the 5th of may
I have no problem with acknowledgment of these dates in our history, but the way they're celebrated is retarded. They're just another excuse for people to drink/eat/whatever without any real understanding of why they're doing it.
This isn't limited to today's date either, before the 'stop picking on Mexicans' card gets pulled.
This isn't limited to today's date either, before the 'stop picking on Mexicans' card gets pulled.
real story:
Most people don't know that back in 1912 Hellman'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 New York City.
Mexicans were crazy about the stuff.
The Mexican people were eagerly awaiting delivery and were disconsolate("desperados") at the loss. So much so that they declared a national day of mourning which they still observe today.
It is known, of course, as ...sinko de Mayo.
Most people don't know that back in 1912 Hellman'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 New York City.
Mexicans were crazy about the stuff.
The Mexican people were eagerly awaiting delivery and were disconsolate("desperados") at the loss. So much so that they declared a national day of mourning which they still observe today.
It is known, of course, as ...sinko de Mayo.
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Indi. ... funniest thing I read all day.
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Rau... I know right. Lol. Dude. On my phone when I type your name it auto switches to mine. Wtf.
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real story:
Most people don't know that back in 1912 hellman'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 new york city.
Mexicans were crazy about the stuff.
The mexican people were eagerly awaiting delivery and were disconsolate("desperados") at the loss. So much so that they declared a national day of mourning which they still observe today.
It is known, of course, as ...sinko de mayo.
Most people don't know that back in 1912 hellman'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 new york city.
Mexicans were crazy about the stuff.
The mexican people were eagerly awaiting delivery and were disconsolate("desperados") at the loss. So much so that they declared a national day of mourning which they still observe today.
It is known, of course, as ...sinko de mayo.
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So, one of my roomies works for an afterschool program. Yesterday they were explaining the 'holiday' to the kids before they did some activities. One 8yr old broke out in tears, completely crying. Why? His response, "I'm French!" Then he hung his head and wouldn't listen to anything anyone else had to say. For that little 8-year-old it's apparently too soon. One of the funniest things I'd heard in a while. Thought I'd share.
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Unfortunately just about ever battle is gonna leave the french hanging their heads.
quiz... anyone know why most mexicans over say... 30... drink bud products instead of coors?
quiz... anyone know why most mexicans over say... 30... drink bud products instead of coors?
So, one of my roomies works for an afterschool program. Yesterday they were explaining the 'holiday' to the kids before they did some activities. One 8yr old broke out in tears, completely crying. Why? His response, "I'm French!" Then he hung his head and wouldn't listen to anything anyone else had to say. For that little 8-year-old it's apparently too soon. One of the funniest things I'd heard in a while. Thought I'd share.
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okay i agree that a way bigger deal then cinco de mayo, @ the same time July 4th the american independence and everyone enjoys with fireworks and etc.. black history month oh lets not forget Dr. martin luther king jr., THIS IS AMERICA PEOPLE LAND OF HIPPOCRATES, i'm just saying people always hate on the mexicans ??? but ya'll wanna use them to paint ur hs clean your yard and so on.
i dont "want" to use them to paint my house and clean my yard i dont care what race someone is. white black asain indian mexican doesnt matter. i dont seek out mexicans to do any sort of work. (except maybe make mexican food because white people suck at it) anyway... i dont have any problem with may 5th. half my family is mexican (from mexico) and its just a reg day there just like st. patties day is just another day in ireland. only you could say may 5th has a little more real significance because they stood up for their country.
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