Author Topic: The History Behind the Day (Read 2779 times)

Lady Di · « **on:** May 05, 2006, 10:12:16 AM »

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.

GoaT · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2006, 10:17:11 AM »

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wermz84 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2006, 10:17:20 AM »

BigMike · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2006, 10:18:53 AM »

you've gotta be kidding me

RK · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2006, 10:19:45 AM »

Wermz84 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2006, 10:20:36 AM »

and one of these..

Haha, Actually I like bad puns!!

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2006, 10:22:28 AM »

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2006, 10:36:02 AM »

Just remember you started this........

While devouring the survivors of the ill-fated Titanic what did the great white say to the other great white?

......would you like some Mayo with that little girl?

Wermz84 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2006, 11:33:50 AM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on May 05, 2006, 10:36:02 AM

Just remember you started this........

While devouring the survivors of the ill-fated Titanic what did the great white say to the other great white?

......would you like some Mayo with that little girl?

Lady Di · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2006, 11:39:43 AM »

what have I done!!!

Wermz84 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2006, 11:45:37 AM »

It's ok..

O and

the1melinda · « **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2006, 12:12:14 PM »

LMAO!!! I soooooo needed that!

kneedownnate · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2006, 01:26:22 PM »

Oh my god, I totally didn't expect that, until I was nearly done reading it. Great job! I rarely say things how they should be said, or call a business by their actual name, and now will never refer to this day as it should be......

Lady Di · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2006, 02:21:39 PM »

I sent it all around the office and all everyone has been talking about is having mayo on this special day! Sinko de Mayo!!

88runner · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2006, 03:23:03 PM »

This was already posted by 84runner several years ago

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=451.msg29994#msg29994

Lady Di · « **Reply #15 on:** May 05, 2006, 03:52:22 PM »

Well judging by the initial reactions, they needed a refresher course.

And BTW

I wasn't here several years ago

88runner · « **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2006, 03:54:55 PM »

I edited it it was 84runner

Quote from: MrsWillyMammoth on May 05, 2006, 03:52:22 PM

Well judging by the initial reactions, they needed a refresher course.

And BTW I wasn't here several years ago

well don't you search ??

Lady Di · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2006, 04:07:35 PM »

for something posted a few days, weeks or months ago maybe, not a few years ago!

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #18 on:** May 05, 2006, 04:13:14 PM »

MRsW, thats for for having a repeat post

and that is for finding a great story!!! never knew the truth

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rlwjaw · « **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2006, 06:29:42 PM »

so what sits on the bottom of the ocean and shivers?

A nervous wreck.

Lady Di · « **Reply #20 on:** May 05, 2006, 06:40:14 PM »

I was warned this would happen!

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