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Have fun but don't let Cinco de Mayo derail you
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Many people in the US celebrate Cinco de Mayo as a day of indulgence, usually with high calorie foods and alcohol. Many don't even know why the holiday exists, but justifies the party that goes with it. Alcohol plays a big part in it and contributes to your calorie goal. Excess within control. Have fun, but be safe.
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I'm on a no drinking kick right now so today I say HOLD DE MAYO! Hah, I kill me. >_<0
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It's not a thing where I am, and we have an election today! I get to vote for the first time so I need to be sober and clear-headed!
Have fun everyone!0 -
Many people in the US celebrate Cinco de Mayo as a day of indulgence, usually with high calorie foods and alcohol. Many don't even know why the holiday exists, but justifies the party that goes with it. Alcohol plays a big part in it and contributes to your calorie goal. Excess within control. Have fun, but be safe.
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It's my birthday. You're welcome, everyone!0 -
Never celebrated it.0
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It can be fun esp if you love Mexican style food...0
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Happy Birthday!
It's my birthday. You're welcome, everyone!
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I think it's odd so many Americans choose to celebrate days that have roots in countries they have no ties to. I know so many people in my area who are dead set against immigration policies because they don't want more illegal Mexicans in the country, yet they are the first ones out at the bars drinking it up and munching on nachos on Cinco de Mayo. lol wut?0
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I think it's odd so many Americans choose to celebrate days that have roots in countries they have no ties to. I know so many people in my area who are dead set against immigration policies because they don't want more illegal Mexicans in the country, yet they are the first ones out at the bars drinking it up and munching on nachos on Cinco de Mayo. lol wut?
I wonder which people you speak of?0 -
lol wut? Mexicans following immigration policies wouldn't be illegal.I think it's odd so many Americans choose to celebrate days that have roots in countries they have no ties to. I know so many people in my area who are dead set against immigration policies because they don't want more illegal Mexicans in the country, yet they are the first ones out at the bars drinking it up and munching on nachos on Cinco de Mayo. lol wut?
Cinco de Mayo is simply a marketing holiday. As if I need another reason to eat Tex-Mex and drink tequila.0 -
Many people in the US celebrate Cinco de Mayo as a day of indulgence, usually with high calorie foods and alcohol. Many don't even know why the holiday exists, but justifies the party that goes with it. Alcohol plays a big part in it and contributes to your calorie goal. Excess within control. Have fun, but be safe.
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Yep yep. One of my cousins is a hard core right winger and anti liberal, but will celebrate today. Lol, he's such a hypocrite.I think it's odd so many Americans choose to celebrate days that have roots in countries they have no ties to. I know so many people in my area who are dead set against immigration policies because they don't want more illegal Mexicans in the country, yet they are the first ones out at the bars drinking it up and munching on nachos on Cinco de Mayo. lol wut?
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DeguelloTex wrote: »lol wut? Mexicans following immigration policies wouldn't be illegal.
Cinco de Mayo is simply a marketing holiday. As if I need another reason to eat Tex-Mex and drink tequila.
Of course, you're a Texan. Imagine that. An entire country would disagree with you as to the origins of Cinco de Mayo.0 -
Maybe you can connect the dots between a Mexican victory in battle over the French and a marketing plan to sell more beer with being a hypocrite for, what, wanting to enforce immigration laws?Yep yep. One of my cousins is a hard core right winger and anti liberal, but will celebrate today. Lol, he's such a hypocrite.
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It's my birthday. You're welcome, everyone!
SAME! Happy Birthday! May your day contain cake and (responsible amounts of) alcohol.
Mine definitely will be 0 -
SAME! Happy Birthday! May your day contain cake and (responsible amounts of) alcohol. Mine definitely will be
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There's no real appeal of drinking on a Tuesday night, but someone mentioned nachos & now that is all I can think about lol. I will save calories for that tonight!0
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DeguelloTex wrote: »
Ok ummm Cinco de Mayo is NOT a marketing holiday. Good to know that our schools in Texas are teaching about our neighboring countries history, ha. Cinco de Mayo is a huge celebration in Puebla, Mexico and commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). Its actually a HUGE deal in Puebla.
Just because you live in the US doesnt mean you have to be so ignorant about our neighbor's history.0 -
Because my cousin will blame Mexicans who can't speak english well, as being illegal when they may well be legalized citizens. He's happy to pay lower prices for vegetables cultivated by illegal immigrants though. I could be wrong but stereotyping and racism do still exist.DeguelloTex wrote: »Maybe you can connect the dots between a Mexican victory in battle over the French and a marketing plan to sell more beer with being a hypocrite for, what, wanting to enforce immigration laws?
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We are making enchiladas that will fit in my low carb life-style
We're in SoCal, celebrating cinco de mayo on taco tuesday is like all the stars aligned. Nomzzzzzz 0 -
the man is outta town for work and I have no one to drive me for margaritas.
sad, sad holly.
(can i stay at home and drink them out of a spaghetti jar?)0 -
Capt_Apollo wrote: »
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hollyrayburn wrote: »the man is outta town for work and I have no one to drive me for margaritas.
sad, sad holly.
(can i stay at home and drink them out of a spaghetti jar?)
Please have three. If I didn't see you in this thread, I was going to Betelgeuse you in and tell you to celebrate with 3 margaritas.
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DeguelloTex wrote: »lol wut? Mexicans following immigration policies wouldn't be illegal.
Cinco de Mayo is simply a marketing holiday. As if I need another reason to eat Tex-Mex and drink tequila.
Whoosh!!! Went right over her head. Lmao!!!0 -
We're going out for tacos and cervezas tonight. Already budgeted the calories!0
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mamapeach910 wrote: »
Please have three. If I didn't see you in this thread, I was going to Betelgeuse you in and tell you to celebrate with 3 margaritas.
Only if you spread them out over multiple meals. Haven't you learned anything, you drunk gluttons?
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I have 1300 calories left for chips, cheese dip and tacos tonight. Yum!
We usually don't celebrate, not being Mexican or having any connection to Mexico. But some friends invited us out with them and we like both friends and Mexican food.0 -
God I love my mfp friends lol.
Okay, if you wanna celebrate, do it! Eat all the cheese dips, drink all the margaritas, and do the mexican hat dance all day. Just be safe with your celebrations, and have a dd or taxi ready if you need it, don't drink and drive!!0 -
Pretty much!
So it's like most holidays then...?
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