The Macon Bacon – a collegiate summer league baseball team in Georgia – was recently sent a lengthy letter from The Physicians Committee of Responsible Medicine calling for the team to change its name and stop “glorifying” unhealthy food. But the team has made it clear that it has no intention of changing its name.
Shortly after receiving the letter from The Physicians Committee of Responsible Medicine, Macon Bacon team president Brandon Raphael released a statement declaring that the team “will not consider a name change. Ever.”
“While we are disappointed in the disapproval of our branding from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, the Macon Bacon do not view ourselves as a glorification of an unhealthy lifestyle; rather, we pride ourselves on being a fun-natured organization focused on bringing families and communities together of Middle Georgia and beyond,” Raphael said in a statement, according to Fox News.
“We take great pride in the Macon Bacon naming rights (which our fans named), as we get to witness the smiles and laughter from our fan base – who have supported our branding since our inception — that stems from the brand’s lighthearted and playful nature. We are a family-friendly organization and we are extremely grateful for our fans.
“While we certainly offer bacon-based options on our concessions menu, our organization has developed a menu that is full of other dining variations to ensure that our fans have choices as to what they consume while enjoying their time at the ballpark, which includes a plant-based option. That was obviously not mentioned in the group’s complaint.
“With that, the Macon Bacon will be sizzling forever and will not consider a name change. Ever.”
Naturally, this statement generated quite some buzz on social media.
The Macon Bacon baseball team! Best sports team name ever! Apparently some vegans asked them to change their name. What a crime that would be! I've never been to Macon, but if I ever do visit there I would definitely want to see one of their games. https://t.co/yQhrDeKR63
— John Iacovelli (@JohnIacovelli) June 23, 2023
https://twitter.com/RobertM19055237/status/1672279893017522177?s=20
America’s team right here!👇 https://t.co/oALuIfkiLy
— Greg Prescott (@prescott_greg) June 24, 2023
The sizzle lives on 🔥
Bacon today. Bacon tomorrow. Bacon forever. https://t.co/GUXaKfO7JM
— Visit Macon (@MaconGaSoul) June 23, 2023
Protect @GoMaconBacon at all costs! https://t.co/eMqDshcr0J
— KPL (@LIfeofKrystalPL) June 22, 2023
🥓 Undefeated https://t.co/nygMtf75Uw
— DWIGHT 🏆🐶🔛🔝🏆 (@doodadawg1) June 23, 2023
Let bacon be bacon https://t.co/11sIB59kRx
— Pauly (@paulyposts) June 22, 2023
It’s safe to say the team has some new supporters.
[Fox News]
