A DUmmy quiz, "What is Cinco de Mayo?"

[dane]

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Xipe Totec (27,696 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore
 FYI... What is Cinco de Mayo?

There are many responses, some longer than others.  Before too long the C.B.D. appears with

nadinbrzezinski (104,602 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore
9. I knew the correct answer
But I'd better, grew up in Mexico.

I did not see "fifth of May" in any of the responses.

This one was my favorite response 

Jello Biafra (402 posts) Profile Journal Send DU Mail Ignore

67. Sorry, couldn't help myself.....

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, México, 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 México. 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 México, 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.

A DUmmy with a sense of humor cannot last very long. 

[franksolich]

Now wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute.

Talk about a blast from the past.

Haven't we seen the Jello Biafra primitive before?

Didn't the primitives a few years ago get all upset and bent out of shape because he's not the real gelatin?

[vesta111]

Now wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute.

Talk about a blast from the past.

Haven't we seen the Jello Biafra primitive before?

Didn't the primitives a few years ago get all upset and bent out of shape because he's not the real gelatin?

Not sure about a minor battle turning into a reason for Yankees to drink rum, coke with lime.

Actually a Yankee needs all reasons to drink Rum, --------What is  Cuba Libra to a Yankee, Yankees will drink Rum to the Remember the Maine, End of WW1 and WW2, George Washingtons Birthday, and the end of Prohibition.

Grog on both Battleships and US in the time of sail, Navel tradition Mates, who asks where the tradition comes from.

Ask any Mexican or Latino what May 5 means to them, or ask the people living in the ghettos what 1776 means to them.

We drink Green beer on March 17 TH,  party hard on December 31 st.   It is Tradition coming from out of the past that we do not know how or why it started, we just go along because it is Fun and something to look forward to.

[franksolich]

Uh, vesta111 dear, you know I love you and all that.

But how about sticking to the topic of a new thread until it's aged a little bit, after which one can stray?

It's good manners, common courtesy.

[NHSparky]

Funny how nads doesn't explain about the Battle of Puebla and how it has nothing to do with Mexican Independence Day.

Then again, it might have slipped her greasy little bald mind.

[Paul Heinzman]

Now wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute.

Talk about a blast from the past.

Haven't we seen the Jello Biafra primitive before?

Didn't the primitives a few years ago get all upset and bent out of shape because he's not the real gelatin?

Yeah, Frank, I remember that. How do they know it isn't the real Jello Biafra? And were the DUmmies worried that the real Jello Biafra might decide not to sign up because his name was already taken?

[Kyle Ricky]

Cinco De Mayo - The day the Mexicans celebrate a victory over the French. O.k, tell me; name a country who hasn't had a victory over the French? A girl scout troop could take out the French. So Mexico bragging about it for the past 150 years doesn't help them any.

[TVDOC]

Just for the record, this:

Jello Biafra Quote
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, México, 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 México. 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 México, 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.

Is a complete C & P fabrication.........(see link)

http://www.snopes.com/humor/jokes/sinkomayo.asp

Not only was Titanic's next port of call never Vera Cruz (it was back to Liverpool), but Hellman's Mayo wasn't made in the UK for another 50 years after Titanic went down......

DUmmies have to be the most gullible "people" on the planet.......

doc

[GOBUCKS]

Just for the record, this:

Is a complete C & P fabrication.........(see link)

http://www.snopes.com/humor/jokes/sinkomayo.asp

Not only was Titanic's next port of call never Vera Cruz (it was back to Liverpool), but Hellman's Mayo wasn't made in the UK for another 50 years after Titanic went down......

DUmmies have to be the most gullible "people" on the planet.......

doc

The DUmmy was trying to be a comedian, repeating an old, old, worn out joke.

 

[dane]

Just for the record, this:

Is a complete C & P fabrication.........(see link)

http://www.snopes.com/humor/jokes/sinkomayo.asp

Not only was Titanic's next port of call never Vera Cruz (it was back to Liverpool), but Hellman's Mayo wasn't made in the UK for another 50 years after Titanic went down......

DUmmies have to be the most gullible "people" on the planet.......

doc

Many people would consider "Sinko de Mayo" a clue that this was not true.  I think the "...Sinko...." explanation was put in to be humerous, the poster in this instance knowing it was not factual.

[TVDOC]

The DUmmy was trying to be a comedian, repeating an old, old, worn out joke.

 

Got it......should know never to take them seriously.......when everything they say is a joke.......

doc

[Evil_Conservative]

Cinco de Mayo = Tequila day!!!!!

[BlueStateSaint]

Cinco de Mayo = Tequila day!!!!!

Or, as I used to refer to the drink, "Tekilla."

Lost a few brain cells to it in college.

[I_B_Perky]

Or, as I used to refer to the drink, "Tekilla."

Lost a few brain cells to it in college.

No shit! Worst drunk I ever had was on some expensive tekillya. Woke up under the coffee table one morning after drinking that shit. Thought I had been buried alive. Had a dental appt that morning and the dentist bent down to do his work, straightened up and told me I was too drunk for him to work on me and sent me home.

I ain't drank that devils brew ever since.

[seahorse513]

I know that cinco de mayo was the 5th of May, but not the history behind it. For some treason, I had it in my head, that it was Texas independence from Mexico. Then I was reading and Sparky mentions France. I am like wait...what?? Doesn't Sparky mean Spain?? I got read up on Mexico's history....

[Evil_Conservative]

No shit! Worst drunk I ever had was on some expensive tekillya. Woke up under the coffee table one morning after drinking that shit. Thought I had been buried alive. Had a dental appt that morning and the dentist bent down to do his work, straightened up and told me I was too drunk for him to work on me and sent me home.

I ain't drank that devils brew ever since.

Come on, you can't handle tequila?  I'm not a big drinker, but love me some tequila.    Never had a problem with it.  Whiskey is what knocks me down.  I have to stay away from that.

[I_B_Perky]

Come on, you can't handle tequila?  I'm not a big drinker, but love me some tequila.    Never had a problem with it.  Whiskey is what knocks me down.  I have to stay away from that.

Wuss. 

White liquor... that's what we call clear booze 'round these parts that ain't made of corn... wears me out. My baby sis always wants to whoop somebody's ass when she drinks that stuff. Usually mine. That's why we don't drink it anymore. 

To be quite honest with you... I gave all liquor up 20 yrs ago when I woke up in my car on the parking lot of a pizza hut one Sunday morning. Didn't know where I was until I walked out onto the highway and realized I was 5 miles from my house. Later all my friends said I took home some really hot honey and I don't remember a thing to this day.

I stick to beer now. 

[delilahmused]

No shit! Worst drunk I ever had was on some expensive tekillya. Woke up under the coffee table one morning after drinking that shit. Thought I had been buried alive. Had a dental appt that morning and the dentist bent down to do his work, straightened up and told me I was too drunk for him to work on me and sent me home.

I ain't drank that devils brew ever since.

I love the stuff! My son buys me a bottle of Patron every year for Christmas.

Cindie

[NHSparky]

Come on, you can't handle tequila?  I'm not a big drinker, but love me some tequila.    Never had a problem with it.  Whiskey is what knocks me down.  I have to stay away from that.

Tequila and I have a very clear understanding.  I don't drink it, it doesn't try to kill me.

[Evil_Conservative]

I love the stuff! My son buys me a bottle of Patron every year for Christmas.

Cindie

Patron is good.  We were at a liquor store this weekend and I was going to pick up a bottle, but didn't want to spend $22 on it when I had to get gas too.

[obumazombie]

As I recall cinco de mayo is also Karl Marx's birthday. What a coincidence.