3quartertime Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Hellmann's 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 on May 5th 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. And now you know where the name originated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 *groan* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Boooooooooooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Giggle Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 cinco de drinko! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 BTT for historical purposes. Happy SINKO de MAYO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Does sinko de mayo come on the 6th on leap year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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