What is it about the memory or prospect of a lobster meal that evokes an emotional response most refer to as love? We are not talking about ‘like,’ nor ‘prefer,’ not even an, “Okay, I guess I’ll have the lobster tonight,” kind of response– but deep expressions of love?
Is it because lobster is decadent and a treat? Is it because it is so delicious an emotional connection is made in our memory? From annual family vacations to renaming holidays, we have found that people feel strongly about their love of lobster. We had a laugh finding all types of expressed lobster love, while some stories left us wondering just how far people will go for some lobster!
Lobster can inspire some to make sacrifices, both personally and in food preferences. One cold-weather hater feels sad in extreme temps, but contemplates year-round living in a place like Boston if regularly eating lobster rolls were a part of the equation. In “I Love Me Some Lobster,” we learn our worst fears can be overcome with some 10-legged crustaceans on our plates as motivation. While another says they love eating lobster no matter what. It doesn’t matter how lobster is prepared (boiled, steamed, or grilled), or served (in ravioli or on a roll), just serve the fresh “Catch of the Day!”
For many, eating lobster is more than an extravagant meal; it is a way to commemorate an important date like an anniversary or New Year’s Eve. One lobster-feasting regular started the tradition of staying in on the famed Valentine’s Day after, “…too many bad pre fixe VD restaurant meals.” They began preparing lobster at home instead, commemorating the romantic night in the most special way they could imagine: with lobster love. Another was able to switch the word ‘birthday’ with ‘lobsterday’, for on her birthday every year she is treated to a nice glass of white wine and a sweet lobster tail–with butter–at home. Happy Lobster Day to you!
Yet for others, it is a good excuse for a unique Halloween costume, for dog and child alike, or reflecting on a porcelain lobster baby doll—yes you read correctly. What is Lobster Baby, you may ask? Take a look and let us know for we are still wondering. But anything lobster is a-okay with Fine Lobster!
If you still haven’t gotten enough lobster, maybe it is time to matriculate through lobster college and find a deeper connection. Held annually at Kenniston Hill Inn in Boothbay, Maine, learn all about lobster, live it for the whole weekend, and walk away a loving-expert.
