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25 Reasons Turkey Is The WORST Thing On Your Thanksgiving Menu

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Colleen Daly

Nov 06, 2018

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25 Reasons Turkey Is The WORST Thing On Your Thanksgiving Menu

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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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25 Reasons Turkey Is The WORST Thing On Your Thanksgiving Menu

The star is nothing without it's back up dancers.

In This Article:

It Takes Forever To Cook

It's A Giant Bird

Carving it takes time too

It's Just A Giant Piece Of Meat

It Always Has The Most Leftover

Literally Everything On The Table Is Better

Mashed Potatoes Are Better

Stuffing Is Better

Sweet Potatoes Are Better

Cranberry Sauce Is Better

Broccoli Cheese Casserole Is Better

Green Beans Are Better

Salad Is Better

Brussel Sprouts Are Better

Dinner Roles Are Better

Mac and Cheese Is Better

Gravy Is Better

Corn Bread Is Better

Snickerdoodles Cookies Are Better

Pumpkin Pie Is Better

Apple Pie Is Better

Chocolate Creme Pie Is Better

Pecan Pie Is Better

All The Pies Are Better

I Repeat. IT'S JUST A GIANT BIRD.

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College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

3. Don’t wear your lanyard or ID around your neck, it makes it obvious for everyone to know you’re a freshman.

4. Always bring a charger or headphones wherever you go.

5. Don’t miss out on the free food on campus.

6. You don’t always need to dress up…Trust Me!

7. Get More Involved!

8. Don’t feel pressured to hook-up with anyone.

9. The Freshman 15 is REAL! Don’t brush it off!

10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

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