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.
. . . . . . settle down people, hold the applause. OK, this 'history' lesson wasn't my creation. I thought I'd pass it on.
Posted by Apiarist at May 5, 2005 03:19 PMabsolutely godd damm FUCKING RIGHT, a 50 mile moat needs to be dug between mexico and the u.s., we don't need any more greasey mexican here having babies, farting and driving unregistered hoopties, they all claim theyre decended from a race of kings, yet all are 4' 11' tall and have greasey hair, BULLSHIT, their country is fucked uped so they come here to fuck up our great country, FUCK THEM.
Posted by: her deepness at May 22, 2005 04:28 PM