In Popular Culture
Steve Urkel of the sitcom Family Matters can frequently be seen with a jam sandwich in most episodes. In the select few episodes where he doesn't have a jam sandwich, the actor Jaleel White has been cited to have been "thinking about jam sandwiches the entire time."
The popular Scottish folk song The Jeely Piece Song which appeared in the in 1960s humorously describes the effect of new social housing policies on the eating habits of Scottish youngsters. The lyrics were written by Adam McNaughton. It was performed by Matt McGinn and many others.
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