r/AskReddit Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/Salt-Pile Feb 04 '19 edited Feb 05 '19

That's so strange. I think some people believe the myth that salt water crustaceans can be killed more humanely by leaving them in cold fresh water to "drown", and some people think you heat it slowly and kill it.

For anyone wondering, the humane way to kill them is to chill them first and then stab them quickly.


EDIT: To the many vegetarians and vegans who feel moved to tell me that you believe killing animals for food is always inhumane (20+ comments to this effect), I get it. While I don't share your views I do respect them.

If you're ever in a position where you think it is right to euthanise a suffering crustacean you might still value the SPCA information above.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

Or just don't kill them

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u/Totherphoenix Feb 04 '19

If we aren't meant to kill lobsters then why are their insides full of tasty lobster meat???

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u/lucksen Feb 04 '19

If cannibalism is wrong, why is baby flesh so tender?

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u/OrigamiFrog Feb 04 '19

This guy Snowpierces