Reasons why I hate Thanksgiving (this is not a bitter entry; promise)

[jenarael]

I think it's an awesome idea to set aside a day to be thankful and to spend with friends, family and/or the less fortunate (hey; I used to spend Thanksgivings in a soup kitchen with people a lot more sane than my mother). But seriously, folks, let's get the record straight

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[murphy59]

Another shining example of why you're my favorite.

[jenarael]

Tell Theryn and Natalie I said "Fly safe!" -- and M and I both hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving.

It all probably started when I was growing up and my mom was some combination of the mother from My Big, Fat Greek Wedding and Nathan Lane's character from The Birdcage. I'm so cynical. But so are you!! :)

[crumblingredsky]

You know, i only learned slightly before the election that the English didn't want the Pilgrims. i was always taught the whole "religious freedom" thing and somehow never came across (in 13 years of public school and an ivy league degree) the notion that the Puritans themselves were horrendously intolerant and that the British just sort of went, "OK, have fun, you'll probably die anyway." Kind of like what i'd say if this country's fundamentalists decided to find somewhere new.

It was a total reframe, and i'm glad to know it.

[jasheffe]

Or instead of gathering up your credit cards to raid Black Friday like a viking domestique...

This...this is why we love you.

[suppi_the_great]

Ugh, they had a "Thanksgiving Dinner" just for the Americans tonight at my Uni, and while the food was good and the gesture was nice... seriously? We're in a different country, and you don't have to cater to us. They had AMERICAN FLAGS hung up in the corner. Plus, they made us dress up and eat a three-course meal in assigned seating next to people we don't talk to (well, that was the situation for me, anyway). Obviously they didn't do their research -- I'm pretty sure the majority of Americans are used to full-on, buffet-style Thanksgiving lunches that start at noon and last all day long.

Needless to say, I had a formidable shot of vodka before going and three glasses of red wine during the dinner. I needed to placate myself so I wouldn't start complaining about the holiday in general and the goofy (albeit from the heart, I'm sure) way they tried to make us feel 'at home'.

[beekerzwhirled]

i love you, ya big hippie freakshow.

♥