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Spam was a life saving tinned meat staple during World War II. 
It was the ideal combat ration because it could be shipped easily and didn't have an expiration date! Fresh meat was just difficult to get to soldiers at the front. By mid-war, Hormel was producing 15 million cans of Spam for the troops each week. The soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy, raised the flag, and then ate Spam!
In the United States beef was rationed and expensive. You had to present you war time coupon book in order to get a slab. Spam didn't fall under the same restrictions. It was tooted as a miracle meat. 'Eaten cold or hot, Spam hits the spot!'
Here is the gelatinous Monty Python Spam Sketch. It's Spamtastic! Come join the Ruby Tuesday fun too!
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Spam Wins Wars
Posted by Marie Reed at 9:28 AM
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50 cool cats commented:
Great tribute to the mighty Spam! I remember Spam as a staple diet in school lunches! Always great!
SPAM it is! Love the word in this post. Say it , again and again and again!!
Okay maybe it's because it's almost lunch time but those look delish!
I'm just broken I think! lol
I can't bear Spam but some of my family still eat it as though it's still the only option! Great post!
I've never actually eaten spam (and hopefully never will), but I've always loved that Monty Python sketch.
I can honestly say I have never tried spam. I think I'm good with that.
I can't hear the word spam without thinking Monthy Python! Love your blog!!
Sure I will add my ruby vintage mailbox post in your Mr Linky on Friday, if that is okay with you!
What were we thinking?,lol. Oh yes I ate Span in its' day. Cost less could afford it. funny video. Happy RT
Great video! I like John Spam Cleese and Monty Spam Python!!LOL.
As a matter of fact spam was the first meat we got after the concentration camp, where we were imprisoned from December 1943 to September 1945. We loved it!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful post!
Okay, I will admit it.....I love Spam. Truly!
I haven't tasted Spam in probably 40 years! I wonder if it's the same.
This was great!! I'm a big Monty Python fan so....
I have no recollection of ever eating Spam...thank goodness...but my grandparents still eat something like it from time to time...must be the wartime era thing...
What a great post for all things Spam. I remember Spam as a staple in our house. It's still a big deal in Hawaii right up to today. Check this out: http://viamagazine.com/top_stories/articles/hawaiian_food05.asp
That Monty Python Spam story is so funny so noweven I belive spam was delicious !!!
Thanks for your comment in my pic !
It's always nice to read and see your blog.
I always thought is was rather nasty looking,but had a roommate in college who fixed it up with some barbecue sauce and made it edible. I always love Monty Python!
Ah Spam...my husband loves it! lol Neato information about it! Makes me feel more kindly to it now, lol.
I think I will pass on the spam but this is a fabulous post!
Hey, this sounds like SPAM to me!! ha ha Very funny post. I enjoyed it. :o)
I enjoyed this post!
Free Spam modern postcards are easily availabe. I think I have one or two.
I am a big Monty Python fan, loved that little video and enjoyed reading your SPAM, lol.
Spam memories...the pictures are better LOL
I love spam ! I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.
I wondered about the title: spam wins wars, but I was soon set straight.
Great find!
I used to like Spam when I was a kid. Now...not so much.
Ah...Vikings singing the glories of Spam...what could be better???
We had Spam occasionally when I was a child, but I haven't had it since. I had no idea that it existed outside of the U.S. Once again, I've learned something! ~Lori
I was wondering how do you get so many cool information to put in your post!
You have a great talent Marie!
Congratulations!
Léia
Delightful S post. We went to a SPAM Jam on Hawaii a few years ago. I never saw so much Spam in my life. Its ok, but not my favorite.
Very original Marie.
Great post to a great product, though I wouldn't eat it now -- to many calories and additives. But in its time it was great with gobs of yellow mustard:)
Spam helped win the war? I thought you were going to say they sent it to the enemy troops to send them into total despair.
I can remember eating this wretched pseudo-food as a child. Glad that some like it.
I always enjoyed that one from Monty Python. In addition Spam reminds of the movie and TV-series MASH.
Love the Monty Python sketch! I'd like to see Spamelot one day.
The best Monty Python skit. Spam no one knows what its made of and no one wants to know =)
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I love Montyhy Python 's humour !
Nowadays SPAM -spams are not welcome, but rather dangerous in computers (lol)
I love that they now have the "reduced salt." Great post!
I LOVE LOVE SPAM!
OH SO YUMEEEEEEEEEE
I LIKE TO COOK IT IN A PAN AND BURN IT JUST A BIT AND THEN STICK BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BREAD AND FILL MY BELLY WITH ITS GOODNESS
I have that bloody Monty Python song in my head now. Did you know they launched a TV campaign in the UK last year to promote Spam again. It just won't go away. Funny unique choice.
Spam Museum brochure/postcards on my blog:
http://postcardy.blogspot.com/2007/05/spam-postcards.html
There are a lot of Spam souvenirs available online:
http://www.spam.com/shop/default.aspx
Hi Marie, what a great idea for today's S Day! I can remember my mother cooking Spam in the frying pan and coating it with mustard to pretend it was real ham. She'd also make sandwiches out of it. Do they still manufacture it???
I don't know if I have ever eaten SPAM!
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I loved the video of Monty Python... I remember that episode... I remember Dad slicing SPAM for breakfast and cooking it up like bacon... sometimes he made split hot dog sandwiches for my brother to take to school. Sometimes you just had to make do with what you had! My entry is late but here.
Great tribute to one of the major food groups. I had a short lived love for spam. It passed.
I love SPAM! Only in this edible form though..:)
Thanks for sharing a little of its history...I really enjoyed reading...:)
Very interesting post!
I haven't had Spam in years.
Paz
This brings back memories--my mother always kept a couple of tins of Spam in the pantry, and we often had fried Spam for supper. I don't think I'll go out and buy some, though:)
Thanks for a fun post--loved the Monty Python sketch!
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I love your old Post cards and the Fun Little History Blurbs
Such an informative post !!!
But does the SPAM contain lots of preservative additives as it doesn't have the expired date :p
I love veryu much this post Marie !
Thanks to Spam the Us Army won wars.
Do you know there is a Spam cookbook? No kidding. Google it!
very good !!!
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