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Depending on your geography, you might feel very strongly that this is called Taylor ham

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Taylor Ham is a brand of pork roll. It's like people who call every soda a Coke.

[–] NOT_RICK 4 points 1 week ago

It was called ham until the government said it can’t legally be labeled as ham a century ago. Shit is delicious and the thinner the better, imo.

[–] Openopenopenopen 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

There are so many of these brand name products that become the name for the entire category.

Kleenex: Often used to refer to any facial tissue

Band-Aid: Commonly used to refer to any adhesive bandage.

Xerox: Used as a verb meaning to photocopy

Velcro: Refers to hook-and-loop fasteners in general.

Thermos: Used to refer to any vacuum flask or insulated bottle.

Dumpster: Originally a brand name for large trash receptacles, now used generically for any large waste container.

Q-tips: Refers to cotton swabs in general.

Frisbee: A term used to describe any flying disc.

Jacuzzi: Often used to refer to any hot tub or whirlpool bath.

ChapStick: Used generically for any lip balm.

Post-it: Refers to any sticky notes.

Escalator: Originally a brand name, now used for any moving staircase.

Popsicle: Refers to any frozen treat on a stick.

Jet Ski: Used to describe any personal watercraft.

I’m sure there are more.

[–] kalessin 7 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Pork roll, egg, and cheese on a kaiser bun

[–] NOT_RICK 3 points 1 week ago

Kaisers are great but an egg everything bagel… 🤌

[–] PhoreTwunny 2 points 1 week ago

If you please

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (6 children)

Uh, where can I purchase this utterly delicious looking meat product? (In Massachusetts preferably)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

It’s $67 for an 8 pack of Taylor Pork Roll on Amazon. I’m not $67 interested in trying it lol

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Drive 3 to 6 hrs south (depending where you are, maximum assuming you live in P-town) to a decent state and ask for a Taylor Ham, Egg and Cheese with saltpepperketchup (that's one word) in most any small bagel shop.

[–] Plum 2 points 1 week ago

Not Connecticut. I've been here a looong time and I've never heard of this.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Diners in NJ, NY, and PA mostly

[–] RebekahWSD 3 points 1 week ago

It's pork roll, so I'm delighted with this post. I personally find it a bit salty, but pork roll, egg, and cheese on a bagel is nice.

[–] son_named_bort 3 points 1 week ago

I first heard about pork roll at a Trenton Thunder game where it's a big deal. I ended up trying a pork roll sandwich and enjoyed it. It's one of those things I wouldn't eat all the time but I still get the sandwich every time I'm at a Thunder game (which is usually once a year).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Kaiser Wilhelm approves.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

That's Taylor fucking Ham you cretin!

[–] RandomGuy79 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] dantheclamman 3 points 1 week ago

I'm no expert so I couldn't say, but I think in some parts of NJ that would be considered fighting words

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)