May 06, 2004

A day late for the celebration, it seems

I missed this gem in my inbox yesterday. However, I can't wait until next year to post it, so, may be a day late, but is it worth it? From my Aunt 'Net:

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, 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.

OK, go ahead and groan. I did!

Posted by notGeorge at May 6, 2004 02:07 PM | TrackBack
Comments

[cringe!]

Just damn.

Posted by: mhking at May 6, 2004 03:46 PM

I love this one! Kind of reminds me Flip Wilson's comedy still--a story that goes along and hits you with a twisted
ending!

Got my blog up and rolling--one more Blogspot problem
and I may bo to Typepad, with Moveable type.....

Posted by: OLDCATMAN at May 7, 2004 10:54 AM

I would not have given them the second chance.

Posted by: notGeorge at May 7, 2004 04:00 PM