I’m old, but I know what ‘spam’ is on the computer. I just wondered why unwanted email was called ‘spam’, so I ‘googled’ it and found out. A comedy group called ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ had Viking characters chantng ‘spam, spam’ in a sketch, and drowning out other conversations. Then the term became associated with annoying email in 1993. Strange, huh?
I like it and have since I was a child. I still have Spam sandwiches on occasion or make Spam, eggs, and mushrooms for breakfast or dinner. I think enjoyment of certain foods depends on if you grew up eating it or not.
For various reasons, my mother never bought Spam (top of the list is that we’re Jewish, and although she didn’t keep a kosher home, she was raised in one). I like ham enough to eat it occasionally, and a few years ago (I’m 65 now) I decided to give Spam a try and see what I’ve been missing. Apparently, not a thing. To me, Spam is just boring ham.
Argythree about 2 months ago
I’m old, but I know what ‘spam’ is on the computer. I just wondered why unwanted email was called ‘spam’, so I ‘googled’ it and found out. A comedy group called ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’ had Viking characters chantng ‘spam, spam’ in a sketch, and drowning out other conversations. Then the term became associated with annoying email in 1993. Strange, huh?
DorothyGlenn Premium Member about 2 months ago
WAS inexpensive. I like fried, not bad that way.
Bill The Nuke about 2 months ago
SPAM = Squirrel Possum And Mouse.
prince valiant Premium Member about 2 months ago
My dad, a WW II vet, refused to have spam in the house. He had enough of it in the army.
fuzzbucket Premium Member about 2 months ago
It’s not inexpensive anymore, and it’s not that great.
Jefano Premium Member about 2 months ago
I’ve had to accept the fact that some people think Spam is delicious, but there’s no denying it’s a claim that defies credibility.
sheashea about 2 months ago
I like it and have since I was a child. I still have Spam sandwiches on occasion or make Spam, eggs, and mushrooms for breakfast or dinner. I think enjoyment of certain foods depends on if you grew up eating it or not.
cuzinron47 about 2 months ago
That’s how Spam got such a bad rap. They should call it something else like Scam.
paullp Premium Member about 2 months ago
For various reasons, my mother never bought Spam (top of the list is that we’re Jewish, and although she didn’t keep a kosher home, she was raised in one). I like ham enough to eat it occasionally, and a few years ago (I’m 65 now) I decided to give Spam a try and see what I’ve been missing. Apparently, not a thing. To me, Spam is just boring ham.