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Sinko de Mayo History (vanity humor)
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Posted on 05/05/2008 7:23:52 AM PDT by mnehring

Just for fun, let us remember today the real(sic) history behind Sinko de Mayo.

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.


TOPICS: Humor
KEYWORDS: freepun
Just a laugh for today.
1 posted on 05/05/2008 7:23:52 AM PDT by mnehring
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To: mnehrling

I can sympathize. That fake stuff just doesn’t cut the mustard like real mayo.


2 posted on 05/05/2008 7:35:06 AM PDT by mtbopfuyn
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To: mnehrling
Let them eat Kraft.

3 posted on 05/05/2008 7:41:42 AM PDT by evets (beer)
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To: mnehrling

I relish these threads.

But sometimes I get all mustard out.


4 posted on 05/05/2008 7:41:42 AM PDT by Mr. Brightside
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To: Mr. Brightside

Well, I hope they lettuce ketchup, or we’ll be in a pickle.
Worst, ‘er sheer punniness will defeat us!

(That last one was a desperate attempt for the grand prize in condiment puns... :^D)


5 posted on 05/05/2008 7:51:00 AM PDT by dangus
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To: mnehrling

The General Belgrano was sunk by Rosie O’Donell chewing through the hull.


6 posted on 05/05/2008 8:14:04 AM PDT by redstateconfidential (If you are the smartest person in the room,you are hanging out with the wrong people.)
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To: mnehrling

LOL - good one.


7 posted on 05/05/2008 8:16:24 AM PDT by GOPJ
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To: mnehrling

Countless Mexicans were left constipated by the loss of mayonnaise. The French on the other had, bravely chose to poupon.


8 posted on 05/05/2008 8:18:51 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: mnehrling

Later this month the Brits celebrate the 67th anniversary of that WWII naval engagement- Sinko de Bismarck...


9 posted on 05/05/2008 8:27:06 AM PDT by mikrofon (And in Beijing today, it's Chinko de Mayo)
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To: mnehrling

I always though Cinco de Mayo meant hold the mayo. Thanx for clearing that up.


10 posted on 05/05/2008 8:28:31 AM PDT by purpleraine
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To: mnehrling

Hah, and I always thought it was a celebration of clintons’s...ah...facination with the white house sink.


11 posted on 05/05/2008 8:32:21 AM PDT by going hot (Happiness is a momma deuce)
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To: going hot

“Hah, and I always thought it was a celebration of clintons’s...ah...facination with the white house sink.”

No no no you are confusing that with Sinko Day Pinko :)


12 posted on 05/05/2008 8:43:42 AM PDT by Ueriah
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To: mnehrling

Must have been Hellman’s for the Mexican people.


13 posted on 05/05/2008 12:07:24 PM PDT by byteback
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