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What Is Cinco De Mayo?
What Is Cinco De Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo is a huge party for college students all over the U.S; but it's a bit more than a Mexican piss-up. Dean Praetorius writing for The Huffington Post says that:

"Cinco de Mayo is more than just another excuse to party.

The holiday, which is celebrated more abroad than actually in Mexico, commemorates the Battle of Puebla which took place on May 5, 1862.

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. That holiday, which is more widely honored in Mexico, is actually celebrated on September 16.

Click the link to read the full story.

Did you know what Cinco de Mayo celebrated? What will you be doing to mark the occasion? Tell us and remember...Disqus!

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HomepageDAILY presents: Mexico Spring Break 2011
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Combining the intense rigour of investigative journalism with self-harm, abuse and larrikinism the boys in Mexico bring you the first Homepagepresents, travelling halfway across Mexico to the picturesque Puerto Vallarta, we take a serious look into the lives of young Mexicans as they struggle to make it through the difficulties and obstacles faced as a University student.

"Poignant, moving a piece of documentary brilliance, this is only a preview of what homepageDAILY can do" The Herald

"Bringing tears and laughter at the same time, Sean Maguire is an absolute genius who's work shall surely spiral him into the Hollywood A-list of Directors" - Entertainment Los Angeles

Have you recently returned from Spring Break? What are your stories of glory? Watch, think and remember... Disqus!!!  . . read more

HPD Official British Royal Wedding Day Drinking Game
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Choose a member of the Royal Family as your partner, any close-up of your partner deserves a 1 x Drink cheers

1 x Drink for anytime the commentators say Britain/British with gusto

1 x Drink anytime you see a Kate and Will tea-towel 

1 x Drink for the naming and onscreen shots of any current or former Head of State

1 x Drink for any time the Charles Diana wedding is mentioned

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1 x Drink for anytime Prince Charles looks awkward

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If Elton John is spotted the last person to shout "Candle in the Wind" must drink

Finish vessel and lower Union Jack if the Bride runs 

Finish your vessel if/when the Bride gets given away

Sink your vessel and sing "Rule Britannia" for the balcony kiss

The winner of the game is the last one singing "God Save The Queen" who actually means it.

Are you playing our drinking game? Are you feeling feverently British? Tell us and remember....Disqus!   . . read more

Lazy stereotypes of lazy Mexicans
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In a recent episode of Top Gear, there was outrage as the three presenters lazily said some lazy stereotypes about Mexicans. While this isn't particularly interesting in itself, the hysterical reaction in Mexico has been enlightening.

In the Senate there has been calls for the show to be censured and the Mexican Ambassador in London (who Jeremy Clarkson was sure would be asleep and unable to do anything) has demanded an apology. 

Please. 

This is a culture that loves to laugh at itself at the worst times and even has a word 'chingan' meaning when you fuck around with each other- sniping in a friendly way with witty banter and wordplay. 

The point of the 'chingan' culture is that the loser of a joking war is the one that gets angry and snaps- so I guess that makes Mexicans lazy losers?   . . read more

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