Sinko De Mayo
Mar 25, 2020 16:54:19 #
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. 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.
The National Day of Mourning occurs
each year on May 5 and is known,
of course, as - Sinko De Mayo.
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. 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.
The National Day of Mourning occurs
each year on May 5 and is known,
of course, as - Sinko De Mayo.
Mar 25, 2020 16:55:42 #
Mar 25, 2020 16:59:50 #
Mar 25, 2020 17:02:01 #
Jeremy wrote:
I thought this great thread was actually going to be about 5 Senkos.
In May
Mar 25, 2020 17:02:01 #
Mar 25, 2020 17:14:15 #
Mar 25, 2020 17:17:52 #
Flytier wrote:
This one I read to my wife
As did I...oops, gotta go...she’s looking for something to throw
Mar 25, 2020 17:28:38 #
Mar 25, 2020 17:34:23 #
Thank You Oldsalt I didn’t know the Hellman’s Mayo story about Mexico and the Titanic.
Mar 25, 2020 18:04:58 #
Mar 25, 2020 18:07:06 #
I've lived in California for 45 years, Cinco de Mayo is a big deal here, and I've never heard that one either. The day before that is also a big deal here - Star Wars day. You familiar with that one?
Mar 25, 2020 18:08:41 #
Spiritof27 wrote:
I've lived in California for 45 years, Cinco de Mayo is a big deal here, and I've never heard that one either. The day before that is also a big deal here - Star Wars day. You familiar with that one?
May the fourth be with you?
Mar 25, 2020 18:14:27 #
Spiritof27 wrote:
I've lived in California for 45 years, Cinco de Mayo is a big deal here, and I've never heard that one either. The day before that is also a big deal here - Star Wars day. You familiar with that one?
Never heard of Star War day.
Mar 25, 2020 19:00:49 #
Mar 25, 2020 19:07:45 #
Spiritof27 wrote:
I've lived in California for 45 years, Cinco de Mayo is a big deal here, and I've never heard that one either. The day before that is also a big deal here - Star Wars day. You familiar with that one?
Any guess at Traveling Day?
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