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Today, lobster is a symbol of luxury—served in upscale restaurants, dipped in butter, and photographed for Instagram. But not too long ago, it was considered cheap, disgusting, and only good enough for prisoners, servants, and pigs.

In this episode of History of Simple Things, we dive into the unbelievable transformation of lobster—from sea pest to fine dining superstar.

Discover how this crustacean went from being shoveled off beaches to becoming a $50 dinner plate item. It’s a tale of perception, scarcity, marketing, and one epic culinary glow-up.

📺 Timestamps:
1:07 – Lobster in Colonial America
2:02 – Why People Hated Lobster
3:00 – Canning, Railroads & Lobster’s Rise
4:04 – From Cheap Protein to High Demand
4:55 – World Wars and the Lobster Dip
5:46 – Modern-Day Lobster Craze
6:54 – Conclusion: The Ultimate Food Plot Twist

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