americans WERE British in 1776, so ID is basically Guy Fawkes borrowed and slightly modified.

2HousePlague · 07-03-2006, 02:48 PM

Cheers, ENGLAND!!!!

2hp

scottybuzz · 07-03-2006, 02:57 PM

LOL AT 2HP's PICTURE! HAHAHHAHAHAHA

Aly · 07-03-2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by scottybuzz

LOL AT 2HP's PICTURE! HAHAHHAHAHAHA

ME TOO! LMFAO!

AmateurFlix · 07-03-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Aly

A national holiday, invented for the benefit of popcorn and peanut promoters; tin horn and toy-balloon vendors; lemonade chemists; dealers in explosives; physicians and surgeons.

thanks

Tdog · 07-03-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Aly

This sounds a lot like Guy Fawkes Day.
That's a holiday we have in Britain where we have lots of fireworks and barbeques... and then we burn an effigy of this fellow (Guy) on top of a giant bonfire... because he committed treason.

I think there was movie just produced about this guy. "V for Vendetta" good movie.

07-03-2006, 02:42 PM	#1
Aly President, ePufferProfits Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,881	An examination of Independence Day... from a Brit. Happy (almost) Independence Day everybody! Being an inquisitive sort, I Googled "Independence Day", just to clarify what we're supposed to be celebrating independence from... Not the British I hope! Here are a few explanations that I found. Independence Day Independence Day (or ID4) is an American science fiction movie about an attempted alien takeover of Earth. The movie features several scenes of major landmarks being destroyed by the aliens, such as the First Interstate World Center, the Empire State Building, the White House, Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty, the Saint Basil's Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and Democracy was born. Every day thousands leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so they can begin their American Dream. Independence Day is commonly associated with parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the U.S. Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777. A national holiday, invented for the benefit of popcorn and peanut promoters; tin horn and toy-balloon vendors; lemonade chemists; dealers in explosives; physicians and surgeons. A grand chance for the citizen-soldier to hear the roar of battle, smell powder, shoot the neighbor's cat, and lose a night's rest--or a finger. This sounds a lot like Guy Fawkes Day. That's a holiday we have in Britain where we have lots of fireworks and barbeques... and then we burn an effigy of this fellow (Guy) on top of a giant bonfire... because he committed treason. Have a GREAT July 4th everybody... and please be safe! __________________ . . Aly's ICQ: 51504163 . Aly's Email: [email protected]

07-03-2006, 02:48 PM	#3
2HousePlague CURATOR Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: the attic Posts: 14,572	Cheers, ENGLAND!!!! 2hp __________________ tada!

07-03-2006, 02:57 PM	#4
scottybuzz Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY Posts: 14,800	LOL AT 2HP's PICTURE! HAHAHHAHAHAHA __________________ $$$$$ MAKE HUGE MONEY IN CAMS - CLICK HERE $$$$$

07-03-2006, 02:45 PM	#2
BradM Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: 1123,6536,5231 Posts: 3,397	Americans WERE British in 1776, so ID is basically Guy Fawkes borrowed and slightly modified.