# Worldwide bacon shortage **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 27, 2012, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-bacon-shortage/636027 "2012-09-27T15:24:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![squirrel92](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@squirrel92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squirrel92)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-bacon-shortage/636027/21 "2012-09-28T20:08:53Z")
If that were true there would be no pigs left and the only way pigs would be wiped of the face of the earth would be an apocalypse, even if it is “canadian bacon” its still come from a pig. lol ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-bacon-shortage/636027/22 "2012-09-28T20:29:40Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > So much hogwash, if you ask me. At least here, there are plenty of fat pigs. Now, now. That’s impolite to speak of the neighbors that way. ---
**Author:** ![Imago](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/85e7bf/32.png) [@Imago](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Imago)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-bacon-shortage/636027/23 "2012-09-28T21:10:42Z")
So… Can somebody tell me why, exactly, they’re only predicting a bacon shortage and not a full-on pork shortage, when the reason they give is that pig farmers are culling their herds? ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-bacon-shortage/636027/24 "2012-09-28T21:15:04Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > I wonder what human bacon would taste like. And what would we call it. Soylent porkle? “Kevin”, obviously. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-bacon-shortage/636027/25 "2012-09-28T21:31:52Z")
> [@squirrel92](#): > > the only way pigs would be wiped of the face of the earth would be an apocalypse Aporkalypse. [Speaking](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrnNeIIumJg) [of](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVdxJrKgKBQ&feature=relmfu) [which](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvwOw2Y--pQ&feature=relmfu)… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-bacon-shortage/636027/26 "2012-09-28T22:14:14Z")
> [@Imago](#): > > So… Can somebody tell me why, exactly, they’re only predicting a bacon shortage and not a full-on pork shortage, when the reason they give is that pig farmers are culling their herds? I was wondering the same thing. Not only that but if, as the article says, it’s because of a feed shortage, then won’t it mean a meat shortage in general? Maybe even a food shortage? ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-bacon-shortage/636027/27 "2012-09-28T22:28:07Z")
> [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](#): > > _TURKEY_ bacon?!?!? > > Turkey bacon is a vile, disgusting, abomination and threatens to destroy all that is good and right in the world. I couldn’t agree more. It’s right up there with soy american cheese. --shudder– Wish Mom would free up some space in her immense deep freezer. I’d get some bulk bacon and squirrel it away. Hmm. Squirrel bacon… :eek: ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-bacon-shortage/636027/28 "2012-09-28T22:44:14Z")
> [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](#): > > _TURKEY_ bacon?!?!? > > Turkey bacon is a vile, disgusting, abomination and threatens to destroy all that is good and right in the world. Please, **Kolak** , don’t hold back. Tell us how you really feel. ---
**Author:** ![Algher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Algher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Algher)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-bacon-shortage/636027/29 "2012-09-28T23:51:38Z")
This seems to be as good a place as any to drop the recipe for twisted adobo brown-sugar bacon: > **[Now That’s Some Twisted Bacon!](https://www.thewickednoodle.com/now-thats-some-twisted-bacon/)** > > Twisted bacon features a spiral shape and crispy texture, making it a delightful option for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or even as a creative addition to cocktails. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worldwide-bacon-shortage/636027.md?page=1)