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POLL: Save Spam

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Hacken Slash, Nov 17, 2003.

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  1. Hacken Slash

    Hacken Slash OK... can you see me now?

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    Remove all ads!
    Now that "Spam" (an unsolicited often commercial message transmitted through the internet...) has become officially a part of the English Dictionary, I am concerned that the true, original meaning of spam will be lost to the next generation. Do you know what real Spam is?

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    Poll Results: Save Spam (45 votes.)

    Save Spam (Choose 1)
    * Sure, know it, love it, eat it...don't you? - 20% (9)
    * Yeah, but I'm not putting that stuff in my mouth! - 76% (34)
    * I don't know what you're talking about. - 4% (2)
     
    Hacken Slash, Nov 17, 2003
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  2. Splunge

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    In Canada (and maybe elsewhere), we have (or had) something called Klik (sp?), which I think is somewhat similar. Haven't had it in a long time, and have no desire to become re-acquainted with it.
     
    Splunge, Nov 17, 2003
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    Why it's the wonderfully delicious canned ham so prevailant in my childhood! :D Americana at it's finest.

    How the hell did junk email get named after canned ham anyway? Does anyone know?
     
    Death Rabbit, Nov 17, 2003
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  4. Hacken Slash

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    Rumor has it began with an old "Monty Python" skit where you always were served spam no matter what you ordered.

    Probably an urban legend, though.
     
    Hacken Slash, Nov 17, 2003
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    "Spam spam spam spam spam spam spam spam spam spam spam spamity spam"

    I bet it is from the Monty Python song about spam.
     
    fade, Nov 17, 2003
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    Yep, that's how I know about it, from Monty Python!
     
    Rotku, Nov 18, 2003
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    Falstaff Sleep is for the Weak of Will Veteran

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    Mmmm - I looooove SPAM! Fried up, on toast!
     
    Falstaff, Nov 18, 2003
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    May the spam be with you :tie:
     
    Aikanaro, Nov 18, 2003
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  9. The Kilted Crusader

    The Kilted Crusader The Famous Last words "Hey guys, watch THIS!" Veteran

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    Isn't it the American version of Corned Beef.
     
    The Kilted Crusader, Nov 18, 2003
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    SPiced Meat and HAM

    or as i like to call it.

    Suction
    Packed
    Artificial
    Meat

    :D
     
    Septic Yogurt, Nov 18, 2003
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  11. Sir Belisarius

    Sir Belisarius Viconia's Boy Toy Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder

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    [​IMG] Spam is okay, but I prefer Scrapple!!!
     
    Sir Belisarius, Nov 18, 2003
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  12. Hacken Slash

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    For that 7% of you who really don't know what Spam is, or anyone else with massive time to waste, you might want to visit The Spam Museum!. No pushing, no shoving, listen to the tour guide...or you don't get the free samples :D .
     
    Hacken Slash, Nov 18, 2003
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    Yeah, I found out what it was from some movie I saw long time ago. We don't have it here but we have equivalents and they're beaut fried in slices or chunks!
     
    Aldazar, Nov 19, 2003
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    [​IMG] Spam was originally a form of military ration that American soldiers ate while liberating France from Nazi Germany. Many of the soldiers acquired a taste for the "meat" and Hormel starting selling it after the war.

    I think scam-mail got the term "spam", because spam is something that no one wants. Monty Python helped too! :)
     
    Blackhawk, Nov 19, 2003
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  15. Sir Belisarius

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    Sir Belisarius, Nov 19, 2003
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    *Ahem*

    The correct words to the song, are in fact; "spam spam spam spam spam spam spam spam, wonderful spam, fantastic spam."

    Oooh, that's not a cupboard, it's a fire-station. That's why the door was red!

    (I know, techically not monty python, but written and performed by the same).
     
    Manus, Nov 19, 2003
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  17. Splunge

    Splunge Bhaal’s financial advisor Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Well, according to this site, it's actually "spam spam etc...lovely spam, wonderful spam"
     
    Splunge, Nov 19, 2003
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    Blackhawk, Nov 19, 2003
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  19. Hacken Slash

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    The English are redeemed by having given the world Monty Python and the Beatles.
     
    Hacken Slash, Nov 19, 2003
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    ugg... SPAM.

    There's only three things that will survive a nuclear holocaust. Cockroaches, SPAM, and Keith Richards.
     
    Mystra's Chosen, Nov 20, 2003
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