mayday notme i don't know what help is come help me 031111 ... AYNtK "Do you know why ships and aircraft use the term "mayday" when they're in trouble? Of course you don't. Nobody knows that. I am feeling particularly generous today, though, so I will tell you. The phrase comes from the French word "m'aidez," which is pronounced "may day" and means "help me." It only makes sense that the internationally recognized call for help is of French origin. Now you know." 040506 what's it to you? who go blather from