smitty Loc: maine

[quote=Frank romero][quote=Robert J Samples]While most folks who lived in the United States are not familiar with this holiday, it is big in Mexico. All this came about just before the 1900s and was then a big event.

In the 1800s, there were no factories that produced mayonnaise in the United States or in Mexico. It was all manufactured in England or France. In addition, the product was under a quota system, so there would only be a set amount delivered by steamship.

The ship with the cargo of mayonnaise would be carrying paying passengers and in the hold would be cases of mayonnaise, which was somewhat limited due to the amount of space allowed. And of course, there would be other items as well.

On this particular trip, the ship had docked in New York, allowing the passengers and all the merchandise, including the allotted amount of mayonnaise to be unloaded. After that was completed, the ship set sail for Mexico to deliver the rest of its cargo.

Since this was in the time of the year when hurricanes were more likely, the ship unfortunately ran directly into one and was sunk. It was a tragedy, loss of lives and almost as important the loss of the year’s supply of mayonnaise! Now both countries, The United States and Mexico resolved to begin manufacturing of mayonnaise so they would not have to rely of imported shipments from Europe.

But the people of Mexico went even further. They decided to begin a holiday to commemorate this by having a national celebration, so this is now known as Cinco de Mayo in the country of Mexico. Just Sayin…RJS[/quot





I was asked what Cinco de Mayo was about as I was the same culture. I informed them that just because I speak Spanish I am not of that culture. I also told them that if they would read about history they would know what it was about. It was a battle that Mexico won against the French. It was not celebrated here in t.he states until a beer advertisement to increase their beer sells.
I have heard the joke Mr Samples posted and I find it funny. I was disappointed when the Taco Bell chihuahua was taken off as I found it funny also.[/quote]

hi frank
used to live out in tx and nm. funny how many mexicans and chicanos [is chicano pc? i been gone a while] think it is independance day and pancho villa was the greatest hero of all time. btw isnt it 9/15? feliz ano nuevo

Americanman28

Ouch!

BCKliche Loc: Suffolk, VA

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ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

And I had it wrong all these years, good one thanks RJS

Bobfromfremont Loc: Fremont Ca

A friend of mine had a t-shirt with the Taco Bell chihuahua on it that said “Yo quiro ganir tu pierno” I want to hump your leg

Frank romero Loc: Clovis, NM

Independence Day 16th September in Mexico. Funny how people think that anyone who speaks Spanish is Mexican. We have Spanish speaking natural American and a lot of people from all over South America that speak Spanish. I came to Clovis from a small village in t.he middle of New Mexico. We were laughed at because of the way we spoke. I was in junior high when I found out that what we were speaking was Castilian Spanish. That was in 1950.

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Good one

smitty Loc: maine

wow frank havent heard the cs in so long
dated a girl in albuq back in the 70s her family castilian from taos name garduno
btw...wife made chili rellano quiche yesterday. 3 eggs lotta cheddar and green chili put in a pie crust lined with corn meal dump it it in and top it with more corn meal and bake. i recommend look up the recipe. i just eat it/not make it
thanks 4 the info update

Frank romero Loc: Clovis, NM

Thanks. It sounds like it would be good. I’ll look it up.