Today Is National Taco Day And National Vodka Day (We Don’t Recommend Mixing)
October 4 is both National Taco Day and National Vodka Day. Please, for your own good, pick one or the other.
Fast Facts About Tacos And Taco Day:
According to NationalTacoDay.com, Americans ate a total of 4.5 billion tacos in 2012. That’s about 490,000 miles of tacos, and either a trip to the moon and back or the weight of two Empire State Buildings.
“Taco” is the Mexican equivalent of the English word “sandwich.”
Taco Bell is believed to be responsible for the popularity of Mexican food in the United States, though we all know that what you get there can’t really be considered Mexican… or food.
The hard-shell taco came before the soft-shell taco. The U-shape was first recorded in a 1949 cookbook by Fabiola Cabeza de Vaca Gilbert.
The earliest “taco trucks” recorded were operated by two New York housewives in 1966.
Fast Facts About Vodka And Vodka Day:
Today is also National Vodka Day. According to its own website, while October 4 is well-documented as National Vodka Day, there doesn’t seem to by any record of its origins.
Vodka accounts for 20-25 percent of the alcohol sold in America, making it our most popular spirit by far.
Prior to the success of vodka, America’s favorite spirit was bourbon.
Check out a list of vodka drink recipes here.
Fair Warning:
Naturally, we must advise against observing both traditions in tandem. The enzyme which allows neat, simultaneous digestion of Taco Bell and hard alcohol runs out in most adults around the age of 24. You’re going to create some serious problems for yourself if you “Shatner” it today.
Tomorrow is a 2fer! National Taco Day & National Vodka Day
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) October 4, 2013
That was the actor’s last tweet, sent over 13 hours ago. His reps have yet to respond with comment as to his whereabouts or physical condition.
Happy National Taco Day and National Vodka Day!
