A blow-up lobster trampling a building...that is not something you can pass by without a second look! Your first thought is probably, "Oh, this must be near the ocean and the building that lobster appears to swallowing up must a seafood restaurant" - you're partly right.On a weekend shopping trip, about 150 miles from the nearest ocean, I came across this large crustacean. The building is home to, from what I have heard, a pretty good seafood restaurant, though I have never eaten there myself. As I was enjoying a good laugh at the lobster's expense all I could think about was Thanksgiving...more specifically Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!
Every year the Thanksgiving parade, with its 5-story high balloons, has been a tradition in my family. I still enjoy watching those giant characters float down Broadway amongst the 40-story skyscrapers. How much does this lobster remind you of one of those famous balloons? Can't you picture it bopping down the streets of New York City? The only thing that could prevent its appearance in the festivities is its mean face...I don't know much about lobsters, but are they generally mean creatures? If you look closer, this lobster could be a little scary: mean face, climbing over the top of the building...just an observation!
I will admit, the only encounters I ever have with lobsters are through the glass at the grocery store. Occasionally, I'll stop and watch one of them lumber across the bottom of the tank, at speeds reminiscent of an 80 year old. Once in awhile I'll see a couple of them start to fight and claw at each other; but otherwise, they seem pretty friendly.
Sadly, I was not enticed enough by the blow-up lobster to go in and sample some food. I guess I wasn't in a fish mood that day...and my car companions most definitely were not. Fortunately, when I do want to venture back someday I won't have any trouble finding the restaurant...my friend can spotted atop the roof from far down the road!
That's the Golden Perspective...what's yours?
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