Lesson from History
I was watching the History Channel the other night and saw an interesting story about all of the cargo on the Titanic. 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 Veracruz, 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 devastated by 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!
That's hilarious! I bet the tuna was happy out there in the sea with the mayo.
Posted by: Deb Kunze | May 06, 2008 at 03:09 PM
That joke:
Stinko del mucho
(which is why I liked it so much)
Posted by: Mr D | May 08, 2008 at 01:03 PM
That was very funny, unbelievable, but funny. The Titanic tragedy happened on April 12th, and the Mexican people didn't learn of the ships sinking until the 5th of May? I guess I never knew the history of all that mayonaise. Sinking Mayonaise doesn't bother me much though, I hate Mayo.
Posted by: Jeff Anderson | May 13, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Well Joseph,
Hope that the mayo doesn't stink so much. Or touch a side of corn. Becuz it really is corny.
Posted by: popcorn | May 14, 2008 at 12:03 AM
GROOOOOOOOOOOOOOAN!!!!!!!
It looks like we were thinking along the same lines once again when it comes to puns, because I recently told this joke to some of my friends even before you posted it on your blog! I love your sense of humor, it's GREAT!
Posted by: Dianna | May 15, 2008 at 11:44 PM