Since when do Americans need an excuse to party? We don’t! In fact, we look to other countries to see what they are celebrating, then make it our own. Cinco De Mayo brings us together with our beautiful Mexican friends to the south. And by brings us together, I mean, it brings all the sexy Mexican (Sexicans?) mamacitas into the national spotlight. Mix in some alcohol and a little salsa dancing and we have ourselves one hell of a night. Arriba!

We all know about Cuervo and Durango, but Mexico has plenty of other fine liquors to get festive with.  While most people grab the closest gold tequila, this is actually the lowest quality available with absolutely no aging. Silvers are a step up since they rest for a short time to refine and smooth their flavors. The most popular varieties in Mexico are Reposados, which spend anywhere from 3 to 9 months in a wooden barrel, and the top shelf Anejo tequilas, which are allowed to age for 18 months up to 3 years. Check out our top 5 Mexican tequilas to try this Cinco de Mayo and feel free to make a kick-ass cocktail with them (if you aren’t in the shooting mood).

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexicans’ victory over the French occupational forces of Napoleon III during the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Since then, the holiday has become an American celebration of Mexican culture as a whole – with plenty of margaritas and good times had by all. And just like St. Patty’s Day or Oktoberfest, you don’t have to be of any particular ethnicity in order to join in on the fun. So, where should you party on 5/5? Know where to go by checking out COED’s list of the 5 best places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and don’t forget to vote for the city you’d most like to celebrate in after the jump!

Getting prepped for the 2012 apocalypse? Well, you might want to start gathering provisions a bit faster considering the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan this morning. Harold Camping, a broadcaster for a Christian radio station in California, has been scaring the bejeezus out of people all over Twitter with his prediction that Doomsday is May 21, 2011. After this morning’s events, he might be right. But life’s too short to stick your head in a hole. We at COED encourage you to defiantly stare into the face of oblivion and cross off our list of things you have to do before the end of the world! See the bucket list to end all bucket lists after the jump!

If you’re like most Gringos, you probably think you already celebrated Mexican Independence Day on Cinco De Mayo. It’s actually on September 16th. 2010 marks the 200th anniversary. So, we compiled a collection of the 48 hottest Mexican models who’ve been freed of their oppressive clothing.

Holy frijoles! July 24th is National Tequila Day! And that means as much tequila drinking as you can cram into 24 hours. So, since margaritas get old some time around 4PM, we’ve compiled recipes from our two favorite Tequila makers, Don Julio and Patrón, for 16 of the tastiest tequila cocktails (other than margaritas), to help give your Saturday a dose of much-needed variety.

The 2010 World Cup has everything (sexy superfans, bodypainted beauties, fired referees) except a cheerleading squad that the whole world can cheer on. So we’re doing our civic duty and narrowing down the competition to find the sexiest candidates for 2010 World Cup Cheerleading squad. Will it be the smoking hot Mexican Porristas from Mexican Football league of the Cheerleading babes of the Beach Soccer World Cup? Help us decide so we can pass the message along to FIFA.

Any idiot taking his 9th Cinco de Drinko Tequila shot in a row can figure out the correct way to wear a sombrero. That’s why it’s the perfect accessory to wear long after you’ve lost your ability to walk straight and speak coherently. There’s no easier way to say I’m fashion forward, Mexican inspired, and unlikely to remember your name tomorrow like a traditional grande sombrero loco.

Tequila not only helps men get extra cinco-de-messed-up, but it also causes women to make the most unflattering faces. From the second the tequila hits their lips to the moment they shove that lime into their mouths, their faces contort in ways that are usually only seen in Cirque Du Soleil shows. Don’t believe that one shot can make a hot girl look heinous? Check out our gallery below and see all the squeamish reaction shots for yourself.