I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM??

Jul 25, 04 20:22

Post #1 of 18 (2371 views)

I just arrived home from a long ride and attached to my doorknob was a plastic bag. Inside the plastic bag was a can of Spam(Hawaii collector's edition) with a note attached to it.

The note reads verbatim:

<Aloha!>

Hi, I'm Hideko - I moved into unit #7(directly below you) @ a month ago. I hope you like Spam - it's shipped straight from Hawaii

Ignoring the fact that I wouldn't touch Spam w/ a 10ft. pole - WTF? Is there some kind of meaning to leaving spam at a person's front door? I did a quick google and didn't see any significance. I have never met this person and don't even know if Hideko is a man's or woman's name(I guess I could figure that out quickly since my aunt is Japanese).

Is this just a sign of kindness, some sick joke, or a sign that I have a rather strange secret admirer?

The only other thing I can of is I was playing my music fairly loud yesterday. Could this be a way of trying to get me to turn my music down? If so, all he or she would have to do is ask.

I am really stumped with this one.

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 25, 04 20:28

Post #2 of 18 (2358 views)

Put your pink panties back in the drawer and put your man pants on. Walk down stairs knock and say high. Is it that hard? Oooohhhh I'm scared of saying hi!

Now go get some for the team!!!

customerjon @gmail.com is where information happens.

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 25, 04 20:36

Post #3 of 18 (2350 views)

My guess is Hideko is male (as in Hideko Matsui of the Yankees), but could possibly be female? As far as the SPAM, it's huge in Hawaii and in other places around the world actually. It's because it has a long shelf life, is shippable, doesn't taste bad, etc. It's definitely a friendly offering, like dropping off a fresh baked pie, and not anything to be afraid of. However, if you see a flaming brown paper bag on your doorstep, DON'T STEP ON IT! :)

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [Mr. Tibbs] [ In reply to ]

Jul 25, 04 20:36

Post #4 of 18 (2350 views)

But Jon, SPAM??

This has to be some weird joke.

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [Becca] [ In reply to ]

Jul 25, 04 20:37

Post #5 of 18 (2345 views)

It's Hideki Matsui.

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 25, 04 20:42

Post #6 of 18 (2336 views)

Here us an idea, call your mama and say you are scared of the meany in #7. If she is from Hawaii the Spam makes perfect since. They can't get enough of that shit!!!

Go now or I will change your name to Token.

customerjon @gmail.com is where information happens.

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 25, 04 20:47

Post #7 of 18 (2328 views)

Ooops...my mistake! Just did a quick google on Hideko and it definitely seems to be a female name. So my guess now it that she's sees than fine ripped bod of yours and wants you in a bad, bad way. So do what Tibbs says and go down and knock on the damn door!

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 25, 04 20:59

Post #8 of 18 (2318 views)

OK, I'll take a shot. The only persons I've known named Hideko were female and had at least one parent who was Japanese. Can you assume from her "Aloha" greeting that she might be from Hawaii? SPAM is fairly popular among Pacific Islanders (at least the older ones) and this might be just her way, though somewhat quirky, of introducing herself to neighbors. I grew up in the Midwest US, but my father is from Guam and we always had a can of SPAM in the cupboard. On the other hand, it might be a quirky joke or a less confrontational way to begin talking to you about the music volume, but you won't find that out unless you meet her. Good luck.

Hey, before you commit to never touching the stuff, make yourself a SPAM, fried egg, and catsup sandwich and wash it down with a cold brew after your next 6 hour bike ride. It will set you free!

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 25, 04 20:59

Post #9 of 18 (2318 views)

I think it's a sign that she's looking for some real meat....

...maybe some beef? ;-)

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 25, 04 21:12

Post #10 of 18 (2302 views)

He's just bragging. "Hey hot Asian chick wants me." Jerk. Scream my name twice.

customerjon @gmail.com is where information happens.

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [Mr. Tibbs] [ In reply to ]

Jul 25, 04 21:17

Post #11 of 18 (2297 views)

Mmmmmmmmm, Spam.

Slowguy

(insert pithy phrase here...)

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [Mr. Tibbs] [ In reply to ]

Jul 26, 04 2:08

Post #12 of 18 (2250 views)

In Reply To:

Here us an idea, call your mama and say you are scared of the meany in #7. If she is from Hawaii the Spam makes perfect since. They can't get enough of that shit!!!

Go now or I will change your name to Token.

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Leave my man Token out of this!

Check out the sweet high-top fade:

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [Mr. Tibbs] [ In reply to ]

Jul 26, 04 2:09

Post #13 of 18 (2249 views)

In Reply To:

He's just bragging. "Hey hot Asian chick wants me." Jerk. Scream my name twice.

Who said she was hot? I'm not even sure she's a she yet.

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 26, 04 3:26

Post #14 of 18 (2231 views)

Just respond in kind. Get one of those blank cards with some flowers on it and explain how wonderful you thought the gift was...and please accept this small token of my thanks. Attach that to a frilly little bag, wrap up a can of potted meat, drop it in, hang that on her door. Could be the start of dietary bliss :-)

Train hard...race well.
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Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 26, 04 4:07

Post #15 of 18 (2218 views)

" I hope you like Spam"

Bloody Vikings...

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Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 26, 04 4:54

Post #16 of 18 (2185 views)

Yo Killa,

To send you something that is readily available at any store......I mean the Hawaii collectors edition of Spam!?!?!?

It's love.

Do the right thing; Go online for some Authentic Island style Spam recipes.....blackened Spam with macadamia and apricot glaze.....and fry that shit up. Take it down to her unit on one of those little breakfast trays (don't forget the pineapple juice)

Breakfast in bed with your new friend.

Score!!

**All of these words finding themselves together were greatly astonished and delighted for assuredly, they had never met before**

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 26, 04 5:13

Post #17 of 18 (2170 views)

Did you check if any of your other neighbours received the spam as a gift? If you have been singled out, then I would concur with the other posters.....he or she has the hots for you, my man....so do the manly think and score one for the board.

Oh, and in the best tradition of Slowtwitch, we expect a full "race report" :-)

Re: I REALLY need help with this one! SPAM?? [jaylew] [ In reply to ]

Jul 26, 04 5:49

Post #18 of 18 (2136 views)

if it ends in 'ko', it's definitely female. 'ki' is male. enjoy the fruits of the east. you won't be disappointed.

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