I think bacon is the most overrated food of all time, if it’s that hard back bacon it’s protein cardboard (with it’s texture normally being way too hard) and isn’t even that flavourful, a sausage is better in every department IMO, taste wise, texture wise, and it’s juicy.
you’re gonna get burned at the stake for this take but you are 100% correct, regular bacon is only good on burgers or when crumpled up into tiny bits, turkey bacon is far superior in terms of texture and messiness