<human>: I've heard that some people use a ham as a mascot. Is that true?
<bot>: Yes, it’s true. The word “ham” is derived from the Old English word “hamm” which means “lump of flesh”. In modern times, we often refer to hams as “the buttocks”, and sometimes “the hindquarters” or “the rump” of an animal. So yes, you could say that a ham is a kind of mascot for the hindquarters of animals.