"We followed the lead of CRAM, CRAB, CRAW, OCRA."

There's your mistake.
You should have been following the lead of CRAP
Catamaran Racing And Partying

Formed many moons ago by myself and Tom Korz in his kitchen.

Speaking of different foods.
Tator Tot Casserole made it to my Superbowl party.
It's better than you would think. I finished the last bowl for breakfast the next morning.