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.
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You got me hook, line and sinker... good one!
Speaking of mayonnaise...I had lunch with a friend today and he started going off on some Canadian friend of his who moved here from Montreal. She was the real deal...French speaking and everything. Anyway, he was frustrated with her because she is always complaining about America and stating how superior Canada is. So he says to her, 'why don't you just move back to Canada and eat your mayonnaise'. Is mayonnaise really a huge part of life in Montreal? The conversation moved on so I never got the chance to ask but it left me wondering if I miseed a part of Canadian culture.
nice... that made me chuckle... ;o)
*I love you, Calyn!!*
Haha.. that was a good one. you always have the most creative posts. I love it! I love you!
Todd, it's probably a "French" Canadian thing. In France (and most of Europe) it seems everyone puts mayo on their french fries (instead of catsup).
Mr. Jim is so smart.
wow...Calyn, you're "special." Or at least your jokes are... :D
Me likey. :)
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