V For VendettaS Modern Resonance
In a fascinating twist of history, the iconic ‘V for Victory’ sign owes its fame to none other than Winston Churchill. Emblematic of defiance and rebellion, particularly against those in power, this salute has roots in wartime subversion, notably among the covert ranks of the Resistance.
Yet, its origins might trace even deeper into the annals of conflict, back to 1415’s Battle of Agincourt, where English archers provocatively flashed the gesture, backhand outward, at their French adversaries. Keep that in mind next time your fingers itch to form that ‘V’..