# V For Vendetta on The No Agenda Show

V For Vendetta comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2009 to November 2023.

- **Chapters:** 8
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** March 2009 – November 2023
- **Related topics:** [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Anonymous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous.md), [British Parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-parliament.md), [Capital One](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capital-one.md), [Cornel West](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cornel-west.md), [Department Of Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [Greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [Gun Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [Guy Fawkes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guy-fawkes.md), [Italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md)

## Chapters 1–8 of 8

### Bobbsey Twins, Tom Swift, Guy Fawkes Day

- **Episode:** [1605: Techno-douche](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-05
- **Time:** 3:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche/chapter/bobbsey-twins-tom-swift-guy-fawkes-day.md

The hosts open the program by discussing the literary history of the Bobbsey Twins and Tom Swift book series, noting the 1910 origins of the latter. They transition to the significance of November 5th, referencing the Gunpowder Plot against the British Parliament and its modern cultural depiction in the film V for Vendetta.

Keywords: bobbsey twins, [tom swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-swift.md), victor appleton, guy fawkes day, [british parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-parliament.md), [v for vendetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/v-for-vendetta.md)

### Biden Philadelphia Speech Visuals and V for Vendetta Comparison

- **Episode:** [1483: Jacked Up Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-04
- **Time:** 19:43–21:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1483-jacked-up-joe/chapter/biden-philadelphia-speech-visuals-and-v-for-vendetta-comparison.md

The visual presentation of President Joe Biden's recent speech in Philadelphia, featuring intense red backlighting, drew widespread comparisons to dystopian films like V for Vendetta. Critics noted similarities between the stage design and the fictional Chancellor Adam Sutler's broadcasts. The aesthetic choice has sparked significant online commentary and memes involving historical and fictional authoritarian figures.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [philadelphia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philadelphia.md), red lighting, [v for vendetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/v-for-vendetta.md), political imagery

### Guy Fawkes Day, Anonymous Mask Symbolism

- **Episode:** [771: Hunger Winter](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/771-hunger-winter.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-05
- **Time:** 3:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/771-hunger-winter/chapter/guy-fawkes-day-anonymous-mask-symbolism.md

The hosts open the show on November 5th, reciting the traditional "Remember, remember the 5th of November" poem regarding the Gunpowder Treason. They discuss the historical failure of Guy Fawkes and how the V for Vendetta mask has been adopted by the activist group Anonymous.

Keywords: [guy fawkes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guy-fawkes.md), [anonymous](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous.md), [v for vendetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/v-for-vendetta.md), gunpowder plot, november 5th

### Bank Recapitalization, V for Vendetta Imagery

- **Episode:** [346: The Indignati](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/346-the-indignati.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-09
- **Time:** 29:51–33:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/346-the-indignati/chapter/bank-recapitalization-v-for-vendetta-imagery.md

Jeremy Paxman and guests discuss the "political will" needed to recapitalize European banks using taxpayer funds. The hosts argue this is a transfer of wealth from citizens to financial institutions. They also note the prevalence of V for Vendetta masks at protests and the frequent airing of the film on cable television.

Keywords: bank recapitalization, [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [taxpayers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxpayers.md), [v for vendetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/v-for-vendetta.md), guy fawkes mask

### Occupy Wall Street, Human Microphone and Signal Suppression

- **Episode:** [343: ZomBin Laden](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-29
- **Time:** 32:16–39:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/343-zombin-laden/chapter/occupy-wall-street-human-microphone-and-signal-suppression.md

The Occupy Wall Street protests are analyzed, specifically the "human microphone" technique used to bypass PA system bans. The hosts argue the movement is being co-opted and ridiculed by mainstream media, suggesting that protesters should instead focus on "breaking the third wall" of live broadcasts or using branding like V for Vendetta masks.

Keywords: [occupy wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/occupy-wall-street.md), [cornel west](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cornel-west.md), human microphone, liberty park, [v for vendetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/v-for-vendetta.md), signal suppression, [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md)

### Incendiary Packages and Government Preparedness PSAs

- **Episode:** [268: Mavericks of Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/268-mavericks-of-media.md)
- **Published:** 2011-01-09
- **Time:** 37:46–40:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/268-mavericks-of-media/chapter/incendiary-packages-and-government-preparedness-psas.md

Incendiary packages were sent to government officials, including Janet Napolitano, which the Los Angeles Times characterized as part of a "vendetta." The hosts link this terminology to the film "V for Vendetta" and suggest it targets specific political demographics. Concurrently, the government is airing public service announcements through Ready.gov, urging citizens to prepare for disasters and power outages, which the hosts interpret as a campaign to maintain a state of public anxiety.

Keywords: [janet napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-napolitano.md), [v for vendetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/v-for-vendetta.md), ready.gov, [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), psas

### V for Vendetta, TV Advertising Intrusion, Capital One

- **Episode:** [201: The Reluctant Spy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/201-the-reluctant-spy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-05-21
- **Time:** 52:04–54:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/201-the-reluctant-spy/chapter/v-for-vendetta-tv-advertising-intrusion-capital-one.md

The intrusive nature of television advertising is demonstrated through a clip of the movie "V for Vendetta" being interrupted by a Capital One commercial during a pivotal scene. This serves as a critique of how commercial interests disrupt artistic narratives and contribute to a confused media environment.

Keywords: [v for vendetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/v-for-vendetta.md), [capital one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capital-one.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media.md)

### MIAC Terrorist Watch List Memo, Gun Control, and Rahm Emanuel

- **Episode:** [83: One Too Many Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/83-one-too-many-clips.md)
- **Published:** 2009-03-25
- **Time:** 1:17:13–1:20:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/83-one-too-many-clips/chapter/miac-terrorist-watch-list-memo-gun-control-and-rahm-emanuel.md

A memo from the Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC) reportedly lists supporters of Ron Paul, anti-abortion activists, and fans of the movie "V for Vendetta" as potential terrorist threats. The hosts link this profiling to Rahm Emanuel's efforts to prevent individuals on the terrorist watch list from purchasing firearms. They argue this is a political maneuver to bypass the Second Amendment.

Keywords: miac, [terrorist watch list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorist-watch-list.md), [ron paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-paul.md), [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [v for vendetta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/v-for-vendetta.md)

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