bacon
Unicode: 1F953
Description
A reddish-brown, elongated, crispy streaky rash with a distinct curl and a white fluffy blob at the top. Typically depicted with a slightly browned or singed appearance.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-prepared
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often evokes feelings of hunger, craving, satisfaction, or delight, especially when associated with food or breakfast. Can also be used playfully or humorously.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016) as part of a push to include more common food items frequently consumed globally. Its inclusion reflects the popularity of bacon as a versatile and beloved food.
Usage Examples
- Expressing hunger: 'Time for breakfast! 🥓🍳'
- Craving food: 'Really want some crispy 🥓 right now!'
- Enjoying a meal: 'This brunch is perfect! 🥓🥞'
- Humorous context: 'Bringing home the 🥓!'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with breakfast, American cuisine, and often used to express enjoyment or indulgence in savory foods. Often paired with eggs or pancakes.
East Asian culture:
While bacon is consumed, the visual representation might not carry the same iconic breakfast association as in Western cultures, but still recognized as a food item.