"Consider the Lobster" is an essay by David Foster Wallace that explores the ethics of boiling lobsters alive for human consumption. The piece was originally published in 2003 in the Gourmet magazine and raises questions about animal suffering and the moral implications of our food choices. In the essay, Wallace describes his experience at the Maine Lobster Festival, where he observes the cooking process and reflects on the pain lobsters may endure. He challenges readers to think critically about their culinary habits and the treatment of animals in the food industry, encouraging a deeper consideration of the consequences of their choices.