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This year, like every year, there are so many things to be thankful for — family, friends, loaded stomachs, and, of course, painfully funny Thanksgiving fails people have shared online that make you immensely grateful aren’t yours. Because let’s face it, as much as this holiday is supposed to be a time of gratitude and enjoyment, it can swiftly turn into a wild cooking show where at least six things are bound to go terribly wrong.

Whether we like it or not, the pressure to whip up Michelin-worthy meals is high. But there’s no amount of preparation, education, or meditation that can ensure the feast goes off without a hitch. From doomed turkeys to scorched casseroles and completely sabotaged ovens, many households across the country recently found out just how quickly things can go south.

So in honor of Turkey Day, we at Bored Panda have compiled some of the most unfortunate, embarrassing, and downright tragic fails from this Thanksgiving people have shared online to get some sympathy. And let me tell you, after seeing this list, you'll definitely want to say thanks that your own celebration was, in fact, not that bad. So continue scrolling and upvote the most painfully funny mishaps. Then don’t miss the chat we had about planning elaborate dinners with food blogger and journalist Ellen Manning, and let us know how your Thanksgiving went in the comments!

#1

Y’all Gon Be Battling Food Poisoning Up To New Years

Y’all Gon Be Battling Food Poisoning Up To New Years

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Ivo H
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's basic food safety. Poultry = fridge or trouble.

Max
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And don't bury it in the snowbank. It's cold, yes, but I've heard of Thanksgiving being ruined by larcenous racoons.

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Lori w
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fridge drawers usually come out. I take out the empty drawers and put them in the closet to fit the turkey in. And stuffing a turkey is an extra step that can prevent it from cooking all the way. I always do stuffing separately on the stove.

Cinnamon
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hadn’t thought of taking drawers out. Good idea.

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R Dennis
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have had too many bad experiences. As a retired food safety consultant, I rarely eat OPF.

Telepathetic
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A friend put his in oven on "preheat" to thaw. Stank up the whole house and he Still wanted to use it

Phil Green
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should not stuff a turkey. The stuffing absorbs the uncooked blood and frequently this part of the roasting process does not reach a suitable temperature to kill bacteria. Leaving it in the oven over night to absorb even more blood just allows bacteria to multiply as the ambient temperature is an ideal breeding ground.

Gary
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a chef of over 20 years I would not be concerned by this provided the bird was cooked to the right temperature for a sufficient amount of time. Infact because the bird will be at room temp it will cook through better and more quickly. Obviously this then comes down to trust but if someone can't cook turkey then they wont cook it well straight from the fridge either.

Liz Orreo trex ago go
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Toxins produced by happily growing bacteria do not get destroyed by cooking. Toxins cause intestinal bleeding, kidney failure, liver damage, paralysis, death. As a chef, which is about a 15 year qualification, you should know what you just said goes against all food handling laws, and very dangerous.

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Lululoohoo
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I need to know the follow up here

Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This might take a few comments to do, but here it goes. Update from OP's Twitter: 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 I am on the phone with her. She saw the TikTok I made about this and she is VERY UNHAPPY. More later... Next tweet: 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 THE UPDATE!!! My MOTHER (@petits4 on Twitter) saw my tweet BEFORE my cousin saw the TikTok. So my mother had called her and convinced her to get the turkey into the fridge. It still wouldn't fit, so she turned the oven on and cooked the turkey last night. BUT... *Quick pause from this update: I said on Twitter because I didn't want anyone to get confused with the @ followed by OP's mom name on Twitter. Back to the update* Third tweet: She's still mad at me. Because I sang the "you can't eat at everybody's house" song on my TikTok. She said I made her sound incompetent. I don't think she'll be speaking to me for a while. But the baby and the cancer patient at her table today won't get sick from that turkey.

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Alan Gale
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Overnight, not good, but if it is cooked properly, including getting it up to the correct temperature, it shouldn't be a problem.

Alan Gale
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poultry is a damn filthy product, treat it as such.

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The Veil of Fire
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grew up thawing by turkeys via countertop method. It can be done safely without harm of getting sick. Yet its always safer to thaw it in the fig.

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    #2

    My Lonely Thanksgiving Dinner At Work. At Least I Got Turkey And Potatoes…

    My Lonely Thanksgiving Dinner At Work. At Least I Got Turkey And Potatoes…

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    RavenTheCat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I respect your positivity and sorry to hear you had to work ^^"

    Doggo
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang, you got two spam bots on your comment... Downvote and report people!

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    Fazbear Sundell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanksgiving is about being thankful, not just the feast. You got that. So sorry you had to work but you have a great attitude!

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I see something like this, I wish I could march up and give them a bottle of alcohol-free beer and a turkey sandwich with stuffing and cranberry sauce and a slice of cheesecake. You may be at work, but I don't see why you can't have something a bit better. To be honest, if you're working on Thanksgiving then surely the boss can give thanks by laying on a lunchtime buffet for the staff

    Id row
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that energy drink actually trying to say it's good for you?

    mrsmir
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanted to post a photo of my thanksgiving-work-dinner but I can’t for the life of me figure out how to lol I’m grateful to work in a hospital call center where my department gets to eat for free and they did offer a traditional turkey dinner. I don’t like all that stuff so I just had egg rolls and soup lol The holidays stress me out horribly so I actually don’t mind working them lol

    April Stephens
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, sad. Hopefully they can have a do-over another day when they're off work.

    Marleinah Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, lol, this makes me want to give you a hug!

    R Dennis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Utz are good though... I had leftover nachos by myself. And they weren't that good.

    ADHD raptor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lucky duck, all i got was a cold pancake i made for myself cuz i couldent see my famliy cuz my brother had the flu >:[

    hi people
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how the can says "Mental boost" on it

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    #3

    Cats Decided My Pumpkin Pies Were Too Blasé

    Cats Decided My Pumpkin Pies Were Too Blasé

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    karl briggs
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After the cat finished lending a helping paw, it sits back and quietly says to itself "Purrrrfect".

    lisa m
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put whipped cream on top, no one will ever know

    Xenon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was just gonna say whipped cream covers a multitude of sins.

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    R Dennis
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat kept trying to get into a pizza we were opening on the table and I kept putting her on the floor. Cat paws on the table is gross and yes she had food. When I opened the box, she jumped up fast and sat right in the middle of the pie licking her paws. She was the only who tasted the pizza that night. I hoped the pepperoni oil stung! (R.I.P. Lucy-furr Meow-meow)

    KittaXOmega
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a void named Lucy-fur, prince of meowness. He has been banned from pizza night for a similar reason 😆 Condolences for the lost cat, and the ruined pizza

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    Bunzilla
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you've got kitty cats, cover your pies. Especially your pumpkin pies, since they seem to like the smell of them.

    Brittany Howard
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pumpkin is a good source of fiber for cats and some like the taste.

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    TheElderNom
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could be worse, they could have been "decorated".

    David
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it looks like "walked through" instead of "mistook for a litter box"

    LizzieBoredom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your cats decided they were Pawsé.

    Norah Reilly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Effin' cats - you gotta respect their sass!

    April Stephens
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Blasé: adjective, unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before. Example: "She was becoming quite blasé about the dangers." "The cat was blasé about her boring cat toy." An inanimate pie cannot feel blasé.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the OP meant bland or boring. English may not be their first language

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    LapCat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was a little too late to assist kneading the dough. A+ for effort.

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    For some, the idea of getting the whole family together during Thanksgiving brings incredible joy. For others, the seemingly bottomless to-do list coupled with coping with relatives carries an onslaught of anxiety. So yeah, Thanksgiving is kind of a weird holiday. With so many responsibilities, tasks, family reunions, elaborate dinners, first-time introductions, and many other tiny little details that demand your attention at once, it’s easy to feel worried. And as we can see from the examples in this list, not everyone can handle the pressure.

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    Surprisingly, a 2022 TODAY survey found that the most stressful part of the holiday is the mess and all of the cleaning that follows. However, cooking ranked as the number two stress point for poll participants. It’s easy to see why, as stuffing yourself and your loved ones up until the point you cannot move anymore definitely requires a ton of effort.

    While 21% of Thanksgiving merrymakers said that nothing about the holiday was stressful, others mentioned that additional anxiety-inducing situations include political conversations, kids' behavior, travel, and the expectations of relatives.

    #4

    My Oven Decided Thanksgiving Had Gone Too Smoothly. So It Spontaneously Did This While We Ate

    My Oven Decided Thanksgiving Had Gone Too Smoothly. So It Spontaneously Did This While We Ate

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    karl briggs
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least was AFTER you'd cooked.

    BlackestDawn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it looks to be only the outer one as well, so wouldn't have been that bad even if they were still cooking.

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    David
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ordered tempered glass, got temperamental glass

    oktopus
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very kind of it to sweep all the class into a nice neat pile.

    Kryogen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've got a turkey on the run !

    DJR
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine how mad you'd be if it waited until the black Friday sales were over to do this!

    Ginger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it waited until every ting was out of the oven to explode

    Bob La Capra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice that the glass landed in a neat little pile. 😁

    Natalie Kelsey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks just like my oven and is making me nervous

    meerkatz007
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It had SEEN things that night ...

    April Stephens
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It worked hard and then it was DONE!

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    #5

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving

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    JoJo Anisko
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Make sure the turkey is thoroughly done." "Check."

    Barong
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bonus points if it’s raw on the inside

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    Fazbear Sundell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turkey look like it's wearing a black leather suit 🤣

    JoJo Anisko
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get it a little motorcycle and it's set to go.

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    RavenTheCat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That Turkey is either really burnt or really kinky

    LoneTomato
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The poor turkey looks like it's wearing latex fetish gear

    Ivo H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the super expensive breed of chicken which is completely black including bones and meat? Because it surely does look like one.

    Brooklyn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is an Ayam Cemani, and they aren't really all that expensive, or even that rare... They are rare, just not super super rare. Since I raise chickens, I thought about getting one, but they don't lay blur eggs, they lay brown, and I desperstely need some hens that lay blue eggs, so I did not purchase one in the end... But the meat in the picture looks like turkey to me🤷‍♀️

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    Raine Soo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This gives a whole new meaning the culinary term "blackened".

    Joshua Moore
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If this turkey tastes half as good as it looks, I think we're all in for a very big treat" - Clark W. Griswold, Jr.

    Jennifer Whittington
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Came here for the Clark Griswold comment. Was not disappointed

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    #6

    Friends Ordered A Precooked Turkey From A Local Restaurant

    Friends Ordered A Precooked Turkey From A Local Restaurant

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    Ivo H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello salmonella, my old friend.

    Seanette Blaylock
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's definitely PRE-being cooked all right.

    timhood
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sam and Ella are two guests that shouldn't be invited.

    Barong
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Oh so you were supposed to defrost it first? Oh well too late now. I’m sure they won’t notice.”

    Ginger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice pink color you got there.....been to the ER yet?

    Jo Smith
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well at least its moist 🤷‍♀️

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    Moreover, the high expectations from friends and family about dinner can make everything even more overwhelming. Interestingly, a survey conducted by OnePoll found that when it comes to cooking, preparing, and serving the Thanksgiving Day meal, the average American says six things don’t go exactly as planned.

    The meal that’s most likely to go wrong? You guessed it — turkey, the centerpiece of the celebration. It is the hardest part about hosting the feast for more than half (56%) of the respondents surveyed.

    #7

    My Wife's Cousin's Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffed With A Loose Handful Of Plain Celery

    My Wife's Cousin's Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffed With A Loose Handful Of Plain Celery

    She has high-functioning autism and is discovering her love of cooking. She has her own unique sense of aesthetics. If you guys like this one I have several more that are great.

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    Biofish23
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a little bland, and definitely odd looking, but not actually bad. Most experts tell you not to fill your turkey with "stuffing" but loosely adding some aromatics is ok.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have used a lemon and some garlic, but yes

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    heather7d@yahoo.com
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually a “thing.” I don’t stuff my turkey- I cook the stuffing separately- and put a couple stalks of celery and an onion in the cavity of the turkey to add flavor. 🙂

    Hey!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually put two onions cut in quarters, dipped in salt. We don't eat stuffing anyways.

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    David Martin
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, just so that I'm clear...since this is a list of "People Having a Worse Thanksgiving Than You"...is OP shaming their wife's autistic cousin for how she stuffed the turkey? Because that's how this reads to me, and I'm really not okay with that

    Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what I'm wondering. I was also thinking that OP's cousin was getting shamed by other family members, but that's just my guess. Nonetheless, I think OP's cousin did great!

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    SageHare37
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that this person is exploring their love of cooking, but as for many people learning to cook *please* get them an instant read thermometer. They are affordable and the internet can provide the "done" temperature of basically everything. Food safety first.

    Cyd Charisse
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cooked in Turkey = stuffing. Cooked next to Turkey = dressing

    Panda-riffic
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was a matter of geography. I am in Arizona, and no one says dressing, either in or out of the bird.

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    Lara M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We stuffed our turkey with onions, apples, and celery - yum. The stuffing was cooked separately.

    Hysteria
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is het cooking related to her neuro level? Why can't it just be "she is discovering cooking only now" without patronising her using her condition?...

    Hysteria
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Neurological type, not a level. Sorry, autocorrect

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    ViFi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hey dude, i love me some celery and cranberry suace on my turkey! cut me a slice!

    Huntshroom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the term high functioning autism is incorrect isn’t it high masking

    Squee She
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was previously called Asperger's, but the latest ICD11 has replaced it as high-functioning Autism or ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). A lot of us ASD don't like the term "high-functioning" because like everyone, we have good and bad days. Safest bet is to just say ASD and avoid the inevitable arguments that will ensue, because 2 autistics = 3 opinions 😅

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    pug nose curly tail
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I came to the comment section! I was thinking, is it done???

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    #8

    Anddd Just Like That Thanksgiving Is Cancelled… Hand Foot Mouth Disease

    Anddd Just Like That Thanksgiving Is Cancelled… Hand Foot Mouth Disease

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    Maxi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had this once... It's terrible

    Na Schi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Caught this too... though in my mid-teens (obviously it's supposed to be a toddler's/children's disease). Up today I have no idea were I caught it besides from using public transportation (a standard in my country). But it indeed was more than unpleasant 😬

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    Andie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never had it, but my husband did. It was so bad, I almost called an ambulance. Fever got to 104 and wouldn't come down and he was almost delirious. I couldn't carry him to the car, but he didn't want me to call for help. The spots are horribly painful and he could barely walk for a week afterwards. Wouldn't wish this on anyone.

    Molly Block
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had this too. Landed me in the ER with a fever of 104. It came on so fast. At lunch time I felt like I was starting to get sick with something. By the time my husband got home, at 4pm, I was delirious and had that high fever. He had to call 911.

    Morgan Carpenter
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I caught this from a treadmill at the gym - always wipe down the equipment before use, folks! And after, of course. Anyway, I can confirm that this sucks. Especially if the sores are inside your mouth/throat instead of outside.

    Tisha Breaux
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How are you sure that's where you caught it?

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    Jj321
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 3 kids had this a few weeks ago and now they are losing their nails. Nasty stuff.

    Luna W.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow...how do you catch this..??

    Biofish23
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a really common childhood infection. It circulates daycares and preschools all the time, and then they bring it home and give it to their parents.

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    cwa92464
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What have you been doing with the animals??

    Debby Keir
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not related to the cattle disease 'foot and mouth' . It's a viral illness (where have we heard that before) and doesn't respond to antibiotics. Coxsackievirus.

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    TheElderNom
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard of this before, but it looks like chicken pox, and if it's anything like it I pity you.

    Biofish23
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Less itchy, more painful, especially the ones in the mouth and throat.

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    Steve Robert
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only thought that happens when a crazy uncle says something embarrassing at the table!

    Ash
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol that's foot IN mouth disease!!

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    #9

    This Is What I Always Look Forward Too For Thanksgiving

    This Is What I Always Look Forward Too For Thanksgiving

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    RavenTheCat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yo cranberry sauce is the bomb I'd be the brave soul to cut me some

    CWebby
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will only eat can shaped cranberries.

    Private Caller
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not understanding what's the problem

    Just a ray of f'ing sunshine
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to make homemade cranberry sauce and was told by my sister she preferred the can shaped kind. 🤷‍♀️

    Via Hawk
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah man, I had that yesterday. Jellied cranberry sauce is the bomb.

    Hey!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the jelly much better than the big pieces; it doesn't spread the same way.

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    kitteh floof lover
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    try it instead of mayo, or mixed with mayo on your next turkey sandwich, yum!

    Kenny Kulbiski
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It takes a lot of skill to get the sauce out in that classic shape. Presentation counts.

    Lee Banks
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom has the perfect recipe: two bags cranberry, rinds of three oranges, on cup of sugar. Pulse in food processor. I will still eat this stuff side by side.

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    So how can we avoid unfortunate blunders during the holiday? And how can we ensure we have a great, stress-free time while hosting a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner? To gain more insight on the topic from an expert, we reached out to food lover, writer, and journalist Ellen Manning. Being the author of the acclaimed Eat With Ellen blog, she was more than happy to share her thoughts on the matter.

    #10

    He Had To Prepare A Thanksgiving Gift

    He Had To Prepare A Thanksgiving Gift

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    Ivo H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not that bad. Doggo is happy, car is one carwash visit from the perfect state.

    Luna W.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even after a quick hose-down... Happy doggie is more important :)

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    Michelle E Parker
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwe he worked so hard to do that for you lol

    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a Belgian Malinois, but indeed beautiful :) (I've owned both breeds)

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    Mya Lugar
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to be ignored on Thanksgiving!!

    Scott W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going out on a limb here but i don't think chuckles liked the ride to grandmas.

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a jerk 😊. My one boy would so do this; he identifies as a gopher and has dug many holes in my yard

    Fraxinus excelsior
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously he wanted a car the same colour as him.

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    #11

    Ordered Chinese Food For My Family For Thanksgiving, To Be Untraditional

    Ordered Chinese Food For My Family For Thanksgiving, To Be Untraditional

    I showed up when they told me to, and they were closed. I'm sure I'll get the money back... but now I'm driving around town. I've gotta figure out something for thanksgiving dinner... And literally nothing is open.

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    bottomless.abyss.of.bordem
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For future use, we just found out Golden Corral is open on Turkey Day and has all the fixins and more! This was the first Thanksgiving without my grandfather, and I just couldn't find the motivation. Nothing was mind blowing, but nothing was bad. And no clean up!

    Brightly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my first everything this year without my grandfather. It has definitely been hard. I am so sorry for your loss but glad you found a way to still enjoy the holiday and have a break from the cleanup!

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A Chinese restaurant closed on Thanksgiving? What planet were you visiting?

    JMC5003
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was customer 6925- maybe they ran out of food?

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    Tim
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Popcorn, candy, and pretzels.

    EP
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had this happen too. I ordered door dash. I paid and then 15 mins later they issued a refund and said the store is closed. Then why did it let me place an order. Now I was looking for what’s open. Again!

    Bored Birgit
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The petrol station is your friend.

    liam newton-harding
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    3 years ago

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    Dizavid
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "May the chef unveil their masterpiece: ramen a la whatever the hell else was in the cupboard."

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    #12

    Fil Thought Temp Gauge Was A Timer

    Fil Thought Temp Gauge Was A Timer

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    foofoofloofy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For a second, I thought it was wearing a sweater...

    Ginger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is wearing one of those newfangled burn looking ones...

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    Doug Urses
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every time a siren is heard on Thanksgiving we nod and agree - Another turkey fryer garage fire.

    Sans Serif
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup - nodded a couple of times yesterday!

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    NakNakNak
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a turkey? I thought it was a Doberman puppy diving into a hole in the ground smh

    Molly Block
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least the cooked it outside so they didn't burn down the house!

    Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like a newborn monkey in a leather jacket making Italian hand gestures.

    JoJo Anisko
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn't be allowed to use a turkey fryer without reading the manual.

    Eline
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did this thing tried to escape and hide in the grass?

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read your equipment’s manual before even thinking of using it. Had they done that, and maybe done a trial run in the weeks before Thanksgiving, deep frying a whole chicken or something, they would’ve had a better chance of not f*****g it all up.

    Id row
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone actually have success with deep frying a turkey? It's either burnt or starts a massive fire.

    Sans Serif
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IF, you use common sense and caution, a deep fried turkey can be one of the finest versions you've ever tasted!

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    WonderWoman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fil isn't smart enough to be around things that can go boom!

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    When asked why big feasts are notorious for not going as planned, she told Bored Panda, "If you think about it, it’s very rare that most of us cook for a big group so we basically never practice then try to pull it out of the bag on big occasions."

    "Cooking for large numbers takes practice — it’s daunting, timings might be different, and things might need approaching in a different way. If the last time you did it was a year ago, the chances are it’s going to be a challenge, hence it often goes wrong," Ellen added.

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    #13

    I Picked Up Some Last Minute Thanksgiving Items On Lunch Break And Left Them Tied Up In A Bag In The Break Room Fridge. This Is How I Found My Pie

    I Picked Up Some Last Minute Thanksgiving Items On Lunch Break And Left Them Tied Up In A Bag In The Break Room Fridge. This Is How I Found My Pie

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    Andrea Pereira
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would go to security and see if there's camera footage. Also make a complaint with HR. Who does this thing!!? Psychos!!!

    Fraxinus excelsior
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe that poor bugger who had a turkey stick a can of pop and some crisps at work.

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    Xenon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Few things I hate more than a thief.

    Freya the Wanderer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially food thieves! I have suffered their depredations. If there is a Hell, I hope it has a special place for unrepentant food thieves.

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    Kat Min
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who wants to work with this kind of selfish, thieving savages with no self.control? That is just depressing.

    MarcyParlomerNerdGirlsRock
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would personally track down the culprit’s fingerprints and beat them up. Leave it to me.

    Kioh81
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Break room bandits strike again. Ought to be some serious penalties for people that steal from the break room fridges

    Spittnimage
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why I never used break room fridge. Others see it as free food.

    Emie N.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though it was tied up inside of a bag....

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    Dani Fogel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get why people do that. If you're not a witness to the cutting of the cake, nor given a slice - don't touch!

    Lululoohoo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you have company slack channel- I would be blasting it all over it calling them out on their thievery. How rude!

    JoJoB
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it is pecan pie. Self-control does have its limits. Just wait until someone asks why you didn't get any ice cream!

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does anybody think that food in a fridge is free for call. Especially ifvitvis in a plastic bag. That person is a douche bag.

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    #14

    Happy Thanksgiving Y’all

    Happy Thanksgiving Y’all

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    Michelle E Parker
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That stinks looks like it was perfect too

    April Pickett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course, it was perfect. It was the best pie that had ever been made in that house. Murphy's Law.

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    Squee She
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone remember Friends, when Rachel/Chandler/Joey ate cheesecake off the apartment floor? Yep. Totally down there with a fork. edit: ate, not at

    roz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand when this stuff happens why people stop to take a picture and share it online. Maybe it's just me, but I just pick up my mess and move on with my life.

    BOTW PANDA
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Grandpa has pies he freezes before Thanksgiving... Yesterday at a dinner party, he brought a pie he had frozen since MAY 13, 1983!!!!!!!!

    ERIN W.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OH WELL! C'EST LA VIE! QUE SERA SERA! 🥴🦃

    Christine Ashe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son was carrying a pie to the table when he was younger, and it fell upside down, but also on top of a floor register.

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it was the pie snd not the turkey.

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    #15

    This Salad A Family Member Brought For Thanksgiving

    This Salad A Family Member Brought For Thanksgiving

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    Biofish23
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Banana and lettuce drenched in mayo? They REALLY don't want to be invited back next year do they.

    Emie N.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was some kind of ranch dressing.

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    Max
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, something that slithered out of the 1960s.

    NakNakNak
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw, man, you don't bring a salad pre-dressed! Rookie mistake smh

    Annabell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like something I would have made when I was pregnant.

    LapCat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Caesar salad with *squints* bananas?

    Ginger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wat a horrid concoction!!!

    KJasper
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *In Nancy Kerrigan of voice* WHYYYYYY????

    Moose0690
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminded me of Rachel's trifle from Friends Thanksgiving episode. https://youtu.be/ky3KiiUK_D0

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    Some of the most common reasons things go wildly wrong when cooking and preparing food are bad timing and not starting early enough. "Prep is important at the best of times but when it’s large volumes for lots of people, it’s even more so," the food blogger warned.

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    #16

    My Brother Made The Most Upsetting Pie I’ve Ever Had In My Life

    My Brother Made The Most Upsetting Pie I’ve Ever Had In My Life

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    Seanette Blaylock
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHAT kind of pie was that intended to be?

    tw 72
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe clear lemon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUmdcd_8Vwc

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    Id row
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the SNL skit when they were making fun of Crystal Pepsi and made a spoof product called crystal gravy. Now we have crystal pie.

    Fraxinus excelsior
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like it should be in a museum with the title . EARLY ETRUSCAN POTTERY.

    Brocken Blue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly… I’m intrigued 🤔

    Aaricia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Supposed to be a clear lemon or peach pie?

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SO many things went wrong here.

    Hobistapioka
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pie had its own mental breakdown

    shawn mckinney
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first thought: Millennium Falcon pie

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    #17

    Thanksgiving, A Tragic Story

    Thanksgiving, A Tragic Story

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    Ivo H
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's bad, but at least your house is still standing and not on fire, which is nice.

    Id row
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does that even happen? How do you forget you have a ham in the oven?

    cwa92464
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do these people think setting the oven to 500 will just help cut down on time? ugh

    BluEyedSeoulite
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister thought exactly that when she made some brownies as a teen. Tbf, she was high AF at the time too. We've never let her live it down

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    Dizavid
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That pineapple ring makes it look like you roasted a Minion.

    Seanette Blaylock
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Timers, people!!! Especially when you're juggling multiple dishes.

    Fraxinus excelsior
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This and the cremains of the turkey are twinsies.

    Molly Block
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see some pink in there. I'd still eat it.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet its only the pineapple that's burnt because of the sugars in it. The meat is probably fine. Speaking as someone who came home to find a completely boiled dry ham on the stove. Yes there was an adult in the house. Yes there was a smell of burning. Yes I will just slice off the burnt bottom

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    JoJoB
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Blackened food is very trendy!

    Cold Eagle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the middle should be salvageable given its only the top / edges. I guess it depends if it still needs cooking 🙂

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    #18

    Deliciously S***ty Thanksgiving Cake

    Deliciously S***ty Thanksgiving Cake

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    Kay Woodpecker
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That better be chocolate mousse.

    Bob La Capra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It puts the turd in turducken

    David
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Manager: I need you to decorate some cakes for Thanksgiving. Minwage: Yes sir. What kind of decoration? Manager: Well, I had this clever idea. Make it look like Mr. Hanky fell off a roof top but just as he was about to hit the sidewalk his fall was broken by an overripe tomato carrying a jug of orange juice. Minwage: I'm on it sir!

    The Other Guest
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this, my friends, is why you never ever ever use a smooth piping tip with chocolate frosting.

    Marleinah Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OmgG it looks authentic!!!! 🤮🤢💩

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mr Hankey is not the Thanksgiving poo but couldn't wait for Christmas

    Lisa Owen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mr. Hanky's long lost brother Mr. Janky Jive Turkey .

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    So what can you do to ease the stress and avoid screw-ups in the kitchen? Well, according to Ellen, it’s quite simple: "Plan plan plan."

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    "Work out what you need, what order you’re doing things in, and do as much ahead of time as you can. Literally working backward from when you plan to serve and writing yourself out a step-by-step timeline, down to the minute maybe, will make you feel in control and ensure things don’t get forgotten or left or cooked for too long," Ellen concluded.

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    #19

    Day Before Thanksgiving And My Oven Element Burned And Snapped In Half. Yay

    Day Before Thanksgiving And My Oven Element Burned And Snapped In Half. Yay

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    Mad Dragon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had that happen the year I invited my parents and in-laws to our house for Thanksgiving. My mom moved the entire event to her house and my dad installed a new element the day after Thanksgiving. It’s now a favorite memory of “The time I hosted Thanksgiving...in Mom’s kitchen.”

    EP
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too. I had the element break right before a holiday. It’s funny how I felt like I was the only one. apparently not… by a long shot

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    Rebekah
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had this happen last year. Quick run to Home Depot, and YouTube video and presto, fixed it myself. I was quite proud.

    Sans Serif
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A clean break like that can often (temporarily) be fixed with a small vise-grips to 'close' the circuit.

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    JPotts
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had one explode while I was opening the oven door. I jumped back and pulled the door off.

    Mary Hiers
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe ovens feel so neglected and unappreciated the rest of the year that they get passive-aggressive at Thanksgiving, as a way to seek attention.

    Glen Ellyn
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Years ago, my oven slipped into a coma ON Thanksgiving. The turkey never got done, even though it was in there for more than eight hours. Guess what I did on Black Friday? Yep, bought a new oven.

    Brandy Hurd
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That also happened to me one year literally broke in the middle of cooking

    Silre
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That happened to us a couple years ago.

    Ginger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So did you buy a lottery ticket?

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    #20

    Moms Turkey Exploded, Christmas Vacation Style

    Moms Turkey Exploded, Christmas Vacation Style

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    L.V
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    May not look great, but it looks tasty!

    Zoecat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Save the neck for me Clark!

    Kioh81
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha just tell them you spatcocked it (it's not a dirty word BP! It's an actual cooking term for a specific style of cooking poultry!!) doing it this way actual gives juicy turkey/poultry and everything is cooked evenly! Not the typical presentation though but it is delicious!

    Hey!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good question. I'd like to know too. Never seen this before.

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    Ruth Hempsey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More celery I see. Is that a thing? Never heard of it up north. 🍁

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    #21

    My Mom Is Staying With Us This Week For Thanksgiving

    My Mom Is Staying With Us This Week For Thanksgiving

    She wanted to make tea but instead of asking for help with the electric kettle she microwaved my chargeable self heating mug and caught it on fire.

    teajoeytristian Report

    The Goo King
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What kind of monster uses a microwave to make tea in the first place?

    Brocken Blue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😳 That exact cup is my most treasured possession I use daily (I don’t even wear my wedding ring every day lol)

    JoJoB
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those things are expensive!

    PupperPanda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Asking for help with the electric kettle" is one of the most American things I've ever heard.

    lauralett50
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess what you're getting for Christmas!!

    Ru Bee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In confused who doesn't have an electric kettle? My grandad had one in the 60s. How have people been boiling water for the last 60 years?

    KarenArt
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it looks like a regular mug, not her fault. S**t happens.

    Ginger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a lovely idea....nuke the electric kettle

    Madster
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, I don't understand the "help with electric kettle" part

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    #22

    Someone New Recipe For Thanksgiving?

    Someone New Recipe For Thanksgiving?

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    Jason
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love pickles and I love pumpkin pie but why would you do this

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    Bob La Capra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is illegal in 27 states and Guam

    Squee She
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Petition to make it illegal everywhere else, please?

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    Rick Funk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please forgive them Load for they know not what they have done.

    Ela
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Load? I'm sure there is a great joke in there somewhere.

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    Id row
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone being intentionally gross.

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should be banned from cooking. Forever.

    J-Stryker666
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why the f**k would someone THINK this would be either a good idea or good tasting dish?

    Neuropotathy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is e x a c t l y the same as putting pineapple on pizza. Sweet with salt. And the world is OK with it. So why shaming this fantastic pickle dessert?

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    Manny_Flawz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do I read these right after lunch ??!!

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    #23

    Someone From My Snapchat At Thanksgiving

    Someone From My Snapchat At Thanksgiving

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    KJ
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am suddenly vegetarian!

    MarcyParlomerNerdGirlsRock
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am always vegetarian from the time in school when I picked out a few dead flies from my meat. Since then, 8 years and still traumatized.

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    NakNakNak
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ignoring the spaghettio's, why is the turkey shrugging? 🤷🏼‍♀️

    Spocks's Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Macaroni and diarrhea stuffed turkey?

    Pixie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm afraid it's afterbirth!! 🤮 🤢

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    Id row
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is that gelatinous tentacle looking thing on the left bottom corner???

    Kise Miarse
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe that is a human hand wearing a vinyl glove.

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    MommaBear
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just disrespectful to the bird. It gave its life in vein and was decorated by noodles.

    Panda-riffic
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Food is so expensive nowadays, why would you do this?

    Dizavid
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The turkey appears to be shrugging, almost as if saying, "Yeah I don't f*****g know why they're not locked up either."

    to old to care
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    stuffed with what...... chili, cheese, and macaroni ... why

    Squee She
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that stuffed with goulash?!? That's goulash!!

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    #24

    Turkey Crafted From Spam, Merry Thanksgiving

    Turkey Crafted From Spam, Merry Thanksgiving

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    Na Schi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing better than crafting skills!

    Dizavid
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This feels more like Krafting skills...

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    Missmegs
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the fact it isn't on a plate bothers me most.

    NakNakNak
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking at this image has raised my blood sodium levels at least five percent.

    Norman Woelk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MASH one episode made a Spam Lamb!

    Ashbug
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not with a ten-foot fork

    monkeydog
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sitting directly on the table...

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    #25

    A Perfect Addition To Thanksgiving Dinner

    A Perfect Addition To Thanksgiving Dinner

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    MongoMarcia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's caramelized. Nothing a lot of whipped cream can help.

    Mya Lugar
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New rage...blackened pumpkin pie.

    David
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your BIL is a dermatologist and tries to insert his melanoma awareness campaign into the holiday festivities.

    Jacob Pancake
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This might be one of the most intelligent jokes that I have heard/seen in a very long time. Kudos to you!

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    pp horrendous
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the "GORDON RAMSAY WHO?" is driving me f*****g insane

    ReginaC
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A close relative of Blackened Turkey

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    #26

    I'm Such An Amazing Chef Man

    I'm Such An Amazing Chef Man

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    nkn.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What are you talking about ?! you killed toothless 😭

    QibliOfTheSandWings
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    I'm.Just.A.Girl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It keeps staring at me! It knows my secrets

    Jacob Pancake
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I feel like an a$s now. I basically made a longer version of this joke before I saw this reply. Sorry.

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    Kristi Savage Cook
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG. My CAT is named Toothless!! She's so named because she looks just like the dragon when she pulls her ears back a little...

    BluEyedSeoulite
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read that toothless was based off of cats. Coming full circle now

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    Jamie DeCocker
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I couldn't eat something that was watching me!

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .....not the username....

    ERIN W.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'M SORRY BUT WHAT IN THE GOOD LORD'S NAME IS THAT?! 😧

    Lane Bass
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That has got to be the WORST looking turkey I've ever seen.

    Jacob Pancake
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take my upvote. But you owe me a new glass of chai, since a good portion of it just went out my nose and into my cup.

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    #27

    Thanksgiving Turkey Was Rubbed With Brown Sugar And Seasonings Before Being Deep Fried. Got Carmelized

    Thanksgiving Turkey Was Rubbed With Brown Sugar And Seasonings Before Being Deep Fried. Got Carmelized

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    Andrea Pereira
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Caramelized" is such a not enough word for this...

    Cheryl Hayes-Bent
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Caramelised and cremated are not the same word.

    Id row
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You spelled incinerated wrong.

    crazy_stupid
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the bird committed turkeyside

    Susan Green
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you’re deep frying a turkey, inject it, but don’t put anything on the outside of the turkey.

    Viper Dogfish
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His last will was to be cremated...

    BOTW PANDA
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's reaching up to no help what will come.

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like Carbonized than Caramelized..

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    #28

    Facebook Found Deviled Eggs. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Facebook Found Deviled Eggs. Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. I’d say the Devil had a hand in these abominations.

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    NakNakNak
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You MONSTER......quchehdhd I looked back at it after adding the comment and. They didn't even CUT THE EGGS IN HALF oh my god the yolks....

    Jacob Pancake
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I keep thinking is that my grandmother would be crying if she was ever exposed to those eggs, including just the picture. That woman makes bomb deviled eggs. Those "deviled eggs" just need to be hit by a bomb.

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    Tyler
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    are those regular eggs with mayo and mustard?

    Sans Serif
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they appeared to have boiled them...

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    parmadillo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are the devil’s eggs all right.

    Robert T
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the aftermath of an episode of Dr. Pimplepopper!

    The Other Guest
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Completely aside from the horror of not actually slicing the eggs and blending the ingredients, that is far too much mustard and why is there no sweet relish in there?

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like eggs...deviled or otherwise, but even I know that these aren't what deviled eggs are supposed to look like.

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    #29

    X90j I Orders For Thanksgiving. UPS Was Not Kind

    X90j I Orders For Thanksgiving. UPS Was Not Kind

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    Will Cable
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    UPS should be renames OOPS

    Ivo H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    UPS should get their s**t together. In Czechia, I *never* EVER get damaged package in my life, no matter which company did the delivery (and I make multiple orders every month)

    Aaricia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here too, if they pulled that s**t here in the Netherlands, they would go bankrupt.

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    K W
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ups is awesome where I live. Fed Ex is usually the one who delivers packages that were obviously thrown into the truck by elephants and then sat on by 40 circus clowns. I've had fully metal furniture delivered completely bent and unusable.

    ViFi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's illegal i think

    Snorma Ray
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my area the postal service is the worst of all. I had one of them drive right past my house instead of delivering my package and I got a text saying my package was being taken to the post office instead "at my request" and had to go chase them down to get my package.

    Bleau
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You must have my UPS driver he hates his job and just chuck's my packages

    Hey!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least you got the product. UPS never delivers to my house, always the wrong house. I'm trying to get them to use longitude/latitude so they know where my house is. Not working.

    Deep One
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    UPS = United Pulverizing Service

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    #30

    My Mom’s Thanksgiving Turkey

    My Mom’s Thanksgiving Turkey

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    Dash Junior
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did a horrifying alien burst out of it on the dining table?

    Kelsey Rivera
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what happened to my mom's turkey she just de boned it and shredded it... we didn't care we r Portuguese and food is food 😋 😂😂😂

    JoJo Anisko
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well on its way to soup. Do not pass Go, do not collect $200.

    Ashbug
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did you invade his privacy and photo him in the bath?

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    #31

    I Guess We Don't Have Thanksgiving Dessert

    I Guess We Don't Have Thanksgiving Dessert

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    karl briggs
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't the topping simply be spread out over the base and then baked??

    Heather Menard
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's supposed to be frozen. So it was thawed and then frozen again at some point.

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    OnAFreakingRollercoaster
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fold the crust over and eat it like a sammich 🤤

    juni
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's quitters talk.

    JuniorCJ82
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please be careful when opening overhead bins, as objects may have shifted in flight.

    IcyPenguinToes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For a second, I thought someone had returned a half eaten pie that this poor person then bought lol. Somehow the defrosting situation is way less gross.

    David
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Some settling of contents may occur during shipping"

    Marleinah Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you have a good half a dessert...

    Heather Talma
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, THIS time you can blame Marie Callender's.

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    #32

    Just Got Home From Thanksgiving Dinner At Mom’s

    Just Got Home From Thanksgiving Dinner At Mom’s

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    Tim
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would never have a roomba and a pet. Never.

    madbakes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It keeps up on hair. I'd hate to not have one with pets.

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    Shane S
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had this happen with cat vomit. The roomba is overrated. Mine has a permanent home in the closet.

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