Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Darth Gojira · Post by **Darth Gojira** » 2003-05-05 05:16pm

As it is with all good Mexicans, I have been thinking about this date, the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. Comments? Info on the battle? Reaction to the fact that it ISN'T Mexican Independance day? Any comparable battles that the U.S. experienced(Sometime in 1812, methinks)?
If not, I will not mind if this thread dies faster then the fifth Crusade.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-05-05 05:19pm

http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-05-05 05:21pm

Yay, I'm so glad this wasn't a, "Hurrah for Mexican Independance!" thread, because I would hate to have to be annoying and explain the true origins of the holiday. So, yay for you, Darth Gojira, for being educated and such.

Darth Gojira · Post by **Darth Gojira** » 2003-05-05 05:22pm

Zaia wrote:Yay, I'm so glad this wasn't a, "Hurrah for Mexican Independance!" thread, because I would hate to have to be annoying and explain the true origins of the holiday. So, yay for you, Darth Gojira, for being educated and such.

*Blushes* Well, having a nationalistic mother has something to do with it,

Darth Gojira · Post by **Darth Gojira** » 2003-05-05 05:23pm

neoolong wrote:http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm

Thanks. I never knew the French had supporters in that region.

The Penultimate Ninja · Post by **The Penultimate Ninja** » 2003-05-05 05:29pm

Hehe, those French. Will they ever get tired of being beaten up?

EDIT: Oh and Mexicans are a very cool people.

Post by **Dalton** » 2003-05-05 06:30pm

Ironic that many of us bitch about an influx of immigrants from a nation that loves us.

Still. viva el Cinco de Mayo, mothafucka!

Einhander Sn0m4n · Post by **Einhander Sn0m4n** » 2003-05-05 06:31pm

Viva la Cinco de Mayo and Happy Birthday to my cat Chalupa!!

Raptor 597 · Post by **Raptor 597** » 2003-05-05 06:37pm

Who the Hell celebrates the defeat of the French? Why everyone defeats the French.

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2003-05-05 06:58pm

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, my family went to Taco Bell. Quite a way to celebrate, isn't it?

And also, not too long ago, by brother got Cinco de Mayo and Mardi Gras mixed up, not realizing that Mardi Gras was back in March, the day before Lent started.

Vertigo1 · Post by **Vertigo1** » 2003-05-05 08:06pm

heh, I celebrated by bunkering down and hoping the twisters didn't take me out.

RedImperator · Post by **RedImperator** » 2003-05-05 08:25pm

Dalton wrote:Ironic that many of us bitch about an influx of immigrants from a nation that loves us.

Still. viva el Cinco de Mayo, mothafucka!

I like Mexicans just fine. It's not like they're stealing my coveted toilet cleaning jobs, and I do so love Latin women...

Andrew J. · Post by **Andrew J.** » 2003-05-05 09:00pm

Our family just ate nachos. [/i]

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2003-05-06 01:30am

Well maybe everyone who has handed the french their asses in the past should pick up on this holiday, and celebrate, perferably by banging a hot French Chick after downing some Cervasa....

InnerBrat · Post by **InnerBrat** » 2003-05-06 06:20am

Can I ask for a moment to consider my poor man, who, not only had to work extra shifts this weekend due to one f the other bartenders breaking his hand (in a playfight, of all things), but who had to work, not only in Covent Garden on Bank Holiday Monday, but in a Mexican restaurant on Cinco de Mayo.
AND who had to spend all night listening to a Mariachi band.

PS, RI, is it still your birthday?

Darth Gojira · Post by **Darth Gojira** » 2003-05-06 11:22am

Captain Lennox wrote:Who the Hell celebrates the defeat of the French? Why everyone defeats the French.

Ah, but this is Mexico we're talking about. The original civs didn't even have catapaults. A bunch of TEXANS handed their ass to them(Shields up!)
P.S. The Corsicans were beaten by the French, as were the Brits at Orleans(One of the only French victories in the entire war).

Crayz9000 · Post by **Crayz9000** » 2003-05-06 11:54am

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:In honor of Cinco de Mayo, my family went to Taco Bell. Quite a way to celebrate, isn't it?

And also, not too long ago, by brother got Cinco de Mayo and Mardi Gras mixed up, not realizing that Mardi Gras was back in March, the day before Lent started.

LOL!

At any rate, Taco Bell ain't real Mexican food

Slartibartfast · Post by **Slartibartfast** » 2003-05-06 03:17pm

Crayz9000 wrote:
Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:In honor of Cinco de Mayo, my family went to Taco Bell. Quite a way to celebrate, isn't it?

And also, not too long ago, by brother got Cinco de Mayo and Mardi Gras mixed up, not realizing that Mardi Gras was back in March, the day before Lent started.
LOL!

At any rate, Taco Bell ain't real Mexican food

Neither are "burritos".

Illuminatus Primus · Post by **Illuminatus Primus** » 2003-05-06 04:37pm

Darth Gojira wrote:As it is with all good Mexicans, I have been thinking about this date, the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. Comments? Info on the battle? Reaction to the fact that it ISN'T Mexican Independance day? Any comparable battles that the U.S. experienced(Sometime in 1812, methinks)?
If not, I will not mind if this thread dies faster then the fifth Crusade.

Mexican-American and proud.

Darth Gojira · Post by **Darth Gojira** » 2003-05-07 04:44pm

Illuminatus Primus wrote:
Darth Gojira wrote:As it is with all good Mexicans, I have been thinking about this date, the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. Comments? Info on the battle? Reaction to the fact that it ISN'T Mexican Independance day? Any comparable battles that the U.S. experienced(Sometime in 1812, methinks)?
If not, I will not mind if this thread dies faster then the fifth Crusade.

Mexican-American and proud.

Which state? My mum's from Michuacan and a descended of the few tribes that whipped the Aztecs, the tiny Tarascans.

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