Joe's Crab Shack Thought Lynching Would Make a Good Place Mat
Many consumers are yelling "bite me" at Joe's after this.
Joe’s Crab Shack is known for its chutzpah, with its sexually-tinged slogans and swag.
Notes like “I got crabs,” “Free crabs,” and “Peace, love, and crabs” make diners happy to eat seafood and not walk out with a violent, burning sensation later that night. However, the chain’s latest attempt at localizing humor went way too far.
As Eater reports, a Minneapolis couple — Tyrone Williams and Chauntyll Allen — were shocked and disgusted to find a photo of a hanging displayed on one of the restaurant’s tables.
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