Stout Beaver

Bacon that cooks in a toaster: genius. Bacon that cooks in a trashcan: gross. But all in all still a pretty good idea.

Reddi-Bacon (1964) was precooked and there was very little extra fat involved when the foil packets were heated. However, there was occasional slight leaking from torn or damaged foil packages, and that undoubtably caused some smoking and ruined toasters. The problems with the packaging was vexing enough to the company that Reddi-Bacon never really made it out of test markets before the product was pulled from the market.

Wait a minute -- if it's already precooked you don't even have to toast it. Just tear open the foil and dig in! You know, maybe the world wasn't "reddi" for toaster bacon in 1964, but we sure are now! Also, flying cars and a real Jurassic Park. Strange Products from the Past [davescupboard] Thanks to Shenanigans and MalfunctionX, who both question why this isn't still around. Two words, guys: Pop-Tart conspiracy.

This is Ken from the Street Fighter franchise conjuring up a very special hadouken for an unsuspecting fisherman. It actually makes perfect sense if you think about. Because Ken fights at the docks. "Wonderful observation GW" aside, at least now Chun Li's lightning-kick isn't the only thing that smells like mackerel. Zing! Fish Hadouken [bannedinhollywood] Thanks to KT, who once used a mirror to turn a hadouken back on Ken just for the halibut.

Note: I had to cut the graphic to make room for my bulging belly biceps, click HERE to see the whole thing. Just like the little fat boy said so eloquently, "bacon is good for me", and here's the informational graphic to prove it. So bac-on my rotund little friend, but remember: cookies and ranch dressing still want you dead. The Health Benefits of Bacon [medicalbillschool] (WTF?!) Thanks to Argh, Hammer and Fattius J Guy, who don't need an informational graphic to know what feels right.

I knew ice cream could make your lips sticky, but did you know it can also make you amorous? It can, and not just if you're licking it off a stranger's balls with Magic Shell topping, although we've all been there and it does work.

An ice cream which gets you in the mood for sex has been created in the UK. The Sex Pistol, dubbed 'vice cream', will be available from London store Selfridges when pop-up ice cream boutique The Icecreamists opens in September. The cold treat has ingredients including gingko, biloba, arginine and guarana as well as a shot of the intoxicating La Fee Absinthe. "the perfect apres shopping treat. Just one Sex Pistol will leave you feeling energized and confident - but please, don't pester the staff!" The ice cream will only be served to customers over 18 and each consumer is only allowed one in every visit.

Interesting concept, but know what else will get you ready for sex? ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING. Sexy Ice Cream [femalefirst] Thanks to AndyMac, who knows any food is sexy food. Spinach salad? BOOM -- pants are off and he's ready for action.

Did you know it was hamburger month? Neither did I. But apparently White Castle has licensed burger-scented candles to celebrate the occasion. That's cool. Granted not as cool as the fact I live just a hop, skip and jump from the In-N-Out on Sunset Blvd., but SUCK IT I EAT THOSE BURGERS ALL THE TIME AND I KNOW YOU'RE JEALOUS! Plus I made friends with the employees so sometimes they'll let me come in after hours and huff the grill. GET IN MUH BRAIN, BURGER FUMES!

The candle's "steam grilled on a bed of onions" scent was created by Nest Fragrances, and the limited-edition candle comes in a ceramic holder designed to mimic White Castle's hamburger packaging, the fast food chain said this week. "When I think of truly superior aromas, I think of the aroma of a freshly grilled White Castle hamburger -- life just doesn't get better than that," Laura Slatkin, founder of Nest Fragrances, said in a prepared statement. "We have captured that exact essence in our White Castle candle!"

I've heard the things actually smell like shit but I can neither confirm nor deny those allegations personally. But I can confirm that I'm going to In-N-Out tonight so SUCK IT AGAIN SUCKERS, YOU KNOW YOU'RE JEALOUS AS A BRIDESMAID! DON'T HATE THE PLAYA HATE THE GAMESTOP FOR ONLY GIVING ME $22 FOR ALL MY TRADE-INS. Product Site (currently sold out) and White Castle unveils burger-scented candle [cnnmoney] Thanks to eileen, who's holding out for a McRib-scented candle. Me too, eileen, me too.

I thought this was just the cutest thing. You know, many times I've bought bags of shelled peanuts only to find a bunch of the poor bastards cracked open and missing their brains. Who knew it was the secretly the work of zombie nuts? Besides me, I know everything. Go on, ask me anything. Except that. Or that. Ooooor that. Jesus, who let you in here? Zombies Are Nuts About Brains [bentobjects] Thanks to Blastphemer, who only eats red-dyed pistachios because they're allegedly zombie-free.

This is a series of works created by Star Wars artist Matt Busch in which the original movie posters have been zombified. I like the guts hanging out of the tauntaun, that's a nice touch. And for the record -- I'd still take my chances with Han. So dreamy.

To coincide with the release of the latest Clone Wars episode "Brain Invaders", which involved the clones and a Jedi becoming zombies, the Star Wars guys did a zombie theme for this week.

Good job, Matt, impressive work. Granted not as impressive as if they were 3-D and actually tried to bite you through the monitor, but that would make watching porn f***ing insane AND YOU DON'T NEED THAT. Which is exactly why the government won't release the technology. You perverts ruined it for the rest of us! Hit the jump for the other five posters. Star Wars Zombies [coreplanets] Thanks to Festus Grape, who

PORK CHOP SANDWICHES! Test tube pork. Like babies, it's the way of the future (which, true story -- I was the first test-tube baby IN SPACE). And apparently scientists in the Netherlands are close to clenching PETA's $1 million prize for lab-grown meat.

The research team, funded by a major sausage maker and the Dutch government, used cells from a live pig to grow pork muscle tissue in a Petri dish. After extracting cells called myoblasts from the muscle of a live pig, the scientists then incubated the myoblasts in a nutrient solution, which allowed the cells to multiply and create muscle. "We need to find ways of improving it by training it and stretching it, but we will get there," Post told reporters. "This product will be good for the environment and will reduce animal suffering. If it feels and tastes like meat, people will buy it." .nd even the scientists had to admit to reporters that they don't know if their creation is flavorsome, because laboratory regulations forbid them from tasting anything they create.

What do you mean laboratory regulations forbid you from tasting anything? That's BUUUUULLSHIT. You made it, you deserve to eat it. Same goes for macaroni necklaces. Scientists Create Lab-Grown Pork; Bacon Industry Unmoved [sphere] Thanks to Nathan, who has his own brand of tube sausage if you're interested.

A monster truck crushing a race car and advertising chocolate covered bacon on a stick (plus ice cold water, wings and great food). Is it raining where you are? Because it is here. That's God crying tears of joy. Possibly The Greatest Single Picture Of All Time [jalopnik] Thanks to Laouik and The Bailey, who accidentally ate the sticks too. Hey, it happens.

This is the 'What Should I Eat?' flowchart (high-res version HERE) for cold breakfast cereals (the best kind -- suck it cream of wheat!). It was made by Eating the Road, the same food-loving mother that made the Fast Food Edition. I like it. Of course, typically my breakfast options are pretty limited (read: last night's pizza or go hungry). Still, I anxiously await the day where I'm rich enough to afford milk and bowls. What Should I Eat? Cereal Edition [eatingtheroad] Thanks to Eating the Road himself, whose had more than his fair share of road salt and dead raccoons.