"They were unable to explain just what part of the cow was the jambon; perhaps it's better I don't know"

This is one of the funniest comments ever posted on FT. It must have been a very strange looking cow and with a really awkward speech pattern. I have never seen a cow that "oinked". Jambon=ham (of many sorts).

If you are ever in Montmort near Reims order regional specialty, the "tete de veau". You'll know which part of the cow it is when it arrives.

Bon Appetit'.