“Orange Lobster’s Dream of Being Served on a Plate Crushed as it is Rescued by Red Lobster”
In a shocking turn of events, a rare orange lobster has been rescued from its fate of being served on a plate at a Red Lobster restaurant in Arkansas. The restaurant, known for its delectable seafood dishes, received a shipment of lobsters from Maine and found this rare gem among them- an orange lobster. But instead of being put on the menu, the lobster was given a new lease of life and will now be living in an aquarium at the restaurant.
This lobster, different from the usual reddish-brown hue, is estimated to be one in every 30 million lobsters. But instead of being celebrated for its uniqueness, the lobster was deemed too precious to be eaten and was turned into an attraction for the restaurant. Customers can now feast their eyes on the orange crustacean as it goes about its daily business of being trapped in a tank and unable to swim freely in the ocean.
The rescue operation was spearheaded by the staff at the Red Lobster restaurant who could not bear to see the orange lobster served to customers. It is heartening to see that even the people who make their living from serving seafood have a soft spot for one of their own- or maybe it’s just good PR.
The rescued lobster, who shall remain unnamed, must be glad that it was not sent to a different restaurant or it would have ended up on someone’s plate. But now it has a new nest and a life of captivity to look forward to. It can now enjoy the company of other lobsters in the tank and exchange stories about how they escaped the pot.
The story of the rare orange lobster has gone viral since its rescue and has caught the attention of animal rights activists. They have raised concerns about the welfare of the lobster, now trapped in a tank and unable to carry out its natural behaviors. However, Red Lobster has assured the public that the lobster will be given the best care possible and will not be relocated to another restaurant.
This incident raises several questions about the treatment of animals in the food industry. Does the rarity of the lobster, or any other animal, make it less worthy of being served on a plate? Is it ethical to keep animals in captivity for our entertainment? But most importantly, are we as a society ready to face the hard truths about the food industry and the impact of our choices on the environment?
For now, the orange lobster will be confined to its tank and occasionally gawked at by customers at the Red Lobster restaurant. It will never know the joy of swimming freely in the ocean or the taste of buttery garlic sauce. But maybe, just maybe, it is better off in captivity- safe from the dangers of the ocean and the clutches of foodies looking for their next meal.
