“Lobster used to be called “Poor man’s chicken” and fed to slaves and prisoners”
In the 1800’s when someone would hire a live in maid, nanny, etc. in New England the employee would try to get a clause in their contract that said they must be given chicken or pork to eat at least one a week, otherwise it would be lobster 7 days a week.
Imo the attraction of lobster is it can be shipped alive so far inland ppl can have fresh seafood.