When you write a blog, you quickly learn that you get a thousandfold more spam comments than you ever will actual comments. This can be disappointing at first, until you figure out that you can take immense pleasure in reading some of this spam every so often. I’ve noticed a new trend in spam in the past month or so – highly pertinent “foodie” spam. The topics are actually in line with your original posting, and read like so:
Spam, on Thomas Keller: “I have been to Per Se not once, not twice but thrice and it was tdcnsaenrent each and every time (Mere mention of his Oysters and Pearls inspire erections/lubrication). He owes me; however, Erika owes me not a thing. Rather, I owe her a favorite. I’m going to go with anything truffle. Truffles fill me with warmth and mirth. Godspeed, Erika. Godspeed”
Spam, on Scotch Tasting: “I don’t think I could live without a good sligne malt in the house. 16 Lagavulin or 10 Laphroaig do me just fine. The 12 year old Lagavulin cask strength was disappointing though. Too bad.I don’t think I’ve ever had Ardbeg. I’m too poor to sample them all.”
Spam, on Cabbage: “still if I step in something I always know what it is !!!As to the smell of cabage it always reminds me of when I worked with the homeless in Liverpool and the centre always smelt of cabbage and it was overcooked yugh ; it put me off it for years.”
Spam, on Pizza, and Reviewing: “The lasagna pizza doesn’t have feta on it. It is fresh rcoitta. Not intended to pack a flavor punch like feta.In fact nothing at il pizzaiolo has feta. If you really wanted to try their signature dish you would have tried the margherita D.O.C. which is made with imported San Marzano tomatos, buffalo mozz, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil the closest thing you can get to what you’d eat in Italy.If you are going to write a review, at least get your facts straight. I’m relived I had eaten at il Pizzaiolo before reading this review not only because I would hate to have missed the pies at il Piz, but also because now I know not to take you seriously as a food-reviewer.” {Editor’s note: Oh thank goodness, I was worrying how you would judge me.}
I’m guessing that some of these are actually scraped comments from chat boards or blogs, and I’m certainly glad that Aksimet catches them, but I’ll award points to spammers for changing it up. I’ve been so sick and tired of Viagra advertisements.
For more entertainment, please spend some time over here at “Tom Reads His Spam“, where you can hear Tom reading his own spam in dulcet tones. I’m particularly fond of this one.
Do you take pleasure reading your spam? Bonus points if you share the most creative spam you’ve received here.
