MASHED – Oscar Mayer’s dating app, Sizzl, launched in 2015 during the bacon craze, allowed users to connect based on bacon preferences like cut, type, and cooking style. Designed as a marketing stunt, it was only available for six months and limited to iOS devices. Despite its short lifespan, the app featured functional swiping, a “sizzle meter” for matches, and chat capabilities, showcasing Oscar Mayer’s playful approach to engaging bacon enthusiasts.
WALL STREET JOURNAL – Aug 2 – The options range from apps for those committed to sobriety (Loosid) and people on the autism spectrum (Hiki), to matchmakers for fitness buffs (TeamUp), dog lovers (Dig), gamers (Kippo), vegetarians (Veggly) and amateur astrologists (Stars Align, NUiT and the Pattern). "S'More" helps users pair up by shifting the focus from physical appearances to mutual goals and interests. When matches first connect, they see only blurred versions of each other's profile photos, along with bios, hobbies and answers to prompts like "What are your top 3 qualities in a match?" As they exchange messages, their photos gradually un-blur. Christian Mingle was launched in 2001, while Grindr made its debut in 2009 and Tastebuds, which matches people based on their taste in music, showed up in 2010.
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USA TODAY – Sep 19 – Meat processing giant Oscar Mayer has launched Sizzl, a dating app functionally similar to Tinder that matches users based on compatible tastes in bacon. Users rank which cut of meat they prefer, and how they prefer their bacon cooked.
