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lindalove · 05-05-2006, 05:44 AM

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Anyone have anything festive planned for the day?

I think I'm going to have Mexican food for lunch. That's about it for me

Meditrina · 05-05-2006, 05:55 AM

Viva el Cinco de Mayo!

I will be having a few of these:

and maybe some of these:

Cynthetiq · 05-05-2006, 06:09 AM

Since the immigration protests are still fresh on my mind...

I'm going to have a soda and a hot dog.

and it's just May 5.

look at who marketed Cinco de Mayo.. all the alcohol beverage companies... hmmmm..

maleficent · 05-05-2006, 06:14 AM

History of Cinqo de Mayo

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Cinco De Mayo or The Fifth Of May, commemorates the defeat of the French army by the Mexicans at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862.

Mexico briefly gained independence from Spain in 1810. There were many internal political takeovers and wars in the country including the Mexican-American War and the Mexican Civil War of 1858. These events wiped out the economy.

During this time Mexico was greatly in debt to several nations who were demanding payment. Mexico stopped making any payment and France decided to use the debt issue to establish its own leadership in Mexico by appointing Archduke Maximilian of Austria as ruler of Mexico.

The French army encountered strong resistance at Loreto and Guadalupe. Lead by General Seguin, a militia of about 4,500 soldiers defeated the French army of 6,500 soldiers.

While the victory was a memorable one for the patriots, it was short lived. Napoleon had found an excuse to send more troops to help Maximilian. A year later, the French were eventually able to depose the Mexican army, take over Mexico City and install Maximilian as ruler as planned

So Mexico didn't pay their bills, France got pissed... there was a battle... Mexico won... France got more pissed than Mexico got their asses kicked...

Let's all drink tequilla!!! I think it's Jose Cuervo's excuse for a holiday...

frogza · 05-05-2006, 06:33 AM

When do we start celebrating every country's independance day? If we try, I'll bet we can get a holiday every day of the year, of course we'd have to rename the USA to something like France.

Meditrina · 05-05-2006, 06:35 AM

/me hangs her head in shame.

I just like to eat and drink. I never thought of it the way you said.

Toaster126 · 05-05-2006, 07:05 AM

Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to think about certain things, eat good food and drink, and be merry, just like every other holiday.

I approve.

Bill O'Rights · 05-05-2006, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sportswidow05

I just like to eat and drink. I never thought of it the way you said.

Y'know what? Me too! So what say you pass one of those enchiladas over this way.

As I understand it, there will be some major celebrating going on in "Little Mexico" down in South Omaha today. Music, native folk dancers, authentic Mexican food...that kind of thing. Not so much different from La Festa Italliana, The Greek Festival, and Germanfest. I think that ol' Bill may have to go watch some pretty senioritas twirl their skirts this evening.

Ustwo · 05-05-2006, 07:44 AM

Its like a Hallmark Holiday, only for beer.

maleficent · 05-05-2006, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ustwo

Its like a Hallmark Holiday, only for beer.

ya think people would actually drink Corona any other day of the year?

beer isn't supposed to look like what you expell after you've have 6 beers

ironman · 05-05-2006, 08:10 AM

I think is time to call Mr. Hankey to once again explain the true spirit of any given celebration...

snowy · 05-05-2006, 08:53 AM

Cinco de Mayo and St. Patrick's Day really aren't all that different.

Pass me a damn Sol and feed me enchiladas!

stevo · 05-05-2006, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ustwo

Its like a Hallmark Holiday, only for beer.

and tequila

and mariachi bands [que la cucaracha] This is my favorite drinking holiday next to st. patties day. Better food today though.

Bill O'Rights · 05-05-2006, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by stevo

This is my favorite drinking holiday next to st. patties day. Better food today though.

It took me years to get it into my head that there really are some people that truly like corned beef and cabbage. Bleeech.

BigBen · 05-05-2006, 09:13 AM

I always buy five jars of Mayo and a big loaf of bread. Some thin-sliced luncheon meats and a tomato. I'm set.

What? Am I missing something?

Redlemon · 05-05-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBen

I always buy five jars of Mayo and a big loaf of bread. Some thin-sliced luncheon meats and a tomato. I'm set.

What? Am I missing something?

Five jars? Why, I bet you could fill a whole sink-o with that...

spectre · 05-05-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

ya think people would actually drink Corona any other day of the year?

beer isn't supposed to look like what you expell after you've have 6 beers

It's not supposed to taste like it either.

Marvelous Marv · 05-05-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lindalove

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Anyone have anything festive planned for the day?

I think I'm going to have Mexican food for lunch. That's about it for me

I was thinking of going down to the free health clinic and screaming "La Migra!" "La Migra!"

I might wind up with some more sprinters for the local high school track team.

Willravel · 05-05-2006, 03:37 PM

BRAISED PORK TACO NIGHT!!!! Dos Equis Special Lager, family and friends, and maybe a piniata!!!

What about France now?

Stiltzkin · 05-07-2006, 01:04 AM

I'm "Mexican American" and I don't give a poop about Cinco de Mayo...

and these...
http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/acata...equisclara.jpg
are a laughable excuse for enchiladas.

kutulu · 05-07-2006, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvelous Marv

I was thinking of going down to the free health clinic and screaming "La Migra!" "La Migra!"

I might wind up with some more sprinters for the local high school track team.

Wow, racism is sooo funny.

hagatha · 05-07-2006, 07:38 AM

Have we all forgotten that May 5th is also the anniversary of Napolean's death? When did we lose sight of that? I think its been 185 years.....

Coppertop · 05-07-2006, 07:51 AM

I had some carne asada tacos for lunch at El Grullense. Mmm, tacos...

billege · 05-07-2006, 03:42 PM

I know the true meaning of the holiday. Check it out:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/billege/142344762/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/47/142344762_c31df7064a_o.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Sinko de Mayo" /></a>

05-05-2006, 05:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
lindalove Registered User	Happy Cinco de Mayo Happy Cinco de Mayo! Anyone have anything festive planned for the day? I think I'm going to have Mexican food for lunch. That's about it for me

05-05-2006, 05:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Meditrina Junkie Location: LI,NY	Viva el Cinco de Mayo! I will be having a few of these: and maybe some of these: __________________ "Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles." ~Alex Karras

05-05-2006, 06:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	Since the immigration protests are still fresh on my mind... I'm going to have a soda and a hot dog. and it's just May 5. look at who marketed Cinco de Mayo.. all the alcohol beverage companies... hmmmm.. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

05-05-2006, 06:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Meditrina Junkie Location: LI,NY	/me hangs her head in shame. I just like to eat and drink. I never thought of it the way you said. __________________ "Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles." ~Alex Karras

05-05-2006, 07:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Toaster126 Extreme moderation Location: Kansas City, yo.	Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to think about certain things, eat good food and drink, and be merry, just like every other holiday. I approve. __________________ "The question isn't who is going to let me, it's who is going to stop me." (Ayn Rand) "The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers." (M. Scott Peck)

05-05-2006, 06:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
frogza Registered User Location: Right Here	When do we start celebrating every country's independance day? If we try, I'll bet we can get a holiday every day of the year, of course we'd have to rename the USA to something like France.

05-05-2006, 07:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	Its like a Hallmark Holiday, only for beer. __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.

05-05-2006, 08:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
ironman Smithers, release the hounds Location: Guatemala, Guatemala	I think is time to call Mr. Hankey to once again explain the true spirit of any given celebration... __________________ If I agreed with you we´d both be wrong

05-05-2006, 08:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	Cinco de Mayo and St. Patrick's Day really aren't all that different. Pass me a damn Sol and feed me enchiladas! __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

05-05-2006, 09:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
BigBen Comedian Location: Use the search button	I always buy five jars of Mayo and a big loaf of bread. Some thin-sliced luncheon meats and a tomato. I'm set. What? Am I missing something? __________________ 3.141592654 Hey, if you are impressed with my memorizing pi to 10 digits, you should see the size of my penis.

05-05-2006, 03:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	BRAISED PORK TACO NIGHT!!!! Dos Equis Special Lager, family and friends, and maybe a piniata!!! What about France now?

05-07-2006, 01:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
Stiltzkin Junkie	I'm "Mexican American" and I don't give a poop about Cinco de Mayo... and these... http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/acata...equisclara.jpg are a laughable excuse for enchiladas.

05-07-2006, 07:38 AM	#22 (permalink)
hagatha Addict	Have we all forgotten that May 5th is also the anniversary of Napolean's death? When did we lose sight of that? I think its been 185 years..... __________________ Thats the last time I trust the strangest people I ever met....H. Simpson

05-07-2006, 07:51 AM	#23 (permalink)
Coppertop Getting Medieval on your ass Location: 13th century Europe	I had some carne asada tacos for lunch at El Grullense. Mmm, tacos...

05-07-2006, 03:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	I know the true meaning of the holiday. Check it out: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/billege/142344762/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/47/142344762_c31df7064a_o.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Sinko de Mayo" /></a> __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend." Last edited by billege; 05-07-2006 at 03:44 PM..