Feliz Cinco de Mayo, my friends. For those of you that do not know, I want to make it clear that Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, that would be the 16th of September. Cinco the Mayo is primarily celebrated in the US and Puebla, Mexico as the birthday of Mayonnaise. Mayo, glorious Mayo!
Mayonnaise was introduced to the United States on May 5th, 1862 when a native of Puebla visiting relatives in the US whipped up a batch and was walking down the street with a bowl of mayo and bumped into an American eating a dry tuna sandwich. The subsequent exchange went something like this:
Man from Mexico: Señor you got your tuna fish sandwich in my mayonnaise.
Man from U.S.: Well, you got your mayo-huh? in my tuna fish sandwich.
At this point they both decided to sample the mixture after which they both excitedly exclaim:
Okay, so maybe that’s not really what Cinco de Mayo is about. If you’d like to know the real background click HERE. Regardless, Happy Cinco de Mayo to you and yours.
I hope you know I’m kidding.
AW Happy Cinco de Mayo!!! That looks yumza!
Happy Cinco de Mayo to you too. I think this calls for a cerveza, preferably a Corona with a lime in it. It may not cure our ills, but it's a start.
Why can't we just go with your meaning? I like it. A lot.
Oh dear, I think I should run with my tail between my legs after my French defeat! hahahaha
Happy Cinquo de Mayo!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! We are having chicken fajitas and sweet corn cakes tonite to celebrate!
Funny lady…you had me rechecking my facts!
Happy Cinco de Mayo too!
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 🙂
I never knew it wasn't Mexican Independence Day!! Thanks Mami, you learn something new everyday! I just sent you a Happy Cinco De Mayo awhile ago on yesterdays post… and sending it again… HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO MAMI!
Ha! I almost believed you. You're good (well, I suppose you ARE an actor!)
I like your version! I celebrate my mayo with every sandwich I make!
Ohmyword…that is the funniest lil ol tale of Cinco de Mayo I have ever heard.
My oldest son's bday is Cinco de mayo and you better believe it gives him an extra reason to party! Good one about the mayo though…think I'll try to burst his bubble with that!
HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!!
xx
You're brilliant. Okay, I almost shared with people that I am picking strawberries with the boys today instead of drinking margaritas as my Cinco de Mayo celebration. Then, I realized that somebody would think I was being racist, which is totally not it at all. I would rather be drinking margaritas, but since taking the boys to the bar is frowned upon, we're going to the berry patch instead.
Because berries are also delicious.
Sigh. I'm afraid there is no winning this. This comment never happened.
Funny as always!
Happy Mayo Day to you too! 🙂
MAYONNAISE?! Well, I guess that explains the Mayo!!!! Ha ha ha ha I don't know why this makes me giggle.
I made Diablo dip for my office. We're having a grand big old Cinco De Mayo potluck. Somebody made chicken arroyo which smells very good and I am especially looking forward to it, because that somebody was special enough to make a separate batch for me… and only me… without the onions!!! (allegic) Her kindness touches me.
I always thought Cinco De Mayo was just the fifth of May. Which I suppse it is, but that mayonnaise history was fun!
HEY. I just read the other comments. YOU WERE JOKING!!!? You got me good!
I like your version so I'm not even going to click the link……….Your story is the one I'll tell for life.
OK. That was just too dang funny and smart alecky.
I'm using it all day today.
Thank you!!
I mentioned you in my post today!
You and I were on the same wave length with funny posts on Cinco de Mayo.
Enjoy your day. In San Diego this day was celebrated everywhere. Lots of places to go and enjoy the music and colorful costumes and dancing. And of course amazing Mexican food. Hubby and I are just making our own today!
I had no clue..wow! Now when I eat mayo it will be even more special(if thats even possible)
Too bad it's not about mayo…that's my favorite condiment.
hehe – Happy Birthday Mayonnaise! 😉 tee hee
Holy crap. You made that sound so real I almost, ALMOST, had to think twice about it. LOL
You're cracking me up again! 🙂
Always happy to put a smile on your face.
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Oh my goodness! I have no idea what Cinco De Mayo is so I was falling for your story. Everyone is blogging about this but obviously this is not celebrated here in Wisconsin. I am off to read your link so I can see what this really is all about. Thanks for the laugh.
Where the heck would we all be today without the Mayo??? Heeehehehe, you are a hoot sister. Happy Cinco do Mayo!!!
Ya'll have a wonderfully blessed day!!!
Ha ha ha ha ha! I love it! I can't wait til my Hubby gets home so I can tell him the “real” story of Cinco de Mayo! 🙂
I put a comment up on your last post about today. But since now you have a post dedicated to the day, I'll just repeat it here.
I was thinking about Cinco de Mayo and Arizona and I found this.
The Phoenix Suns will wear “Los Suns” on their jerseys in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Wednesday night, owner Robert Sarver said, “to honor our Latino community and the diversity of our league, the state of Arizona, and our nation.”
the clip is mostly about the games but towards the end the player talks about his view of the AZ law.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5163191
You are too funny. ;-P
Okay, you are too much!! You had me all sorts of confused. Very nice.
Well I so love me some mayo … lol 😉
FELIZ Cinco de Mayo Mami!!
I had no idea that Mayo came from Mexico! It seems like such an Americanized item.
And Mami – I have no idea how you do it, but your comments are always the most entertaining and spot on of all comments. And that is true for every blog I see you comment on.
::snort:: 😀
It ALL makes sense now… My body is in shock.
Thank goodness I found your blog, now life will make sense more on a daily basis!
I always wondered about tuna and mayo…see, you learn something new every day!
Always happy to share made up knowledge!
LOL!
Clever and funny.
Felicidad!
Yo casi pensé que celebra sin razón!
You are such a nut! I was momentarily confused!!
You've been quoted… again! 🙂
http://qoddessquotesblogs.blogspot.com/2010/05/…
Bwahahaahaha!! Good one. Cinco de Mayo–the birthplace of Mayo. Love it. Gotta go tell the hubs.
I love Cinco de Mayo…..with or without mayo. We had a party with margaritas and mariachi music. I thought of you and wished you were there. I really did!
Pha ha ha ha My husband loved it. I can imagine you telling it to a class full of kids completely dead pan. It can become an urban legend. Thanks for sharing. I loved it!
Hilarious. I love it.
hahhahahaha I can’t stop laughing.
I love Hellman’s Mayo. It’s the best stuff :o)
Happy day to you!!