The Strait of Hormel

The narrow and precarious passage through the digestive system navigated by Spam, canned chili, and other Hormel products. Like its geopolitical namesake, a critical chokepoint through which significant quantities of heavily processed material must pass, at considerable strategic risk to all parties involved.

"After three cans of Hormel chili at the tailgate, Dave spent the rest of the game navigating the Strait of Hormel."

"The Strait of Hormel is open, but conditions are hazardous."

Jon Winokur

The Strait of Hormel by Howard Ogden September 4, 2026

The Strait of Hormel

The narrow and precarious passage through the digestive system navigated by Spam, canned chili, and other Hormel products. Like its geopolitical namesake, a critical chokepoint through which significant quantities of heavily processed material must pass, at considerable strategic risk to all parties involved.

"After three cans of Hormel chili at the tailgate, Dave spent the rest of the game navigating the Strait of Hormel."

"The Strait of Hormel is open, but conditions are hazardous."

Jon Winokur

The Strait of Hormel by Howard Ogden September 4, 2026