It’s Cinco de Mayo!
Posted on May 5, 2004 by Christine | 9 Comments
For those who think they know everything
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 of the 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 eagerly awaiting 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….
[Snagged from Says Me]
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May 5th, 2004 @ 10:16 pm
har har har.
May 6th, 2004 @ 4:22 am
alright I’ll admit it. I snorted. but only a little.
May 6th, 2004 @ 4:47 am
Happy Cinco De Mayo everyone!
May 6th, 2004 @ 4:48 am
I just got back from my Cinco De Mayo party and can’t believe I have to work tomorrow!!!!!!!!!
May 6th, 2004 @ 6:37 am
It’s been forever since I heard that ridiculous joke!
May 6th, 2004 @ 8:01 am
oh, that was funny. no, really, it was. ha.
May 6th, 2004 @ 8:33 am
you had me going for a minute… I’d never heard that one before. Trying to figure out who I can get with it now.
May 6th, 2004 @ 8:35 am
Oh my that was hilarious! I had always wondered…
May 6th, 2004 @ 3:09 pm
Ow. Ow. Ow.