In preparation for the upcoming “Charlotte’s Web” movie — and as a way of bringing this controversy into the 21st century — an online petition has been set up to save Wilbur the pig from imminent tastiness. Bacon is decried as the evil it is, and suggestions for satisfying and bizarre substitutes are provided.
I think the evil adds that extra zing to the flavor of bacon, but that’s just me.
Okay, very compelling [not!]. Where is the counterpetition to speed Wilbur’s conversion into tasty snacks from chicharones to garlic bologna? And leave us not forget those useful, processed intestines for making natural casing hot dogs with snap. Mmmmmm. Has anyone interviewed Emeril [prime purveyor of pork fat products] for his take on this misguided effort? All this pig talk has me craving some smoked pork tenderloin. I’m going to Publix. Look out, Wilbur! You’re on the menu for good. [snicker]