Hormel, who owns the trademark for that, er, unique tasting food product known as SPAM, and the company which make the product spam arrest are at odds, according to this article from CNN. Hormel goes on to say that they don’t object that the internet uses the term spam but they want SPAM in capital letters when it refers to SPAM which ”…American classic, is a favorite of consumers worldwide.”

I don’t think I’ve bought SPAM ever, honestly! So there must be a whole lot of other American consumers that will refer to SPAM as their “favorite.” I took a few seconds and perused Hormel’s fine recipes for SPAM and I’m glad I haven’t eaten yet, because after looking at some of this fine cuisine I’d be thinking about making a porcelean god donation.

Cajun Coconut SPAM Fritters - Cajun and … coconut? Yummy! Just one person use the comment function below and tell me, admit honestly, that you like eating this. Please! No way.

SPAM Cupcakes - Man, look at the picture on the page, it’s GREEN! I wouldn’t know whether those had stayed too long in the fridge or not. SPAM cupcakes? I think even the boy scouts would send these back.

As for Spam Arrest being able to win trademarking their name? I’ve never tried their software or service but the article cites a 50/50 chance of them prevailing in trademark court. Forgive me I’ve got to go arrest some spam in my inbox, but I’ll await (or maybe I won’t hold my breath) somebody, anybody, anywhere out there to post a comment saying they like eating SPAM. Hmm!

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