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May 05, 2006
May 5th Explanation
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.
Posted by Yabu at May 5, 2006 09:00 AM | Humor
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Posted by: Christina at May 5, 2006 10:09 AM
LMAO!!!! That was a good one!
Posted by: Kelly at May 5, 2006 11:47 AM
You nut!
Condiment humor...had me goin' there for a minnit.
Posted by: LilToni at May 5, 2006 01:09 PM
Linked to ya. Hope ya don't mind. It was too good to pass up.
Posted by: Patty at May 5, 2006 05:07 PM
You know what just occurred to me? YOU'RE CRAZY!
Posted by: zonker at May 7, 2006 03:19 PM
