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184000 2003-10-16 22:26:00 What does SPAM actually stand for?

Yes we all know what it is, but is the word SPAM a acronym?

I've scratched my head and thought the AM might be automatic mail but don't really know, and can't find on internet.

Cheers

Bob
B.M. (505)
184001 2003-10-16 22:34:00 It comes from a Monty Python comedy skit ("spam spam spam spam spam spam spam" they sing) . Spam is a brand of canned meat. Biggles (121)
184002 2003-10-16 22:34:00 here is one explaination.
netforbeginners.about.com

:)
johnboy (217)
184003 2003-10-16 23:18:00 The acronym finder sums it up quite nicely (www.acronymfinder.com). -=JM=- (16)
184004 2003-10-17 01:24:00 Thanks everyone.

I would never have thought to blame Monty. :D
B.M. (505)
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