I needed lunchmeat. I had a coupon. I got some Spam. Wonder what that'd be in Latin? Anyway, I've been on sort of a Spam jag for the last week or so since got 75 cents off on three tins of it. This spiced porcine product has been the subject of much mockery over the years- thanks in large part, I'd bet, to a comedy sketch by a certain English troupe in the 1970's. It's good, though. Brown two slices for a few minutes on each side and plop between a couple of slices of bread, and you've got lunch. Monty Python's done pretty well with Spam, too. Spam is still with us, and, with their play "Spamalot", so are Monty Python. Anyway, here's the vintage spam skit:
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I didn't eat too much Spam in my life time. I do like the canned corn beef. Sorry Kate.
Would it be Uncool to say I don't think Monty Python is funny? I just didn't get that type of humor.
I posted a new blog Dave. I think you are the only one that reads it. I know Kate says she stops in. If you ever want your kids to appreciate what they have, take them to the Dominican Republic on vacation. They will never complain again.
Okay. Coupla things.
First of all, the Spam thing...now that's disgustin'. I can hear your poor arteries hardening from here.
Secondly, Tam, between not laughing at Monty Python and eating canned corned beef...I'm even more at a loss.
And I'll tell you what I asked my best friend when she went there for a vacation: what DOES the Dom. Rep. have to see besides oppressed black people?
Tam and Kate- It's perfectly okay not to like Spam. Tam- you must not have a bunch of English ancestors. I'm pretty sure there's a gene there that requires people with at least two English ancestors to like Monty Python. Ireland and Scotland don't count. But if you don't like 'em, better to say so. Nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat, eh? Oh, wait. That probably didn't make any sense to you...
And Kate, whenever I give up meat, Spam'll be the first to go (well, maybe Haggis first, then Spam).
PLEEAASE tell me you didn't actually eat SPAM Dave. Whu-oh! I gotta run to the puke-tank now....
I'm back. What is SPAM exactly? Can you name real food-products that make your fine food?
Corned beef hash and spam aren't that far apart. Both are meaty and salty (and prepackaged) and delicious.
Monty Python is an acquired taste.
Star, I'll check the ingredients on the tin later, after I've eaten all the wholesome goodness.
Agreed on both counts, John.
Kate, regarding "oppressed black people"...yes lots of that. Made me want to run home and vote again for our future black president.
Spam sucks
Monthy Python is genius
Nough said
Aw, come on, Ange, Spam's not so bad...
Never one to leave well enough alone, I went to the PR-tastic Spam website and checked their FAQ,
"What is Spam?"
Here's what Hormel says, "SPAM® Classic is made of just a few simple ingredients. Ham, pork, sugar, salt, water, a little potato starch, and a mere
hint of sodium nitrite to help SPAM® keep its color. Sounds delicious, and it is."
No mention so far of snouts and entrails, well,
"What is sodium nitrite?"
A tiny amount of sodium nitrite is used to help SPAM® keep its gorgeous pink color. Without it, all pork items would turn
gray. And no one wants that. Bacon, salami, ham, and so many other delicious items contain small amounts of sodium
nitrite. It should really be renamed “pinkification.”
Funny you should ask, "
Sodium Nitrite. Hmmm. That's not real healthy, is it? I imagine if it were, they'd talk about the great quantities of it in their product. And "pork" is just basic "parts is parts" pig, right? Ah, what the heck. Still tastes good.
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