Bacon!....wtf?

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Double pun - that's Sir Francis Bacon

Well done Spex!
Sir Francis Bacon, 1561-1626.
Largely responsible for developing the "scientific method" of: look - think - experiment.

EDIT: PS, if it makes you feel better, I had no idea who the first guy was, beyond figuring his name was Something Bacon. Okay, you may now play spot the nerd.

EDIT 2: I just remembered ... in that era, they frequently wore "Leg of mutton" sleeves. Wow.