Thanksgiving is pretty freaking boring. You wake up, watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the 18th year in a row, and then you rush to your Great Step-Aunt Margaret's house for noon. We starving college kids have been looking forward to the food since August, but after you eat, what happens? You watch football, fall into a food coma, and listen to the family tea. In the back of your mind, you just want it to be Christmas. Holidays are a great time to spend with your family, but, let's face it, it's not the most exciting holiday. How do we make any boring family obligation more fun? Make it a drinking game, of course!
When Al Roker says, "In your neck of the woods"
You're up at 9 watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade with your little brother, and you can almost recite the cheesy lines every Today Show host will say. You know that face he makes just before he says the classic line, "Now back to the weather, in your neck of the woods." Drink up.
When A Family Member Complains About The Kitchen Being Too Hot
There's probably six different dishes being warmed up in the oven, so of course the kitchen gets a little toasty. It's inevitable that someone will complain; might as well have some fun with it.
When A Family Member Mentions The Election
You know it's going to happen, so have your flask open and ready under the table. Hell, might as well chug at this point. Whether you agree with your family's opinions or not, literally no one wants to hear it. Someone will always bring up an obviously hoax Facebook article, and you'll have to nod and pretend you agree.
When A Family Member Asks About Your Nonexistent S.O.
It happens at every holiday, and every single person knows the pain. You gird your loins all throughout the holiday season, preparing the perfect joke as to why you've been single all year (or all of your life.) A great joke to cover up the loneliness you feel inside is to say, "Oh, I'm just playing the field. Seeing what's out there, you know." Maybe chug for this one, too.
When Someone Subtly Talks Trash On An Extended Family Member
Every family has there gossip, and the holidays are the perfect time to spill that tea. Did you hear who your second-cousin is dating NOW? I'll drink to that!
The holiday season can be a blessing or a nightmare. We all love our families, but there's always that one gossiping aunt or creepy cousin that kills your cheerful vibes. Challenge your family to this drinking game, and I bet everyone will be merry! Cheers to you and yours.
