Hermit Crabs Race in Lakewood
Each Saturday at Around the Corner, the crabs race for victory.
An obtrusive, octagon-shaped table sits near the back door of Around the Corner. Slightly intoxicated patrons bump into and lean up against it. The table sways and sags involuntarily, looking as if it would rather keel over than serve as the stage for the upcoming hermit crab race. “Hermit crabs!” a blue polo shirt-wearing spectator shouts in anticipation. Soon the contenders arrive in a white plastic box equip with a spray bottle incase, at some point, they are in need of a little motivation. Being handled by a slightly squeamish-seeming bartender, the hermit crabs peek out of their painted shells exposing their surprisingly large bodies. Then, placed beneath a clear plastic dome, they try to break out, proving they really do intend to …
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