GRACIAS, MEXICO!

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, here are five things that we wouldn't have if not for Mexico:

1. The Mexican Hat Dance - perhaps the most highly ranked of all the hat dances.

2. Mariachi Bands - equally for their music and their no-nonsense fashion style.

3. Selena! - not only the singer, but the Edward James Olmos made-for-TV movie. Mucho bueno!!

4. Stucco - it makes us feel as if we could make a house just by throwing mud around. Feels good, powerful.

5. Texas - Seriously, thanks, you guys. We've really enjoyed it since we got it from you. Anytime you need it back, though, you let us know. And please feel free to take the rest of the fucking South along with it. No charge.