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Surviving Thanksgiving 101

Need conversation fillers for those awkward family dinners? I've got you covered.

Camille Elizabeth German
Nov 14, 2016
Auburn University
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Surviving Thanksgiving 101
Camille German

The last few weeks shy of Thanksgiving break are long. The light at the end of the tunnel is finally starting to peek through, and all we can think about is packing up and heading home for a few days. If I had a dollar for every time I gave myself a pep-talk to keep fighting and finish the semester strong then I would have to continue those pep-talks to finish my degree (or just hire someone to do it for me); I would be rich! I can already feel the excitement that comes as I pass my hometown's welcome sign. What a joy it will be to not think about school, spend time with family, and ultimately, eat enough food to hold me over until Christmas break (come on, you know your Tiger Card is blinking "low" every time you scan it).

But wait...two words: Thanksgiving Dinners.

Let's face it. Everyone dreads the two-plus hours you have to sit around and talk about everything under the sun of how well your college experience has been so far; the grades, the major(s), the new friends, and everyone's favorite, "Have you met any... cute guys?"

Family is the best. They have the greatest intentions, and they love you- they really do. This is why we came home in the first place, right? To aggravate your brothers. Laugh with your sisters. Talk with your mom. Spend time with your dad. And get to soak up all that you have missed out on while at school. We aren't going home to spend all seven days discussing the college matter, we are trying to get away from it.

If you can relate to this in the least bit, then today just might be your lucky day. Here are some cheesy Thanksgiving jokes to pass on your time while at dinner- or just to leave no space for the dreaded college questions. You may make them laugh, or they might not be moved the least bit. But hey, you will get one of two reactions- they will love it and it will engage more entertaining conversations, or they will think your weird and leave you alone. A win-win!

Don't be ashamed. Know that scattered all over America, your classmates are going through the same thing.

1. Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?

It had 24 carrots

2. Why did they let the turkey join the band?

He had drumsticks

3. In what country is Thanksgiving not celebrated?

Turkey

4. What do you call a stuffed animal?

You after Thanksgiving

5. Why did the turkey cross the road?

It was the chickens day off

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