Treet, Armour’s version of Spam, falls way-short of it’s #1 rival. Billed on the can as, “Virginia Baked Ham Taste”, I was disappointed in the flavor and texture compared to Spam. Basically, the eggs were the main event this morning.
Moving imitation Spam thread to MPSIMS.
Fascinating subject, Mr. Moto. However, please don’t use dangling modifiers; my nerves can’t take it today. (I’m not blaming you; judging from the writing in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, they don’t even teach that in journalism classes anymore. It’s just a pet peeve of mine because I’m an obnoxious twit.)
I buy Spam when it’s on sale (especially the “Hot & Spicy” Spam; it’s good in stir fry). I’ve tried Treet, which is often about half the price of Spam, but it’s just not the same.
isn’t a good proportion of Treet chicken, whereas with Span it is supposed to be completely pork (shoulder & ham, to be precise).
Not “supposed to be”, is. The contents are right on the label.
Treet is an offense to all that is holy, right down there with “potted meat product.” Spam, on the other hand, is eminently edible, when fixed right. I always have a few cans around for when the hunger hits.
Based on these examples
Dangling Modifiers
the need to not dangle modifiers in casual posting seems somewhat non-compelling. It may make for tidier sentences, but relatively little clarity is gained.
But we don’t really know if Mr. Roboto tastes like Virginia ham or not.
Let me Dangle this…
I am Mr. Roboto, not the sinister Mr. Moto!
Neither of whom should be confused with Mojo Jojo, Mojo Nixon, or Motown.
A quick side-note before this thread dies…
Our Cats seemed truly hungry the other morning and I have no short-term plans for the half-uneaten loaf of Treet.
I presented them a plateful of the stuff, Cat A, one sniff…and a look that translated into, “What the hell is this”, he walked away. Cat B, Loved Treet, funny thing is he doesn’t like Spam.