SPAM Brings a Childhood Classic to Life With New 'Green Eggs and Ham' Drop
Few picture books capture the essence of childhood quite like Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham. With less than 65 pages, the iconic story repeats one phrase throughout — 'I do not like green eggs and ham, I do not like them, Sam-I-Am.'
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If you remember flipping through it at school, hearing it read aloud at bedtime, or even discovering it as your first real introduction to literature, you're not alone. Since its debut on August 12, 1960, the book has sold nearly 200 million copies worldwide. Now, just in time for its 65th anniversary, Dr. Seuss Enterprises is teaming up with none other than SPAM — yes, that SPAM, the canned meat many of us first tried at grandma's house — for a special collaboration.
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'The limited-time-only Green Eggs & SPAM Classic Twin Pack offers fans a nostalgic journey back to childhood,' said Dan Kubiak, senior brand manager for the SPAM brand, in a release. 'Fans have been creating their own green eggs and SPAM product combinations for years, but now we're making it official. In collaboration with the Dr. Seuss Enterprises team, we've created a whimsical pairing that celebrates creativity, flavor, and fun in every can.'
Available now online at Walmart for under $8, the exclusive two-pack features a branded package that mimics the original book's design, complete with that unmistakable shade of orange. And inside? 'Fully cooked canned pork (no refrigeration required)', according to the official product description.
And besides this partnership, this isn't the first time Green Eggs and Ham has been at the center of pop culture. The best-selling book has appeared in everything from TV shows and comedy standups to a Senate floor filibuster courtesy of Ted Cruz. And fun fact: rumor has it, the story even inspired Black Eyed Peas frontman, will.i.am's stage name.
'The iconic rhythm and rhymes of Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham have now been a staple in children's literature for 65 years,' said Jimeka Brussard, Director of North American Licensing at Dr. Seuss Enterprises, in a release. 'Few know it was actually written using only 50 words. We're thinking the 51st word would have been SPAM! We can't wait to see what kind of dishes our fans whip up with this one-of-a-kind collaboration.'
Shop the SPAM x Dr. Seuss collab on Walmart now, and finally try the dish you once thought existed only in rhyme. And who knows, you just might discover that you do like green eggs and ham — though we recommend trying them at home, and not 'on a boat or with a goat.' Things could get messy.
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