
No matter how many bizarre holidays Americans come up with, Cinco de Mayo will forever be my favorite. And not only because it’s an excuse to drink all day and yell ¡Viva México! while thinking it’s Mexican Independence (it’s not) but because it is also the time of year that brings out the stupidest most creative marketing brains to sell Americans everything, from DIY printable fiesta kits and taquito shooters (whatever that is,) to senseless drink mixes, “ethnic food” and even life-size cardboard Mexicans as scene setters.
Etsy T-shirts, anyone?

This time around, though, in honor of that amazing marketing tool known as Twitter, I’ve put together a few tweets making their way to my timeline using the #CincoDeMayo hashtag. This has only begun, so, please help me by tweeting me your own personal horrors for 2021 Cinco de Mayo and let the “Mexican” madness begin!
T-Mobile
My Senior Leaders and Director are the cutest ever! This is just how the South Marketing Squad shakes and bakes second half planning! #CincoDeMayo #StrMarketing #2HPlanningVibes pic.twitter.com/6seZWBT5IQ
— Misty Scott (@MistyMagenta11) May 2, 2021
Barnsdall Art Foundation
Join #BarnsdallArtsSundays on Zoom 5/2 between 10a-12noon PDT for a fun, FREE art & culture workshop that celebrates #CincoDeMayo! Participants will create 3D piñatas with recycled supplies found in your home. Visit https://t.co/tcC3w0aYUp for sign-in/password information. pic.twitter.com/J0NfDIO0px
— Barnsdall Art Park Foundation (@BarnsdallFndn) April 28, 2021
Taco Johns – Ole The Day?
‘Tis the season of tacos, and now through May 5th, you can get 5 Beef Softshell Tacos for $5.55. Happy Taco de Mayo, ya’ll! 🌮🌮#TacoJohns #CincoDeMayo #TacodeMayo #OleTheDay #BiggerBolderBetter pic.twitter.com/lgvRhrWn2P
— tacojohns (@tacojohns) May 1, 2021
This reporter
Thank you, @FarmAtPtown for a fantastic early #CincoDeMayo #farmtotable dinner! pic.twitter.com/1TTGzc8NKG
— Dustin Grove (@DustinGroveTV) May 1, 2021
This ‘Salsa’
Need a salsa for your #CincoDeMayo fiestas? Homemade salsa is SO easy! https://t.co/GtCcLjw2HA pic.twitter.com/KKfe7BaI1e
— Sarah Bond (@liveeatlearn) May 2, 2021
Gluten-Free Churro Cupcakes
#churros anyone? These scrummy churros cupcakes are the perfect treat for #CincoDeMayo and they’re even topped with a mini churros that I baking using the @beckyexcell recipe 😋 🤤 😍 🤩 🧁 🇲🇽 💃
You can find my Churros Cupcake Recipe at https://t.co/OlTRKdVIdb#glutenfree pic.twitter.com/kdIjcG2vyr
— Caking it Gluten Free (@CakingitGF) May 1, 2021
Mission Foods
Celebrate #CincoDeMayo all weekend long and #SyncUpYourCinco with these delicious Breakfast Chilaquiles with Thin & Crispy Tortilla Chips! 😋🎉🎶 Roma tomatoes, Mexican crema, and fried eggs, yes please! Visit https://t.co/jNolezkt2z for the full recipe by @nibblesnfeasts. pic.twitter.com/uMT79CGZkd
— Mission Foods 🌮 (@MissionFoodsUS) May 1, 2021
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