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Spam Turns 100, By One Reckoning

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the existential-and-definitional-questions dept.

mkavanagh2 writes "Spam is 100 years old today! But, surprisingly, the first spam wasn't sent via e-mail. In fact, 100 years ago, Cunard sent out telegrams to selected (rich) members of the British social elite, advertising tickets on a new liner, and becoming the first spammer. Let us all take out a moment to consider how to best 'repay' the spammers who followed for the 100 years of 'joy' they have given us. ;)"

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  1. How to repay them??? by Robert+Hayden · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Boil 'em
    Mash 'em
    Stick 'em in a stew!