Cinco De Mayo - Tequila Shots for All!

Break out the tequila everyone, its Cinco De Mayo! Time to celebrate the long tradition of the important cultural significance of…ummm…hmmm…being May fifth?

Like St. Patrick’s day, Cinco De Mayo has turned into another “cultural holiday” where Americans suddenly feel inspired to celebrate their cultural tolerance by whipping out the margaritas and getting shit faced. In a time when people are arguing for stricter boarder control and a crack down on illegal immigration the other 365* days of the year, Cinco De Mayo shows that all you need is a simple excuse to get hammered on a random Monday in May in order for people to forget these important issues.

Here is the hilarious part…contrary to what you will hear in any American bar this evening, Cinco De Mayo is NOT the date that Mexico celebrates its independence. That date is September 16th, a day that is a very important national and patriotic holiday for Mexico. May 5th, on the other hand, is not even a Federal Mexican holiday. In fact, its barely even celebrated in Mexico. It is only celebrated in one particular state in honor of the Mexican Army’s victory over the French at Puebla. A year later, the French took over all of Mexico.

So Drink Up America! You deserve it! Or at least you can tell your boss that tomorrow when you roll in two hours late with bloodshot eyes and reeking of tequila. At least you showed your pride in Mexican culture.

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