There are some questions that continually plague man over time. Questions like
'Is there intelligent life beyond Earth?' And 'What is the meaning of the SPAM®
brand name?' Unfortunately, we can provide answers to neither. The significance
of the SPAM® brand name has long been a subject of speculation. One popular belief
says it’s derived from the words 'spiced ham.' Others suggest it’s an acronym for
'shoulders of pork and ham.' The real answer is known by only a small circle of
former Hormel Foods executives. And probably Nostradamus.