Mayonnaise

[DavidPhillips]

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.

[Diesel Nick]

thats why Mexicans celebrate this day?

[TheDurtyDeez]

I actually feel dumber after reading that...

[GOZAR]

lol.......

[choctaw]

My last name is Mayo, think of all the crap I took growing up, Now they confuse me as being Mexican?!

[sevenmalards]

Originally Posted by TheDurtyDeez

I actually feel dumber after reading that...

Me too, but it was funny!

Like every time I hear "Mariachi Music"
I Say,
"That was the worst thing the United States ever did! They gave Mexico all of our surplus Tubas and accordians, AND THEY HAVE BEEN GOING CRAZY WITH THEM EVER SINCE.

[BryanH]

HUH.

[TANK'S 250]

Correct me if I'm wrong,...but in Mexico...I don't think they celebrate Cinco de Mayo....I think that it's a American holiday....

[nic0084]

...its a Mexican holiday..........

[Diesel Nick]

Originally Posted by TANK'S 250

Correct me if I'm wrong,...but in Mexico...I don't think they celebrate Cinco de Mayo....I think that it's a American holiday....

idk you could be right but... Why would American celebrate a Mexican holiday?