What’s in a Name?

by | Oct 1, 2026 | I Like That Story

I saw this in the convenience store, and it brought back memories of Spam.

Once in a great while, my mom would be out of ideas—and food—and pull out a can of Spam. For that reason, it became sort of a treat (like Twinkies).

Even though the taste inevitably disappoints, the name still works (for me, anyway 🤷‍♂️).

My question for you is this:
Has the slang term “spam” kept the brand alive—or hurt it?

My other question:
Rate Spam on a scale of 1 to 10. I’ll give you my score in 5 minutes. 😆

Would you rate Spam higher for nostalgia than for taste?