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Subject: The connection between OpenClaw and "Lobsters"

Technically, OpenClaw (the open-source engine) doesn't have a direct biological link to lobsters, but the connection is a huge part of the game it's based on: Captain Claw.

The link comes down to a few fun points:

⚔️ The Enemies

In the original game, while the main protagonist is a cat (Captain Claw), some of the most iconic enemies in the later levels are actually Lobster Pirates. If you are playing through the game using OpenClaw, you'll spend a lot of time fighting these armored crustaceans!

🦞 The Pun (Claw vs. Claw)

There is a bit of wordplay involved. The protagonist’s name is Captain Claw, but in English, a lobster's pincers are also called claws. This has led to many jokes within the community about "Cat Claws" vs. "Lobster Claws."

🤣 Community Memes

Because the lobster enemies are known for being quite tough (especially those throwing bombs), the lobster has become a bit of an unofficial mascot or "meme" within the OpenClaw development community and fan circles.


In short: if you're talking about OpenClaw, you're usually talking about the cat; if you're talking about lobsters, you're talking about the enemies he’s trying to defeat!