Eating habits have become a vital topic for debate in the USA over recent years. One of the prominent debates is the real meat vs. vegan alternatives. Most recently, a baseball team inspired by bacon took a stand. They stood by their team’s name, motto, and mascot. The Macon Bacon is a collegiate summer league team that recently caused controversy.

A plant-based eating group asked the team to change its name and stop promoting bacon. But the team had a savage reply ready as they stood their ground. 

Macon Bacon baseball team stands its ground in the face of ‘bacon row’

The Macon Bacon baseball team is built on the idea of loving bacon, the tasty breakfast treat. This is similar to how the pioneering Savannah Bananas are designed based on bananas. Most recently, the bacon-inspired team stood its ground as a plant-based eating group challenged them. According to wsbtv.com, “A group that promotes plant-based eating is aching for a name change for a Macon baseball team. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine sent a letter to the Macon Bacon, a collegiate summer league team, requesting a name change to promote bacon alternatives.” But the team has stood its ground in a savage Twitter reply. 

In a Tweet, they said, “We have released the following statement regarding the Macon Bacon team name: Bacon Yesterday. Bacon Today. Bacon Tomorrow. Bacon Forever. #DripGrease || #StartTheSizzle”. 

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This is a simple reply that encapsulates what bacon means to the team. Furthermore, the bacon-lovers have stood by their message despite pressure from outside forces. Let’s have a look at what fans had to say as the bacon-themed team takes a sizzling stand. 

Fans make their love for bacon known!

In an overwhelming show of support, many fans have shared positive reactions to Macon Bacon’s tweet. While some fans shared their love for the team’s name. Many fans lauded the team for standing by its name and asked them to never change. 

Other shared their love for the tasty breakfast treat in general.

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What do you think of the Macon Bacon baseball team standing by its name and principles? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.