Alright, my freaky Substack darlings, gather 'round as I unveil the sizzling saga behind my latest creation: "Sizzle of Freedom"!
This ain't just a song—it's a crispy, rebellious ode born from the bacon meme madness sparked by Mr Scott Cheggs on X, where a disclaimer warned UK folks that liking a bacon pic might land them in legal hot water.
The Bacon Backstory
It all kicked off with a viral post featuring succulent bacon strips, paired with a cheeky note: liking it in the UK could mean criminal charges. This absurdity got a real-world echo when, just days ago on August 20, 2025, the Telegraph reported a man was arrested in the UK for singing "We love bacon" near a mosque. Bacon, a £1.3 billion industry and a cornerstone of the classic English breakfast, clashes with Islamic dietary laws prohibiting pork, creating a cultural flashpoint. The thread on X lit up with bacon love—heart-shaped strips, vegetarian tolerance jabs, and all—while the Public Order Act 1986’s vague Section 5 gave police leeway to interpret this as "abusive" behavior.
Cue the sizzle!
Why "Sizzle of Freedom"?
This song is my smoky tribute to that tension. The lyrics celebrate bacon as a symbol of personal liberty, poking fun at the legal overreach while nodding to the cultural divide. Titles like "Bacon Defiance Anthem" or "Fry Pan Freedom Song" were in the running, but "Sizzle of Freedom" won out—it’s the sound of bacon hitting the pan, the sound of defiance against absurd laws. It’s raw, it’s bold, and yes, it might ruffle some feathers!
The Bad Taste Warning (Heh)
Now, my darlings, let’s be real—this song might be in bad taste (haha, get it?). Singing about your undying love for bacon near a mosque could easily offend, given the religious context, and that’s a line worth considering. The arrest case proves it’s a powder keg—intentional or not, it’s a provocation that could hurt feelings and spark backlash. But here’s the kicker: the UK has no blasphemy laws anymore! Since the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 axed them, there’s no legal basis to jail someone for offending religious sensibilities. Yet, the Public Order Act’s vagueness lets police stretch it into blasphemy-lite territory, and that’s where we draw the line.
The Core Message
Nobody—but nobody—should be jailed for loving bacon or singing about it, no matter where they are. The UK has no business enforcing a de facto blasphemy law through backdoor interpretations of public order statutes. Freedom of expression, even if it’s a greasy, bacon-fueled rant, is a right worth defending.
This song isn’t just a chuckle—it’s a middle finger to overzealous enforcement and a call to keep our pans sizzling without fear.
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And give Mr. Scott Cheggs, that magnificent specimen of a man, a follow!
