Look out LOL Cat…

There is a new feline internet sensation in town. And, no, it has nothing to do with bacon, despite what you might guess from the picture. What could possibly be funnier than putting stuff on your cat and then taking pictures of it? Answer: Nothing.

The Mid-day Bacon.

Personally, I think bacon has a new PR guy. It’s just slayin’ folks around here. Check it…

Bacon sandwich really does cure a hangover.

Or so the Brits say. Who cares? Bacon!

[Lifehacker]

Higher Education

Apparently, this fellow was having a good time before class.  So much so, that he was let go from his “job.” I thought the University of Florida was supposed to be about cocktail parties, not hacky-sacks. Maybe he should try working in San Francisco. Or, eat more bacon instead.

Space Camp? No, Bacon Camp.

As a kid, most of recall various opportunities to go to specialized camps.  For some it might be baseball camp, others band camp, or even bible camp (god forbid).  Of course, most of us also remember Space Camp, starring Kate Capshaw, Tom Skerrit, Lea Thompson, Joaquin Phoenix, Kelly Preston, and, of course, Tate Donovan.  Jinx played quite a role in that film as well (so did “Lamar” from Revenge of the Nerds).  Come to think of it, Space Camp is the Outsiders of its time. 

In any event, as an adult, there are now fewer opportunities for fun “camps.”  But, there is at least one camp that I’d like to attend: Bacon Camp.  According to a recent write-up, Bacon Camp consists of various bacon-related competitions.  During brief breaks in the competition, there were bacon-related lectures.  A talk on bacon as art was especially fun, as the artists presented two giant eggs sculpted out of strips and showed a Power Point presentation of their Obacon project, a recreation of the famous Obama Hope poster. It was great to see the pork as a muse for something other than eating, although molding all of that stuff certainly must require a strong stomach.  The grand prize of the day (again, as decided by the people) went to Heather Lynch for her Maker’s Mark ice cream with a maple caramel swirl and bits of candied bacon.  Two of my favorites rolled into one.  Swensons’ take note!  Unfortunately, however, there was no fashion show.

In any event, the video below contains a brief history of the bacon meme according to the sponsors of Bacon Camp. 

BaconCamp – The Internet Bacon Meme in 60 Seconds from Bac’n.com on Vimeo.

Obsession, by Bacon

I thought I had a pretty healthy (or, more likely, unhealthy) obsession with bacon.  I’ve even tried to invest with some folks that are selling bacon-related products.  I also am a big fan of the tacqueria taco.  But, what happens when you combine the two?  Well, it looks something like this:

from holytaco.com

Happy Ramble-versary!

Health Food

Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words…

 

 

A bipartisan initiative I can get behind

This Colorado Senate race, between Bob Bacon and Matt Fries, may have been the best ever.  Despite all the partisan rancor, there is clearly room for a compromise between these two — a juicy burger.

Why didn’t I think of that…

We live in a time when even a casual trip to the market is fraught with anxiety.  Is it OK to buy the salmon?  What are the food miles on this golden delicious apple?  As a result, there is something comfortingly unambiguous about a thick slab of bacon. It’s bad for you.  It tastes fantastic.  Any questions?

But, imagine my surprise to learn that there are others out there who take bacon-loving to another level.  There are bacon-scented auto fresheners, bacon-embossed toilet paper, and bacon candles (made with…you guessed it…real bacon grease).  But, some folks took it to a whole new level, answering the timeless question: What do you get if you put two (or is it three) of my favorite things into a single package?

Need I type more...

Best. Food. Ever.

Yes. That is bacon and french fries together on a single stick.  Yum.