10. The writer of V for Vendetta and the artist who created the "Guy Fawkes Mask" say that they are proud that the distinctive masks have become a symbol of protest. Groups such as "
Anonymous" have recently used the masks to protest Scientology as well as the protestors in Occupy Wall Street. [
The Mary Sue]
According to David Lloyd (artist):
The Guy Fawkes mask has now become a common brand and a convenient placard to use in protest against tyranny—and I’m happy with people using it.
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