Does SPAM really work?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Does SPAM really work?

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:06:41 PM EDT

I know this has been asked before here, but I never paid attention to the posts.

Why does SPAM exist? Everyone hates the invasivness, and all the spammers offer is dump-trucks full of hot air in exchange for your cold cash.

Seems like it would only last until the first loser spammer got ZERO returns on his $400 "investment."

Or does spam only exist to draw more spammers into what amounts to a fake industry that self-perpetuates?

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:07:28 PM EDT

[#1]

Sadly, yes. There's a dupe born every femtosecond.

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:11:30 PM EDT

[#2]

Spam has been around for many years. While most don't like it, there are a few people who find it useful and in fact, downright handy.

While most consider it a "last ditch" means, many in Hawaii actually live on the stuff.

Myself, I consider it the "last day of camping" item. Regular Spam is great to fry with eggs for a breakfast/brunch.

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:12:37 PM EDT

[#3]

It works enough for people to keep using it.

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:15:27 PM EDT

[#4]

I like it.

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:49:27 PM EDT

[#5]

Mine didn't get any bigger.

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:51:31 PM EDT

[#6]

If you slice it thin and fry it crispy in butter it tastes ok.

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:54:43 PM EDT

[#7]

You would be surprised at the "return rate" that spammers get. And remember, if they get back .01% return, that's still a LOT of responses, given that spam is usually sent out by the tens or hundreds of millions.

-Troy

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:54:59 PM EDT

[#8]

I like two thick chilled slices on wheat bread with American cheeze, mayo and mustard.

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:54:59 PM EDT

[#9]

there is even turkey & low fat SPAM now

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:55:49 PM EDT

[#10]

It's a $2 BILLION a year buisness..... So yes, it works.

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:56:06 PM EDT

[#11]

I like the low sodium SPAM

Posted: 9/26/2005 8:56:27 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Sadly, yes. There's a dupe born every femtosecond.

I read this and immediately thought "dupe thread". I've been on ARFCOM too long...

Posted: 9/26/2005 9:00:47 PM EDT

[#13]

I lived in hawaii for a few years. When you see what they must pay for groceries there you begin to understand why SPAM is an island favorite! Pineapple is also very inexpensive in the islands.

Posted: 9/26/2005 9:07:18 PM EDT

[#14]

Posted: 9/26/2005 9:07:54 PM EDT

[#15]

Turkey Spam smells exactly like the old C-Ration turkey...or maybe it was chicken...anyway it smells the same ,and brings back teenage memories of climbing mountains in the Canal Zone...and being so hungry that C-Rats tasted great!!!

Posted: 9/26/2005 9:08:32 PM EDT

[#16]

I've got the Python Spam skit song running in my head now......AARRGGH

Spam
spam
spam
spam.....

Posted: 9/26/2005 9:09:13 PM EDT

[#17]

The computer Spam smells different though..

Posted: 9/26/2005 9:16:57 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
The computer Spam smells different though..

Yeah, smells like... failure.

Posted: 9/26/2005 9:20:59 PM EDT

[#19]

Spammers make obscene amounts of money. $50,000 a month is a small-timer.

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