red lobster times square closure just swapped lobster tails for last orders and the internet is losing its mind

red lobster times square closure just swapped lobster tails for last orders and the internet is losing its mind

Red Lobster’s iconic Times Square location has shut its doors for good, and the internet is absolutely losing its mind over the final, bizarre moments inside. After decades of serving up Cheddar Bay Biscuits to Broadway crowds and tourists, the flagship spot fell silent this week, but it’s the viral video of staff pouring the last frozen lobster tails into a dumpster that has everyone talking. Memes are flooding Twitter comparing the shutdown to the end of an era, with some fans crying “literally the end of New York City” while others joke they’re hoarding those biscuits like currency. The real shocker? A leaked voicemail from a former manager claims the closure was triggered by a single, legendary “Endless Shrimp” customer who ate 78 plates in one sitting—and the restaurant never recovered. Financial experts say it’s actually a mix of corporate debt and rent hikes, but the internet has already crowned that shrimp-eater as the true villain. Whether you’re mourning the biscuits or laughing at the chaos, this story is boiling over with nostalgia and shock value—and it’s only getting weirder.