Why "Ham On Rye"? (1 Viewer)

[mjp]

I learned it from some kids in the neighborhood. I blame them. They live way up behind the school by the woods. You don't know them.

 

[jmykl]

I don't understand the significance of the title. Maybe I just forgot the passage where its importance is explainined, but I just don't get it.

Always thougt it ment ass and whiskey.