[gorush]

Those poor bastards!
But seriously, lobster used to be fed to prisoners, such was its esteem in the higher classes, back in the 19th century.

[Politicalkiddo]

And peanut butter used to be high-class fare. It’s interesting how these things change.

[Cboldt]

-- ... lobster used to be fed to prisoners, such was its esteem in the higher classes --

And the practice was considered cruel and unusual punishment! Seriously.

[muir_redwoods]

The prisoners were fed mashed lobster, shell and all. Trust me, it’s probably as bad as it sounds.