We Have Bacon

by Kelly Bristow on May 6, 2011


Kidnapped Bacon2 We Have Bacon

Yes, you read that right. We’ve been reduced to kidnapping a sassy little piece of pork who is beloved among the internet in an effort to raise funds for this conference.

Desperate times…

We’re not proud; we never said we were. We just want to be able to pay the bills for this conference.

We have a fantastic line up of guest speakers, some really cool swag and a lot of great blogging tools to share. But we do have a few bills to pay.

We’re writers not accountants (glares at the non-accountant next to her.) Who knew two extra zeros would make such a big impact on the bottom line?

So that brings us to Bacon. We really don’t want him to fry. Everyone loves Bacon; we know that. Even we love Bacon, but desperate times call for desperate measures.

How can you help?

Make a pledge today to Save the Bacon!

What’s the bounty?

While most kidnappers want a million dollars in unmarked 20-dollar bills, a fully fueled jet to Cuba and medium pepperoni pizza, we are reasonable. All we ask is that Bacon’s supporters rally around him and pledge their support at Kickstarter.

How much is Bacon worth to the internet? Only you can decide what the bounty is. You have 17 days — to pledge your support to the Save the Bacon fund.

Don’t be lulled into complacency just because that ticker says the goal has been met. The clock will not stop ticking until May 23, 2011. We will let you know when the goal has been reached. Don’t you worry about the details.

What’s in it for you?

Every dollar you pledge in an effort to save Bacon earns a little something for you.

$1-$24 = Good Karma and two months premium membership at Tribal Blogs ($12 value)

$25-$34 = Even better Karma and a six month premium membership on Tribal Blogs ($36 value)

$35-$49 = Still better Karma, a six month premium membership on Tribal Blogs and mention on Tribal Blogs sponsor page with link to your website.

$50-$99 = Great Karma, a year long membership on Tribal Blogs ($60 value) and mention on Tribal Blogs sponsor page with link to your website.

$100 or more = Great Karma, a year long membership on Tribal Blogs ($60 value), mention on Tribal Blogs sponsor page with link to your website and a one day pass to the conference for you to use or give away.

Encourage all of your friends to help Save the Bacon.

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  • http://www.cardiogirl.net cardiogirl

    I need to hear bacon’s voice to know he’s okay.

    • http://www.redheadranting.com/ redheadranting

      You kidnapped him, go talk to him.

      • http://www.cardiogirl.net cardiogirl

        I have no idea what you’re talking about. I did not have abducting relations with that piece of pork.

      • http://twitter.com/SentientBacon Devon

        omg. It was cardiogirl? After telling me she was sending out a search party?

        • http://www.cardiogirl.net cardiogirl

          No. No. No it was not me. I had nothing to do with this. Nothing.

          • http://www.redheadranting.com/ redheadranting

            Seriously?!?! you are throwing me under the bus?

          • http://www.cardiogirl.net cardiogirl

            Just until we hit $15,000 raised. Then I’ll own up to it.

  • http://www.weworkforcheese.com Nicky

    Taken Bacon! What have you done?! This is all my fault…Bacon is just an innocent bystander, take me instead! Hold on Bacon, I’m coming to save you!!

    • http://www.redheadranting.com/ redheadranting

      Nicky that is a wonderful gesture but we needed to take some loved and
      adored all over the interwebs to get our demands met. If we’d taken you I
      don’t know how the response would have been. ;)

      • http://www.weworkforcheese.com Nicky

        Now you’ve just gone and hurt my feelings :-)

        • http://thegoodthebadtheworse.blogspot.com Linda Medrano

          Nicky, there was a big judgment error made here. If it were you who was kidnapped, I would be wiring the money from offshore accounts now, and Alex would be raising a black ops team to get you out.

          • http://www.redheadranting.com/ redheadranting

            Nicky can’t answer you because we have just kidnapped her too. Please wire
            the money.

          • http://thegoodthebadtheworse.blogspot.com Linda Medrano

            Fine. But I’ll also have to get some mercenaries lined up and start pulling out the RPGs and AK-47′s. I’m not sure you want that. Just let Nicky go unharmed and we’ll see about some support.

          • http://www.redheadranting.com/ redheadranting

            I don’t know, that isn’t in the Kidnapper’s Rule Book. I’m pretty sure I’m
            supposed to hang on to the hostage until I get the funds. I could give you
            her shoes, would that work? It’s a good will gesture you know.

            I’m trying to do this right but damn this hostage thing is hard and
            confusing. Could you send some Twinkies?

          • http://thegoodthebadtheworse.blogspot.com Linda Medrano

            Which shoes is she wearing? Hmm. I mean, no! No deal. Release Nicky immediately or face dire consequences. Nicky, hold on, Honey. We’re coming. Just keep your head down, okay? And Jen, it’s been fun knowing you.

          • http://www.redheadranting.com/ redheadranting

            I think she has those Prada pumps on that you like so much…Seriously
            Linda, we can work together on this to find a safe resolution so the shoes
            don’t get hurt.

          • http://thegoodthebadtheworse.blogspot.com Linda Medrano

            I’m all about safe resolutions. Release Nicky and her pumps and we’ll talk. Negotiations are over.

          • http://www.redheadranting.com/ redheadranting

            I have released Nicky, she is a little disoriented from all the Twinkies.
            The sugar high should wear off soon enough. Thank you Linda for your very
            generous donation.

          • http://www.cardiogirl.net cardiogirl

            She’s wearing the Zombie pumps.

            She was the last time I looked.

  • http://injaynesworld.blogspot.com/ Jayne
  • http://mommamiameaculpa.com meleahrebeccah

    tweeting and facebooking. And OMG. I am so excited I can’t even stand it!

  • http://pricillaspeaks.blogspot.com Pricilla

    I am a vegetarian goat and I have no monies.
    I will have to wash all of your mouths out with my rich soap for doing such a thing.

  • jennthorson

    Well, I can’t make your bacony event, but I CAN use your event widget and donate– so one out of three ain’t bad. (Funny– suddenly I have this craving for a BLT…)

    • http://www.redheadranting.com/ redheadranting

      You are awesome! and yeah, I feel like a BLT too. Thank you!!!

      • http://www.facebook.com/devon.boatwright Devon Boatwright

        I hope no one eats Bacon before he gets back to me! heh

  • Rachele

    That’s just wrong. Poor bacon must be so scared. Sorry Bacon. I don’t know what’s gotten into these girls. Someone close bring the ladies chocolate so they stay away from Bacon. Quick!

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  • http://longingforthecountrylife.blogspot.com Carrie

    Wish I could give more but with my hubby laid off and my job ending next Saturday I hope the little bit helps.

    • http://www.redheadranting.com/ redheadranting

      Thank you so much Carrie, every little bit helps.

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  • http://twitter.com/TonyBerkman Antony Berkman

    Bacon was saved?

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