Title: Sinko de Mayo
bunnysocks - May 5, 2006 09:02 PM (GMT)
Before you say, "Haha that girl can't spell and she even takes Spanish", read this:
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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. |
My history teacher sent it to my class. ^^;;
Horsecrzy721 - May 5, 2006 09:08 PM (GMT)
Haha that is too funny! ;lol;
Precyous - May 5, 2006 09:12 PM (GMT)
LMAO THat is so funny I was about to tell you, you spelt it wrong untill I read :D
bunnysocks - May 5, 2006 09:14 PM (GMT)
I haven't check to see if it's true or not (I hope I can trust my history teacher!) but I love the coincidence. :D And Precyous- I had a feeling that would happen.
Horsecrzy721 - May 5, 2006 09:19 PM (GMT)
Hehe I doubt its true, still funny though!
bunnysocks - May 5, 2006 09:26 PM (GMT)
Aw, damnit. The Titanic sank on April 15th. :(
It's still funny though.
beatrice - May 5, 2006 09:37 PM (GMT)
It made me smile...
A mere coincidence.. but funny in the same time.. though someone should research a bit about it ^^
Raven123 - June 8, 2007 04:01 AM (GMT)
XD Totally inaccurate but really amusing...........