Mike Supino - 5-4-2005 at 03:18 PM
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.
Now that's funny
jrbaja - 5-4-2005 at 03:30 PM
and a great reason to "preserve" history to boot!
Anonymous - 5-4-2005 at 10:14 PM
Yes but it was funnier in 2002,2003 and 2004!
Funny
fdt - 5-6-2005 at 08:20 AM
Anonymous - 5-6-2005 at 09:21 AM
A lot of people, including Dave, don't know that in the western US, Hellman's becomes Best Foods.
Bruce R Leech - 5-6-2005 at 10:43 AM
thanks
Mike