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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

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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Surviving Thanksgiving 101

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

1. Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?

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

3. In what country is Thanksgiving not celebrated?

4. What do you call a stuffed animal?

5. Why did the turkey cross the road?

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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