If you noticed a precipitous lack of blogging from the NXT Desk over the last few days all I have to say is SHAME on you for thinking I'm that lazy.

I'll have you know I was out sick and in a very bad way. But fear not, the NXT Desk is back in fighting form, full of medication, cough drops and hand sanitizer.

What better way to get back into the swing of things other than bacon?

People wonder how my bacon radar (bacon-dar? bac-dar?) has become so fine tuned, but the truth is once people know you're really, really, really into bacon, they start to send bacon news your way.

"You win, Justin. When I see the word bacon, I think Justin," said Josie, who passed along this video.

We all know the old adage that everything is better with bacon (I may or may not have a T-shirt that says as much), and probably near the top of that list is OTHER MEAT.

Like that hamburger? Slap some bacon on it with a slice of cheddar and you've got the bacon cheese burger!

Filet mignon? Bacon wrap it!

Hot dog? Make it a BACON DOG!

But if you've got a hunger for the bacon dog on the streets in the L.A. area, you may find yourself in the middle of an ongoing fight. It's a world where bacon dogs are illegal, and those who make them are outlaws.

OK, not entirely illegal, but potentially a health code violation if not prepared right. Whether it's a crime or violation, the bacon dog fight has landed at least one woman in jail.

Comedian and game show host Drew Carey adds intrepid reporter to his growing list of roles as he investigates the bacon battle for reason.tv.

Let's all hope this never happens to the hot dog guys down in Post Office Park.

E-mail this entry to a friend