Spam Fajitas

Thesaur's Ramblings

Spam Fajitas Sun, Sep 24. 2006

Google's gmail ads sometimes are humorous. For example just now as I was checking my spam folder, it recommended spam fajitas. Unfortunately, it was the wrong kind of spam. I'd love to watch electronic spam sizzle, but that's not going to happen.

This reminds me of the fact that Hormel sued to prevent the usage of the word "spam" in products related to electronic spam. They lost in the UK and the US. After a brief search of online history, I came up with a lawsuit filed back in 1997 attempting to prevent the same thing. That time, it was against a spammer, not against an anti-spam product.

If Hormel had thought of gmail back then, they might have been able to persuade a court to take preventive measures. As it is now, they've got no choice but to grin and bear it.
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#1 - Evan 2006-12-15 17:17 - (Reply)

I think I've seen you somewhere else on the 'net... :-D

I think HSA needs a list of members' blogs.

Yeah, Spam. Funny how words change over time, isn't it?

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#2 - Cee 2007-01-22 04:53 - (Reply)

This is your first comment in the New Years!!! blows whistle

I'm surprized a certain ketchup company didn't sue over having a certain name (K****) used in conjunction with theirs during the last (presidential) election! lol.

lets see.... I know I was thinking of something else to say but I can't think what it was! so SMILE and have a great week big brother full of blessings and plenty of sleep! your bestest adopted lil sis, Cee

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#3 - Bonnie said:
2008-05-16 19:50 - (Reply)

You know this blog has collected a little dust, don't you ;-) ?

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#4 - Warhammer Online said:
2008-10-27 22:47 - (Reply)

google ads aint always the best but it comes close.

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