Did the word spam

[Papershop]

Originate from SPAM IN A CAN? ie JUNK food

Discuss?

[Browney]

I think so. This is like the "Did the Bird or the Country Turkey get named first?"

[YoManGo!]

I think it stands for something, can't remember what though.
Saw it on a tv show once.

[Papershop]

Ohh, kk any1 else?

[YoManGo!]

the term spam is the common term for unsolicited bulk electronic messages.

Hormel does not object to the term, but insists that it be spelled in lower case so as to distinguish it from its capitalized Spam trademark. Hormel objects to Spam's "product identity" (for example, images of Spam cans) being used in relation to spamming, and has filed lawsuits against companies which have attempted to trademark words containing "spam".

[Browney]

^^^^^
Answers your question there.

[Breakfloor]

Sue me spam! SPAM SPAM SPAM :)

Sorry. yeh i thik hes right

[RedStratocas]

Actually, the term "Spam" came from a Montey Python skit. Read that in Guiness Book Of World Records. Its even on Wikipedia page for spam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_(electronic)#History)

[Browney]

Actually, the term "Spam" came from a Montey Python skit. Read that in Guiness Book Of World Records. Its even on Wikipedia page for spam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_(electronic)#History)

I adored Monty Python.

Well I guess there's different ways you could look at it.

[Papershop]

ok ty all