Ham and eggs

Ham and eggs are a popular combination of foods often served as a breakfast meal in some English-speaking countries; the similar bacon and eggs are more popular in others. The dish was immortalized in Dr. Seuss's popular Green Eggs and Ham story.

Ohio University Lancaster campus held its 38th Ham and Eggs concert in May 2009.[1]

'Ham 'n' Eggs' was beaten two to one according to a 1939 New York Times Story reporting on a "huge off-year vote" noting that "California has declined 'ham and eggs', a billion dollar pension plan."[2]

When Henry Puyi became Kang Teh, Emperor of the Manchurian Empire, he was noted in a 1934 Associated Press story for his taste for ham and eggs, and other Western style dishes.[3]

Another use of the phrase "ham and eggs" is used as a derogatory term describing a person(s). Also could be called a "ham n' egger" or "egger". This phrase was brought to light in the original "Rocky" movie, filmed in 1979. Rocky downplays his chances as a title contender, referring to himself as "just some ham n' egger from South Philly".

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  1. ^ Joe Giessler Ham and Eggs Concert brings in about 1,200 spectators in 3 days May 24, 2009 Lancaster Eagle
  2. ^ Byron-Darnton NO $30 THURSDAYS; 'Ham'n' Eggs' Is Beaten Two to One in Huge 'Off-Year' Vote ALL COUNTIES ARE LOST Rural and Urban Centers Join in Rejecting Scrip Scheme to Pay $30 Weekly Problem Is Called National Unanimity Amazes Observers SUN IN CALIFORNIA BRINGS HEAVY VOTE Olson's Fortunes Are Involved Oil Control Bill Is Losing November 8, 1939 New York Times
  3. ^ "Shark fins, octopus tentacles and lily roots may be all right for the average Manchu, but give Emperor Kang Teh ham and eggs any day. Big banquets and rare native foods irk the youthful ruler who mounted the throne of the new Manchurian Empire yesterday, amid traditional pomp and colorful ceremonies." Emperor Kang Teh Likes His Ham and Eggs; Prefers American-Style Suit to Fine Robes March 3, 1934 by The Associated Press, carried in New York Times.