Does the communist MayDay holiday have any relation to what people say while in perol

clayton_e · May 2, 2002, 12:26am

Why does a person who is in trouble say “mayday”? Is it in any relation to the communist “may-day” holiday (today)?

If so (or if anyone knows of another reason behind it) could someone supply me with a link?

Thanks,
Clay

DrFidelius · May 2, 2002, 12:33am

The call of “MAYDAY” is from the French phrase ‘M’aidez’,
meaning ‘Help Me.’

clayton_e · May 2, 2002, 12:35am

So no relation behind the “May-day?”

Tranquilis · May 2, 2002, 12:59am

Nope. No relation.

clayton_e · May 2, 2002, 1:03am

Thanks for your help.

-Clay

system · May 2, 2002, 1:12am

Sure, the french pinko commies centuries before …

May Day is not a ‘communist holiday’ although it is one of socialist inspiration.