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Famous Mexican Holiday
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:11 am
by drcorey
Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars ofthe condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York.This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York. The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerlyawaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day.The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.
Re: Famous Mexican Holiday
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:21 am
by GRUMPY PIRATE
I would like to apologize to all persons with heritage from Mexico for this pun!
hehehehe
Happy Cinco De Mayo!
Rum......errr
Tequila?
Re: Famous Mexican Holiday
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:57 pm
by mechurchlady
Actually Cinco de Mayo is our Independence day and may you have a Happy Fourth of July.
Re: Famous Mexican Holiday
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:51 am
by Purpura
Happy Independence day to all the Mexican types around here, and to Dr. Corey, have fun mourning the loss of mayonnaise. :p:
Re: Famous Mexican Holiday
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:21 am
by glendalais
Just to make sure, everyone here is aware it's still April, right?
Re: Famous Mexican Holiday
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:26 am
by Purpura
Yes, we're celebrating in advance Glendalais.
Re: Famous Mexican Holiday
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:32 am
by glendalais
Purpura wrote:Yes, we're celebrating in advance Glendalais.
Cool, just wanted to make sure :D: .
*brings out mariachi band and Mexican food buffet*
¡VIVA MEXICO!
Re: Famous Mexican Holiday
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:21 pm
by Lasolimu
glendalais wrote:Cool, just wanted to make sure :D: .
*brings out mariachi band and Mexican food buffet*
¡VIVA MEXICO!
Yeah, it is never too early to start celebrating!
Re: Famous Mexican Holiday
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:24 pm
by GRUMPY PIRATE
Purpura wrote:Happy Independence day to all the Mexican types around here, and to Dr. Corey, have fun mourning the loss of mayonnaise. :p:
I thought I saw a post from mayonnaise just a few days ago!!!
Re: Famous Mexican Holiday
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:48 pm
by Disneyguy85
Lasolimu wrote:Yeah, it is never too early to start celebrating!
Heh, yup, and you know what Disney says; There's so many things in life worth celebrating!