RE: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] etymology question

["Ross, Matt" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Jason's site had a link to the answer, thanks.
As for the meat, it's "Spiced Ham"
The answer I was looking for was at http://www.spam.com/ci/ci_in.htm

Apparently we get the term 'spam' from a Monty Python sketch in which they
drowned out all other conversation by repeating the word "spam"
Hormel isn't upset, as this is just free advertising for them.


-----Original Message-----
From: Spurling, Shannon [mailto:EMAIL:PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 8:43 AM
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Subject: RE: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] etymology question


Shoulder Pork and Meat. It's ham, for the most part, from the front shoulder
of the pig. :-)
I like SPAM (The meat). Now, SPAM burgers? That's where I draw the line.
That's like frying baloney.

Shannon Spurling
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ross, Matt [mailto:EMAIL:PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 8:17 AM
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Subject: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] etymology question


I'm trying to find where the word "spam" comes from.  Mom asked me last
night what it stood for, and I had always assumed it came from the fact that
email spam was about as enjoyable as cold jell-o meat.
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