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25 Reasons Turkey Is The WORST Thing On Your Thanksgiving Menu

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Colleen Daly
Nov 06, 2018
University of Connecticut
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25 Reasons Turkey Is The WORST Thing On Your Thanksgiving Menu
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Never in my 21 years on this earth have I heard anyone claim that the turkey is their favorite thing about Thanksgiving. If it is, you're probably in the 1% of people on earth that think so. Just saying. So why is turkey the worst part of Thanksgiving? Here are 25 reasons.

It Takes Forever To Cook

I'm hungry and you're going to be in the oven for 5 hours? Seriously??

It's A Giant Bird

The idea alone makes me want to become a vegetarian.

Carving it takes time too

The clock is still ticking. I'm still hungry.

It's Just A Giant Piece Of Meat

What's so great about it?? Let me know.

It Always Has The Most Leftover

Because most people don't go back for seconds...

Literally Everything On The Table Is Better

Everything.

Mashed Potatoes Are Better

If you don't like potatoes, you're wrong.

Stuffing Is Better

But not the kind that goes in the actual bird... *gags*

Sweet Potatoes Are Better

With or without marshmallows, roasted, mashed, fried. Still better.

Cranberry Sauce Is Better

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And I don't even like cranberry sauce.

Broccoli Cheese Casserole Is Better

If you tried it, you'd agree. It's a family staple.

Green Beans Are Better

Eat your greens.

Salad Is Better

Again. EAT. YOUR. GREENS.

Brussel Sprouts Are Better

Coming from me, that says a lot.

Dinner Roles Are Better

Bread. Duh.

Mac and Cheese Is Better

Again, duh.

Gravy Is Better

NO IT DOESN'T HAVE TO GO ON THE TURKEY.

Corn Bread Is Better

It totally counts as a vegetable.

Snickerdoodles Cookies Are Better

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I only make these around the holidays and they are 10/10

Pumpkin Pie Is Better

The official mascot of thanksgiving dinner.

Apple Pie Is Better

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A personal favorite.

Chocolate Creme Pie Is Better

Chocolate is always better. Always.

Pecan Pie Is Better

Honestly I can't vouch for this one but I bet I would still enjoy it more than a giant bird.

All The Pies Are Better

Facts.

I Repeat. IT'S JUST A GIANT BIRD. 

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In case you forgot. *shrugs shoulders*

Maybe Thanksgiving isn't REALLY all about the turkey... but I'm still sticking with the fact that Thanksgiving could go without it. Oh well. Have a happy thanksgiving!

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