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A local Korean Australian man, Daniel Park (32) has revealed his startlingly positive opinion on Spam, the processed meat product many Anglo Australians reserve for emergency survival kits and doomsday bunkers.
“I don’t understand the hate,” said Daniel, casually pan-frying thin slices of Spam for breakfast.
“This stuff is a staple. We grew up with it in my house—it’s versatile, salty, and goes great with rice.”
His statement has sent shockwaves across mainstream Australia, where Spam is largely viewed with the same enthusiasm one might reserve for jellied eel.
The revelation came to light during a recent dinner party where Daniel, horrified his Australian friends by praising the versatility and flavour of Spam as though he were discussing a fine cut of wagyu beef.
“It was shocking,” said dinner guest Josephine Boyle (30), an Anglo girl who usually sticks to the great upper middle class Anglo Australian girl foods that are, quinoa bowls and boutique hummus brands.
“We were discussing go-to comfort foods, and I mentioned sourdough toast with avocado. And then Daniel casually drops, ‘I love Spam.’ I thought he was joking.”
But he wasn’t.
Daniel’s unapologetic praise for the canned meat has sparked intense debate among his predominantly White friend group, many of whom claim their only encounter with Spam involves grim childhood memories of forced camping trips and something they vaguely recall being referred to as “mystery meat.”
However, within the Asian-Australian community, Daniel’s comments have been met with widespread agreement.
“I don’t see what the fuss is about,” said Li Chen, a mother of three in Sydney.
“Spam is delicious, affordable, and quick to prepare. We use it in everything—from Spam musubi to fried rice. It’s just another ingredient, like chicken or tofu.”
