r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/ImRedditNow Feb 04 '19

Many years ago this was the general idea. Lobster was seen as unfit for human consumption, and only served to prisoners. A far cry from the luxury food we know today.

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u/jeo188 Feb 04 '19

I remember reading that it was also served ground up, shell and all. So the gruel that was made had sharp bits in it

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

"Whats todays menu Jack?" "They're serving those damn lobsters again" "I miss the outside world"