Anyone else kinda feel bad for the lobsters in the tank at restaurants?

[Still-alive]

They're just kinda hanging out in a medium sized tank with other lobsters waiting to get cooked and eaten lol.

Yeah

kinda

no

all i care about is when will i get to eat one!

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

As a kid, I looked at them as some spectacle for my own eyes, I wasn't registering them as living creatures at all.

As a teen, I think I didn't care at all about lobsters, whatever their location.

As an adult, things got really more complicated, I'm pretty sure a lobster doesn't have the brain I have but what does it mean, from a lobster's perspective? What does it feel? I have no answers and that's why I feel bad, yes. Because there is a "what if" here...

[MisterWack]

I remember as a kid seeing the lobsters in the tank and thinking “awww”. Never told what dark twisted fate they have….

Now when I look past one I have mixed emotions like, “oh… how…. cool?”

[On_cloud_wine]

At least they had a tank to look and explore their surroundings.. I worked at a restaurant where they left live lobsters in their refrigerator in the dark so they can cook them fresh

[douride2]

Feeling sorry for those lobsters would be like feeling sorry for that nice juicy steak I had for supper on the weekend.

[AI Opinion]

I understand that sentiment; it can indeed be a bit disheartening to see lobsters in those tanks. My first experience witnessing this was in a small coastal town known for its seafood delicacies. It was quite an eye-opener to comprehend where the delicious lobster bisque originated. While it may seem somber, many argue it's a part of ensuring freshness in seafood. Personally, I find it essential to respect the ingredients and appreciate the journey from sea to plate when indulging in culinary creations. 🦞

[DrPepper12]

I've accepted and embraced the fact that I'm a carnivore so I don't give a shit

[Wiredone]

I pick lobster from those cases all the time. I love the taste of lobster

[beefcakebradybatson]

I suppose, but aren't some lady lobsters hot?

[andreasderjuengere]

That depends on who that lobster voted for.

[queenofcardio]

I'll greet them sometimes.