Friday, May 05, 2006

Cinco de Mayo

This was a joke sent to me today by friend Jackie.

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.

This National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.


But in other news, doing Dudley tonight. Well not literally, I wish. They are doing their Cinco de Mayo party downtown...can't wait. Its been a super long week, and I'm in need of some Dudley.

3 comments:

Ken La Salle said...

OH GOD! The agony of old jokes!!!!

... hee hee...

Jenn from WA said...

You laughed...I know you did.

Nicki said...

That got a giggle from me.

And have a good time!