Americans celebrate 5/5

Let's just say that I'm glad that Cinco de Mayo is only once per year. I got back from Mexico yesterday evening, just in time to see my friends for a little bit before I run off back south to San Diego. I probably should have stayed down there and saved myself 5 hours of communting, but I haven't seen much of my friends since I've been gallavanting across the globe lately. At least, I'm carpooling with my bro today. I haven't been home in 1 month, so I can't say no to a free ride.

My roomie recounted this text messaging string to me last night.

Boy txt msg: So.... are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo?

Girl txt msg: I'm not Mexican.

Boy txt msg: You're not Irish or Catholic either, but you celebrate St. Patty's Day and Mardi Gras.

Touche!

Unbeknownst to many people, Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It's a "Hallmark" holiday, if you will, in order to increase sales for beer and tequila. I was just in Mexico yesterday and I can tell you first hand that there was no sign of any Cinco de Mayo celebration. A friend supposedly found some reason on Google for this silly holiday, but I still think it's just another day for Americans to get wasted.