Archive: 18 posts

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I have seen the word used a lot of times, bearing the meaning of unnesessary and repeated content. But where does it originate from? I had no idea before I watched this Monthy Python sketch a little while ago... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anwy2MPT5RE So is this the origin of spam?

2010-11-10 17:09:00 Author: moonwire Posts: 1627

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Apparently this is the origin, at least this (http://www.thegoodword.co.uk/2010/09/20/the-origin-of-the-word-spam/) article has the same video featured.

2010-11-10 18:02:00 Author: napero7 Posts: 1653

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well normally i love Monty Python but if that is the origin of spam i am for once in my life disappointed

2010-11-11 00:50:00 Author: TheAffected Posts: 626

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Actually, this (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=39532-The-origin-of-spam...&p=679872&viewfull=1#post679872) is the source of all the internet's frustration.

2010-11-11 00:54:00 Author: Foofles Posts: 2278

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Actually, this (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=39532-The-origin-of-spam...&p=679872&viewfull=1#post679872) is the source of all the internet's frustration. I keep clicking that link. But the only thing that happens is this page is re-opened... wait... I get it. :hero:

2010-11-11 00:56:00 Author: TheAffected Posts: 626

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Spam (the meat) must not be popular in America because I've never seen or heard of it here... What is it like?

2010-11-11 00:58:00 Author: Incinerator22 Posts: 3251

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Can I please remind people of the site rules that state: Stay on topic and post only if you have something to contribute to the conversation. Just because the thread has "spam" in the title is not an excuse not copy/paste crap all over it. If you don't understand how a discussion of the origins of the term "spam" is different from actually spamming the thread, then I suggest you click your back button and go about your business. Thank you To clarify: this is related to the posts I've deleted, not the ones that remain here.

2010-11-11 01:00:00 Author: rtm223 Posts: 6497

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Spam (the meat) must not be popular in America because I've never seen or heard of it here... What is it like? Like seriously dude? spam is everywhere... go to the local supermarket it should be in the canned food section.

2010-11-11 01:05:00 Author: TheAffected Posts: 626

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When god Spammed the earth with a virus known as DinoSaurs Earth's Virus Protection software consists of Meteors Humans are the new virus. 2012 is the Upgraded antiVirus software. The end.

2010-11-11 01:31:00 Author: Unknown User

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Spam (the meat) must not be popular in America because I've never seen or heard of it here... What is it like? Spam was actually invented in America during WWII as a way to maximize usage of food resources for solders by making use of otherwise unused meat stock and came into public circulation after the war due to relatively popular demand. It's actually a pseudo-acronym that stands for Shouldered Pork And haM, although there are numerous other joke acronyms for it (such as "Something Posing As Meat"). As far as it's taste is, it really depends on the individual and you generally either love it or hate it (I like it, but I will admit it is saltier then most people care for their meat to be), although from what I hear it's very popular in Hawai'i. Frankly, given it's origins and who you are, I'm surprised you haven't heard of it. In regards to the topic; I always figured spam became synonymous with internet trash mail because both consist of "unwanted refuse," but I guess the Monty Python origin sorta makes sense...

2010-11-11 03:39:00 Author: Dapiek Absaroka Posts: 512

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@Dapiek Absaroka: Did you look at the Wikipedia page or something? Well Spam was probably only invented when the internet became a huge thing because that when kids caught on.

2010-11-11 03:44:00 Author: Unknown User

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I thought it stood for spiced ham? or at least that's what the game show game "You don't know Jack" said way back when...

2010-11-11 03:56:00 Author: Foofles Posts: 2278

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Forget me previous posts I was to stupid to realize they meant Spam as in the food. I am having a bad posting streak today.

2010-11-11 04:07:00 Author: Unknown User

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I love Spam! It goes great with rice and seaweed! http://www.sptsb.com/Aloha1.jpg And, tbh, I thought Internet spam originated from here (http://www.4chan.org/)... Oh my god. 4chan looks presentable now...

2010-11-11 04:27:00 Author: Outlaw-Jack Posts: 5757

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SPAM = Short Pointless Annoying Messages At least, that's what I've heard...

2010-11-11 04:28:00 Author: TheZimInvader Posts: 3149

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Spam? I've never really thought about it, I've always just blocked it out mentally and moved on. Hey how 'bout, them bears? They come in a veriety of colors, brown, black, white, gold...what? You've never seen a gold bear Im know this great spam message that talks about bears. Hey how 'bout, them bears? They come in a veriety of colors, brown, black, white, gold...what? You've never seen a gold bear Im know this great spam message that talks about bears. <-------This is spam, that and placement adds for McDonalds, like the one I'm looking at right now.

2010-11-11 14:24:00 Author: Bradlee Posts: 96

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Lets see what wiki has to say on the subject: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-mail_spam

2010-11-11 15:40:00 Author: AgentBanana Posts: 511

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Spam (the meat) must not be popular in America because I've never seen or heard of it here... What is it like? Oh it's hear but it's super unhealthy. It tastes good but its like hotdogs: left over pig meat

2010-11-20 04:28:00 Author: TheBlackKnight22 Posts: 695

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