'Barbie Lobster' spared from steam pot

[matcom]

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MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, Maine (AP) -- Practical jokers Jim Bright and Chris Costello never imagined that their idea of dressing a female lobster in a Barbie outfit -- accessorized with pink high heels -- would save her from the steam pot.

But it did -- at least 10 times.

As a gag, the fishermen clad the crustacean and placed her in a friend's trap last September.

"It's a monotony hauling traps day after day," said Costello, "and we just wanted to break it up a little bit. It totally worked."

Barbie Lobster, as she has come to be known, has been hauled up -- and thrown back -- at least 10 times. The radios used by lobstermen buzzed with chatter and laughter each time a new sighting of Barbie was reported.

Costello made a special trip to Wal-Mart to buy the blue blouse, red- and white-checkered skirt and shoes.

http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2003/12/22/barbie_lobster_spared_from_steam_pot/

[ClintonTyree]

1. That's tooooooo much.............

It's nice to hear stories like that about folks having a little fun on their jobs. Being a lobsterman is no picnic, I'm glad they can bring a little levity to the chore.

[Superfly]

2. I would like to see them try that with

a striped bass or a hagfish.

[JHB]

3. In a few generations...

...ALL lobsters will wear fashion doll clothes, as that trait is selected for survival.

[matcom]

5. wonder how they keep the earrings on her?

:shrug:

[brainshrub]

4. Loved the story...

except for the Wal-Mart part.

[matcom]

6. wal-mart practically RUNS Maine

they are EVERYWHERE up there