Alright folks, let me take you on a delicious journey involving Flavor Flav, Red Lobster, and a love for seafood that knows no bounds. Imagine this: a hip-hop legend, known for his oversized clock necklaces, decides to make a bold move to save his favorite seafood haven. Intrigued yet? Well, buckle up because Flav’s lobster love story is coming in hot!
Let’s rewind a bit. Flavor Flav once went viral for ordering the entire Red Lobster menu at one location. Talk about dedication. Now, in what might be the most unexpected yet heartwarming partnership, Flavor Flav has teamed up with Red Lobster to promote their legendary Crabfest.
On June 10th, the dynamic duo announced the triumphant return of Crabfest in a commercial. Flavor Flav, in all his enthusiastic glory, kicked things off with a booming “Yeah Boyeeeee!” and confidently declared, “When the internet said Red Lobster is going away, boy Flavor Flav said not today!”
Flavor Flav, 65, isn’t just lending his voice; he’s pouring his heart and soul into saving those delectable cheddar bay biscuits. After all, what’s a trip to Red Lobster without them, right?
When Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May, Flavor Flav didn’t take it sitting down. He took to social media and shared that he visited a Red Lobster and ordered the entire menu. “Ordered the whole menu,” he gleefully posted. Now that’s what I call putting your money where your mouth is!
In the Crabfest commercial, Flav’s energy is contagious. “Crabfest is here boyee and they got two flavors—just like me, Flavor Flav,” he exclaims, revealing the two stars of the show: roasted garlic and the new cajun butter, which he claims are part of the “most bonafide comeback yet.”
As Flav wraps up the commercial with his trademark enthusiasm, he leaves viewers with this tasty line: “It’s Crabfest at Red Lobster, boyeeeee. When you got to have seafood, you got to have Red Lobster.”
For Crabfest, patrons can dive into a full pound of steamed wild-caught crab legs with these flavorful options or the classic plain steamed version. And guess what? Red Lobster has new menu additions too, like the $20 creamy crab carbonara, a crab and lobster duo, and snow crab-topped steak. Sounds like a seafood lover’s dream!
Flavor Flav’s initial viral post showcased his pure dedication. With two tables overflowing with Red Lobster delights, he captioned a photo: “Ya boy meant it when I said I was gonna do anything and everything to help @redlobster and save the cheddar bay biscuits.”
It wasn’t just Flav enjoying the feast; he brought along his whole family for the culinary adventure, proudly shared on Instagram. One of his daughters, Dazyna, enthusiastically supported her dad’s mission, sharing his post and emphasizing, “Save the biscuits!!!!”
Flav’s efforts come on the heels of Red Lobster’s financial struggles. The chain, famous for its endless shrimp deals and irresistible biscuits, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid mounting debt.
In a May 19 court filing, just days after shutting down numerous locations, Red Lobster declared it would be pursuing Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Florida. They added, in a statement, that they aim to “drive operational improvements, simplify the business through a reduction in locations, and pursue a sale of substantially all of its assets as a going concern.”
And there you have it, ladies and gentlemen—a saga of seafood, passion, and an unexpected hero. Flavor Flav’s commitment to saving Red Lobster from the brink has not only lifted spirits but also shone a spotlight on the enduring love for those cheddar bay biscuits. So, next time you find yourself craving some seafood magic, remember Flavor Flav’s words and head to Red Lobster. Boyeeeee!
