last year, i wrote about the launch of a bacon-flavored vodka. i called it ridiculous. i was mocked for my opinion. i still stand by it. this bacon craze has lasted longer than the pork belly one and that was over the top.

now a friend tells me about this. i know a number of people who would gladly give up their american citizenship and pledge allegiance to such a state. but when you can’t even create a catchy anthem, why would anyone flee to your pork-fat shores?