It really doesn’t matter what the question is. Bacon is the answer.

What can make you feel better?

Bacon.

What tastes great?

Bacon.

What do you always need more of?

Bacon.

What could help bring about world peace?

Bacon.

If commie Bernie Sanders were to offer a “Free Bacon for All” program, I might consider voting for him. I might be willing to pay more in taxes and give up most of my freedoms for free bacon.

Dunkin’ Donuts is doing what few politicians (except for President Trump) are able to do – give people what they want. What they need. They have decided to offer a sleeve of bacon to their customers. Eight strips of heaven smoked with natural cherrywood and seasoned with a lovely blend of black pepper and brown sugar.

Dunkin’ says the offering is to “help on-the-go customers conquer their cravings without settling for tired and typical snacking choices.”

On the go. On the stop. Standing upside down. I’ll eat it anywhere, no matter what I’m doing.

So what exactly is bacon? I’m not sure if anyone really cares. It’s like asking what’s in a Twinkie. But for inquiring minds, it’s salt-cured pork. You can even freeze bacon. That’s good to know since I don’t have the time to go to Dunkin’ every day to get my fix. I could just get five sleeves a week. That’s only about $55 a month. Less than a car payment. 

I know what you’re thinking. I can buy a 1 lb. package of bacon for $5 or less. But that’s a lot of work, going to the grocery store, cooking it… and then after sharing it with the husband, two cats and the dog, I’m left with only scraps. I can eat the Dunkin’ bacon in my car and no one will know. Then I can freeze it and hide it in the back of the freezer for later. 

It’s mine. All mine.

Bacon mania has a hold on America due to it being added to a lot of different recipes over the years and added fast food menu items. Who wouldn’t like some bacon-wrapped fries? Bacon-wrapped onion rings? How about bacon-fried bacon? YUM.

According to stats from the Simmons National Consumer Survey and U.S. Census data, 266.55 million Americans consumed bacon in 2019. This figure is projected to increase to 275.13 million in 2023.

In a survey conducted by Smithfield, 65% of Americans would support bacon as their “national food.” 

That’s definitely a campaign I can get behind.