Thread: made of spam

I'm watching a movie: guys make a forensic experiment, using a fake sceleton, made of some calcium stuff ('bones') and "spam" ('flesh'). What's 'spam' in this context? I know only about Internet spam.

Uh, I've found it. It looks disgusting, and tastes amost as bad. The one I tried, at least. ))
Does a term '(internet) spam' originates from that product?

Originally Posted by gRomoZeka

I'm watching a movie: guys make a forensic experiment, using a fake sceleton, made of some calcium stuff ('bones') and "spam" ('flesh'). What's 'spam' in this context? I know only about Internet spam.

"Спам" - это первоначально были дешевые мясные консервы, если не ошибаюсь во время WW2. Кажется, их очень агрессивно рекламировали, и они стали именем нарицательным.

Originally Posted by BappaBa

"Спам" - это первоначально были дешевые мясные консервы, если не ошибаюсь во время WW2. Кажется, их очень агрессивно рекламировали, и они стали именем нарицательным.

Ага, я как раз читаю статью в википедии про "Спам". Очень интересно. Оказывается, во многих азиатских странах это очень популярный продукт, например, подается с гарниром из риса, и теперь традиционно входит в состав некоторых "национальных" блюд.
/убегает, зажав рот рукой/

(наверное, такая же реакция у некоторых иностранцев на борщ )

Yes, but I do think it is a step above сало.

кстати - borsht is great!!

Originally Posted by chaika

Yes, but I do think it is a step above сало.

Сало is 100% natural product!

gRomoZeka wrote:

Does the term '(internet) spam' originate from that product?

Yes, but more specifically:

Etymology: from a skit on the British television series Monty Python's Flying Circus in which chanting of the word Spam overrides the other dialogue Date: 1994

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary (2007) http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/spam
gRomoZeka wrote:

It looks disgusting, and tastes amost as bad. The one I tried, at least.

You are not alone in that opinion:

I have never understood why there could even be a debate about Spam, but taking my own family as an example, I suppose it should be expected. My family is divided. My Mom and I can't stand the sight or smell of what looks like, well, Spam. Dad and sisters, on the other hand, absolutely love the stuff, and in fact, will do what I consider an act of utter I-don't-know-what, eat Spam "raw," straight out of the can.

I am absolutely intrigued that there has to be a sizeable enough contingent of Spam-lovers that almost 6 billion cans of the processed meat have been produced since its introduction into the world.

http://www.slashfood.com/2007/08/30/spa ... r-hate-it/

I think spam is popular because you don't have to freeze or refrigerate it. You just take it out of the can and it is easy to make something out of it. I think it tastes better fried (I know fried food is not healthy). There is a series of photos from start to finish at this link showing how some guy (a bachelor) fries spam with potatoes and eggs and serves it with a beer:

http://www.beerlovercam.com/eat/spam.htm

Гавайцы помешаны на Спаме: http://spamjamhawaii.com/

Also, Spam was on the menu of Knights of the Round Table:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfGpVcdqeS0

We're Knights of the Round Table
We dance whene'er we're able
We do routines and chorus scenes
With footwork impeccable

We dine well here in Camelot
We eat ham and jam and Spam a lot

We're Knights of the Round Table
Our shows are formidable
But many times we're given rhymes
That are quite unsingable

We're opera-mad in Camelot
We sing from the diaphragm a lo-o-o-o-t

In war we're tough and able
Quite indefatigable
Between our quests, we sequin vests
And impersonate Clark Gable

It's a busy life in Camelot
I have to push the pram a lot

The use of the word "spam" for internet %*$µ actually originated from this Monty Python sketch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODshB09FQ8w


A classic.

Thank you, guys, for all your info! Ken Watts, you've made a real recearch. I feel like a "Spam" expert now. It's almost scary.

It's amazing how many catch phrases and new words Monty Python show gave birth to. I probably should watch it (never could make myself to do it before).

Personaly, I like SPAM. I think it tastes good (in moderation).... have a look here.... http://www.spam.com/