People Told Us About Their Most Unhinged Thanksgiving Dinner in Six Words
November 21, 2018For many of us, spending time with our families can be challenging enough to endure on a regular day, much less during the holidays when the pressure to execute a “perfect” holiday can be overwhelming. The reality: Not everyone handles this pressure with grace. Sometimes the screw ups are our fault. Who hasn’t burned a turkey or had a little too much to drink, and said something they shouldn't have? Other times we’re innocent bystanders to the dysfunction: contentious relatives, unruly pets, all-out food fights. What’s most important is that we can laugh about the insanity now (or at least walk away in one piece with a great story to tell).
We asked friends and co-workers about their most unhinged Thanksgiving dinners. Here’s what they said.
“Clogged in-law’s garbage disposal with carrots.” - Tom, 41
“Family decided 'axe-throwing' was new tradition.” - Jamie, 23
“I got my brownie batches mixed up.” - Zach, 35
“Fried turkey equals very burnt boyfriend.” - Kinsey, 35
“Grandmother shit her pants. I gagged.” - Keisha, 29
“Got drunk, peed on cop car.” - Eric, 42
“Methhead roommate washed turkey with soap.” - Eddie, 33
“Cousin brandished gun at my dad.” - Tara, 36
“Religious aunt put hex on me.” - Maria, 29
“Was appointed to cook. Burnt everything.” - Lynnie, 23
“Cat puked which made me puke.” - Kevin, 30
“Dog snatched turkey off the table.” - Mike, 18
“My in-laws microwaved the entire meal.” - Pete, 23
“Punched my brother over the wishbone.” - Dennis, 34
“Family screaming match over Harry Potter.” - Brianna, 28
“Ex got drunk, kissed my sister.” - Katie, 30
“Four words: crazy conspiracy theorist uncle.” - Jenelle, 32
“Got food poisoning from the turkey.” - Johnny, 33
“My parents took us to Arby’s.” - Louis, 40
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