The weekend has drawn to a close and another Monday is upon us. This Monday, however, brings with it the promise of Turkey Thursday. With that in mind, we move out of the sports realm (well, as much as we can) and count down our ten best things about Thanksgiving. Yeah, yeah, you don’t agree – so comment on it. Feel really strongly? Post something while you’re signed in so the world knows who you are.
10. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Giant Snoopy, giant Charlie Brown, what more needs to be said? Throw in Matt Lauer (so that’s where in the world he is) and unnecessary high school bands and/or dance groups and you’ve got the makings of a great way to spend 15 minutes of your life. At least it kicks off the holiday, right?
(courtesy of flickr.com)
9. The Dog Show
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is over. Matt Lauer is back to wandering around the globe, leaving us to ponder: Where in the world is Matt Lauer? Football doesn’t start for a few hours so what’s a guy to do? The only logical thing there is to do – switch over to The National Dog Show Presented by Purina on NBC. Ah yes, that dog is much girlier than the one I just saw (actually, isn’t that the same dog?). So wait, people really spend all their time doing this? My life thrown away on fantasy sports and pointless blogs now seems quite relevant.
One of the best things about this middle-of-the-week holiday is the fact that we can sit back, relax and enjoy some football when we would normally be in class or on the job. Once upon a time these were some great games. This year, well, let’s just say there are some games. The early game includes the Green Bay Packers at the feisty Detroit Lions, who are coming off an impressive (impressive in the sense that they now have two more wins than all of last year) win over the Cleveland Browns. This one will be televised on FOX. The afternoon game will feature the feared Oakland Raiders, also coming off a big win (no really, they beat the Bengals), at the Dallas Cowboys on CBS. The primetime game actually should draw some interest and features the New York Giants at the Denver Broncos (for more on the Broncos, check out The Mile High Magic)
7. Better Food
So, usually no sausage here, but who doesn’t love some turkey and stuffing? As fall draws to a close, we all need to consider throwing on the extra winter weight to prepare for the cold months to come. What a better way get ready than to over-indulge in food and adult beverages?
Note: Now taking suggestions for best Thanksgiving Day food. The winner will be consumed in an eating competition between Jerry and Jonah to be filmed and posted.
6. Throw-back Uniforms
We are seeing these more and more frequently now, but you still gotta love the throwback unis. Back in the day they were more of a special occasion. Way back in the day, they were out every week. But now you just gotta love those plain blue jerseys and silver helmets the Lions drag out there every Thanksgiving to take their annual thumping on national TV. While the games may be sub-par, at least the uniforms are a site to behold. We can only hope the Broncos bring back those gorgeous throw backs we saw earlier this year.
5. Black Friday
Enormous crowds of people lined up before sunrise to get minimally discounted stuff that you probably don’t really want or need has got to get you all hot and bothered. So you’re not the shopping type – you now have most of the day to yourself, don’t you? Whether you hit the shops or not, the day after Thanksgiving is pretty quality (at least there are leftovers).
4. Travel
So you’ve got three different meals to get to and everyone and their brother (and aunt and uncle and cousins and grandparents) are on the road. It takes forever to get anywhere and God knows you’ve got to be somewhere. The airports are packed, half the flights are delayed (or cancelled) and nobody is in that holiday spirit just yet. But just on the other side of that trip is everything else in this list so you’ve got to embrace the travel.
3. Long-lost Relatives
All those relatives that were just on the road and in the airport are now at your house (or wherever you just showed up for yet another meal). Aunt Bernice smells funny, Grandma Marge has a mustache that really tickles when she gives you that kiss hello, and seriously, whose kids are those? If that kid eats one more booger I just know he’s throwing up and we all know the ADD kid in the corner will be playing in it. So maybe they’re kind of creepy and they’re definitely annoying, but they’re family and it does feel good to catch up once or twice a year, even if you have to give the same speech on what you’ve been up to 15 times.
2. The Kid’s Table
Booger boy is still picking his boogers and the ADD kid will not sit still. The devil twins have been pounding Mt. Dew since they got here and it starts to set in – Why am I still sitting at the kids table? I’m in high school/college/just graduated/engaged. At least you don’t have to sit next Aunt Bernice (not only does she smell, but she won’t shut up about how great her kids are). Not to mention you run that b*tch and all the little twerps will believe anything you tell them.
1. The Beginning of the Holiday Season
Maybe you put the tree up. Maybe you put up the lights. Maybe you don’t do a damn thing, but like it or not, Christmas, Hanukkah and every other major religious holiday are less than a month away. The holiday spirit is in the air and people are acting a little bit nicer (at least I seem to get the bird a little less on the way to work). You’ve got to love this time of year. So bring on the bad with the good. Grab some turkey and kick back and relax. It's Thanksgiving week and at least you get a few days off from work and school. Happy Holidays.
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