“Fantasy author: the dark elves lived deep, deep, in the Black Forest. Me: that’s where my ham comes from”

Black Forest ham was named because it’s from the Black Forest region of Germany. Many people hear “Black Forest” and think about a dark forest, filled with magical elves and witches.
 
“Lunch thought…where is this ‘black forest’ where my ham comes from?” was posted on X/Twitter by Jamie Sundsbak on June 16, 2009. “Where is this magical black forest where ham comes from?” was posted on X/Twitter by V3nture on October 1, 2011. “Where is this Black Forest where all this ham comes from?” was posted on X/Twitter by The Buttsy on December 22, 2022.
 
“Fantasy author: the dark elves lived deep, deep, in the Black Forest. Me: that’s where my ham comes from” was posted on X/Twitter by mike ginn on September 7, 2015. “Fantasy author: the dark elves lived deep, deep, in the Black Forest. Me: that’s where my ham comes from” was posted on Facebook by All You Can Eat on August 24, 2025.
 
 
Wikipedia: Black Forest ham
Black Forest ham (German: Schwarzwälder Schinken) is a variety of dry-cured smoked ham produced in the Black Forest region of Germany.
 
In 1959, Peter Adler from Bonndorf pioneered manufacturing and selling Original Black Forest ham by retail and mail order. Since 1997, the term Black Forest ham has been a Protected Geographical Indication in the European Union, which means that any product sold in the EU as Black Forest ham must be traditionally and at least partially manufactured (prepared, processed or produced) within the Black Forest region in Germany. However, this designation is not recognized outside the EU, particularly in Canada and the United States, where commercially produced hams of various types and quality are marketed and sold as Black Forest ham.
     
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Jamie Sundsbak
@jamiesundsbak
Lunch thought…where is this “black forest” where my ham comes from?
12:08 PM · Jun 16, 2009
 
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Notserp Yelhsa
@atpreston6
Why is it called Black Forest Ham?  Ham comes from pigs, not trees
8:32 AM · Oct 29, 2010
 
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Chris Randell
@ChrisRandell
Just realized @subwayfreshbuzz ham comes from the “black forest.” Sounds like a magical forest. Would I like a magical sandwich? Yes please.
4:13 PM · Sep 1, 2011
 
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V3nture
@RobLauta
Where is this magical black forest where ham comes from?
4:12 PM · Oct 1, 2011
   
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Brian Rasnick
@brasnick20
Where is this Black Forest where all this ham comes from?
11:38 AM · Dec 5, 2012
 
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Ya Boix
@hamonryu
I’m concerned with the deforestation of the Black Forest where all that ham comes from.
10:29 AM · Mar 4, 2014
 
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Damian Garcia
@carrotcakeluvrr
Where is the “Black Forest” from which the ham comes from?
4:29 PM · Jun 26, 2014
 
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mike ginn
@shutupmikeginn
Fantasy author: the dark elves lived deep, deep, in the Black Forest.
Me: that’s where my ham comes from
4:04 PM · Jan 7, 2015
 
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Feen
@The_Feen
Where is the Black Forest from which this ham comes from?
6:07 PM · May 1, 2020
   
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The Buttsy
@The_Buttsy
Where is this Black Forest where all this ham comes from?
9:01 AM · Dec 22, 2022
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Stephanie
@blowiejs4dayz
Please tell me why it never dawned on me that the Black Forest means it’s a dark forest and not just a place where ham comes from
8:04 PM · Feb 20, 2023
 
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Ana Lorde
@AnaLorde_
Fantasy author: the dark elves lived deep, deep, in the Black Forest.
Me: that’s where my ham comes from
1:39 PM · May 9, 2024
 
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Orry Lee Kennedy
@cornbreadcowboi
Where is this Black Forest that this ham comes from???? I’ll never be a dumb ass again and choose it over honey ham 🍯🍖 > ⚫️🌲🍖
10:13 PM · Nov 11, 2024
 
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All You Can Eat
August 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM ·
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