A Spo-fan sent me this from the on-line encylcopedia.
In the fictional universe of Babylon 5, spoo is a valuable and highly desired food product. Made from the alien worm-like creatures of the same name, spoo is considered to be the most delicious food in the galaxy, regardless of which species is asked. Although it is a universally loved foodstuff and an actively traded commodity, the creature itself is regarded with contempt by the races that consume it.
Since its introduction on the Babylon 5 television series, spoo has remained popular among fans of the science fiction saga, spawning everything from attempts to cook their own version of spoo, to fan fiction related to the creatures. “Spoo” is also used variously outside the Babylon 5 universe and fan community as a nonsense word.


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January 23, 2008 at 5:21 am
BID
I wondered what I was gonna have for breakfast. Where am I gonna get some Spoo?
January 23, 2008 at 5:32 am
Beartoast Joe
How odd, you don’t strike me as worm-like. Possibly very edible, though! LOL
January 23, 2008 at 6:14 am
Doug
They say the best fiction is based on reality.
January 23, 2008 at 6:15 am
DougT
I loved B5 and followed the story closely when it first aired. I think that season 4 had some of the best scifi writing that I’ve seen on TV. IIRC, the show depicted the spoo worms served alive and still wiggling.
January 23, 2008 at 9:26 am
Cliffie
I have it on good authority that eating spoo is the real cause of the autism epidemic.
January 23, 2008 at 9:41 am
tigeryogiji
I’m not saying a word about edible “worm-like” items…. ;P
January 23, 2008 at 11:55 am
Seamus Aloysius
LOL@TY…
Thanks Urs… I had a much needed deep laugh after reading the post and comments.
Peace
January 23, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Pink
good thing you didn’t chose the name ur-s-pam
xx
pinks
January 23, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Maggie
Sounds like an extra “o” is just what you need!!