On Cinco de Mayo, border isn't a barrier

*nhboy* ^(Premo) · 05-05-2008, 10:16 AM

"Since May 5 is not Mexican Independence Day or Mexico's Day, there are many who will ask themselves: What's Cinco de Mayo all about?

It is probably best known as the date that gives people an irresistible opportunity to hold a margarita in one hand and a traditional Mexican dish in the other, while listening to the tunes of a tearful mariachi evoking memories of that certain someone who disdained the beating of a love-struck heart. Cinco de Mayo honors an ethnic and cultural legacy."

"Why was this date adopted by those of Mexican ancestry in the U.S. to celebrate their identity and cultural legacy? For the same reason that the Irish gather on a cold morning around the Chicago River to see it turn green on St. Patrick's Day; or the reason why the Chinese hold a parade with dragons to celebrate the New Year according to their calendar."

On Cinco de Mayo, border isn't a barrier -- chicagotribune.com

SamSpade · 05-05-2008, 10:31 AM

I think people should stick with the politically correct "Happy Holidays" so as not to offend those people who intend to celebrate Memorial Day.

sux2b44 · 05-05-2008, 10:37 AM

Just thought it was the celebration of the day the Mexicans found the whole in the fence.

clevalley · 05-05-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSpade

I think people should stick with the politically correct "Happy Holidays" so as not to offend those people who intend to celebrate Memorial Day.

My son asked what CDM was a few years ago... my wife was trying to explain to him is was sorta-kinda like the equivalent of our Independence Day (she was trying to relate to a then 10 year-old). He kept asking questions...

I walked by and told him "it was the day they found the hole in the fence" and he IMMEDIATELY picked up on the joke and walked away laughing.

Now he sings a song he made up about it around this time of year - really kind of funny to hear it.

clevalley · 05-05-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sux2b44

Just thought it was the celebration of the day the Mexicans found the whole in the fence.

After I explained it that way to you and the boy!

Mojo · 05-05-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sux2b44

Just thought it was the celebration of the day the Mexicans found the whole in the fence.

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Originally Posted by clevalley

My son asked what CDM was a few years ago... my wife was trying to explain to him is was sorta-kinda like the equivalent of our Independence Day (she was trying to relate to a then 10 year-old). He kept asking questions...

I walked by and told him "it was the day they found the hole in the fence" and he IMMEDIATELY picked up on the joke and walked away laughing.

Now he sings a song he made up about it around this time of year - really kind of funny to hear it.

You got beat to the joke

sux2b44 · 05-05-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mojo

You got beat to the joke

He rode the short bus today to work.

Mojo · 05-05-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sux2b44

He rode the short but today to work.

What kind of butt does he normally ride?

sux2b44 · 05-05-2008, 10:45 AM

I fixed it!!! Dam your are awake today.

clevalley · 05-05-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mojo

What kind of butt does he normally ride?

normally her big one, but I saw a real young cutie on the way into work today...

05-05-2008, 10:16 AM	#1
nhboy ^(Premo) Ubi bene ibi patria Member Since: Aug 2007 Posts: 11,752	On Cinco de Mayo, border isn't a barrier "Since May 5 is not Mexican Independence Day or Mexico's Day, there are many who will ask themselves: What's Cinco de Mayo all about? It is probably best known as the date that gives people an irresistible opportunity to hold a margarita in one hand and a traditional Mexican dish in the other, while listening to the tunes of a tearful mariachi evoking memories of that certain someone who disdained the beating of a love-struck heart. Cinco de Mayo honors an ethnic and cultural legacy." "Why was this date adopted by those of Mexican ancestry in the U.S. to celebrate their identity and cultural legacy? For the same reason that the Irish gather on a cold morning around the Chicago River to see it turn green on St. Patrick's Day; or the reason why the Chinese hold a parade with dragons to celebrate the New Year according to their calendar." On Cinco de Mayo, border isn't a barrier -- chicagotribune.com Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ Doctors Without Borders Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS) Special Olympics
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05-05-2008, 10:31 AM	#2
SamSpade Registered User Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 12,931	I think people should stick with the politically correct "Happy Holidays" so as not to offend those people who intend to celebrate Memorial Day. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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05-05-2008, 10:37 AM	#3
sux2b44 I heart CLeValley Member Since: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,481	Just thought it was the celebration of the day the Mexicans found the whole in the fence. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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sux2b44 I heart CLeValley Member Since: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,481	I fixed it!!! Dam your are awake today. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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