Eight of the Internet's weirdest meat creations

It seems the Internet is awash in meat these days. And it's not just because people are using a bit of code to literally drape a big slab of bacon over their monitors (though that is pretty entertaining). For some time now baconmania has swept social media sites, forums, bulletin boards, and blogs, spawning a baconcyclopedia, tattoos, and humor.

Bacon commonly appears in blog comments, and many have taken to calling pigs simply "prebacon." Of course, it's also possible that the bacon meme is past its prime, even Slate has said so. It already appeared in a Taco Bell commercial and has been picked apart by various newspapers, such as the LA Times.

If you're still riding the trend (or have moved on to even more red meat), here are some quick facts on why we should cut back on bacon's delightful sizzle and beef's hearty beefiness...

Raising livestock accounts for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions and other assaults to the environment from deforestation to water pollution. Besides, it takes hundreds of gallons of water and a couple of pounds of grain to produce a single portion of hamburger meat. Consuming less meat is one of the most significant things we can all do for the planet (not to mention our health). 

So, what is this meat fetish we speak of? Behold, some of the most horrific, fascinating meats of the Internets. To some, these are edible works of art, the epitome of a carnivorous culture. What do you think?

Bacon and twinkie Stonehenge

A fun site that invites users to submit your "deliciously gross food," This Is Why You're Fat is truly the place where "dreams become heart attacks." Don't forget to look for the "Elvis Donut." It's something to behold.

Bacon lamp shade

Looking a little like the decorating style of Buffalo Bill, the bacon lamp shade is one of many objects on the net made of pork. A number of commenters have asked if the meat cooks slowly with the heat of the bulb (although one person noted that a cool CFL probably wouldn't do the job).

Meat skull

From the guy who enjoys kitty litter cakes comes this exciting meat Halloween decoration. The photo was taken by lechatnoirfan and also featured on the Augusta Chronicle's site.

Meat house

Craftzine had it right: Meat house is "gross, interesting." Nothing more to see here.

Hats of meat

Hats of Meat is an amazing place, where creativity (and horror) come alive. Behold meat cow-boy hat: "This American classic, made of the best marbleized cuts of beef available, assures that you won't just herd cattle, you'll wear them. With this beauty, the cows are always on your mind." Or, the brisket yarmulke: "Made of 100% kosher brisket, this one-size-fits-all 'beefy beanie' comes emblazoned with a horseradish Star of David."

Turbaconducken (turducken wrapped in bacon)

The good folks at Bacon Today (yes you read their name right) bring us Turbaconducken, described as "a chicken stuffed in duck stuffed in a turkey, all wrapped in bacon. Otherwise known as a bacon-wrapped turducken." Apparently, it all started with a dream, and five pounds of bacon. There are detailed steps.

The 4489, 166-lb. burger

An obscure minor league baseball team called the West Michigan Whitecaps earned 15 minutes of e-fame when it recently unveiled a new stadium menu. Among typical ballpark fare is the 4489-Calorie "Fifth Third Burger." This 1.66-pound monstrosity, named after a bank, costs $20 and feeds 1-4 people (that's kind of a big range). If you finish it all by yourself you "win" a T-shirt.

Also check out this cool gallery of "edible architecture."

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