Summary of How Lobsters Went from Prison Food to The Most Expensive Meal

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Lobster was once a despised food, but its popularity increased due to canning in the 19th century. However, overfishing has led to a decline in lobster stocks, making it a luxury food once again.

• 00:00:00 Lobster became a luxury food due to its reputation as a "cockroach of the sea" in the 8th century, but was once hated enough to be called the "poor man's food." Lobster became a popular food due to canning in the 19th century, but is now in decline because of overfishing.
• 00:05:00 Lobster became a luxury food due to its high price and various logistics challenges involved in catching and cooking it. However, lobster stocks are dwindling and may soon become scarce, leading to higher prices.