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25 Reasons Turkey Is The WORST Thing On Your Thanksgiving Menu

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

Colleen Daly

Nov 06, 2018

University of Connecticut

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25 Reasons Turkey Is The WORST Thing On Your Thanksgiving Menu

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Never in my 21 years on this earth have I heard anyone claim that the turkey is their favorite thing about Thanksgiving. If it is, you're probably in the 1% of people on earth that think so. Just saying. So why is turkey the worst part of Thanksgiving? Here are 25 reasons.

It Takes Forever To Cook

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

It's A Giant Bird

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The idea alone makes me want to become a vegetarian.

Carving it takes time too

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

It's Just A Giant Piece Of Meat

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

It Always Has The Most Leftover

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

Literally Everything On The Table Is Better

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Everything.

Mashed Potatoes Are Better

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

Stuffing Is Better

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

Sweet Potatoes Are Better

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

Cranberry Sauce Is Better

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And I don't even like cranberry sauce.

Broccoli Cheese Casserole Is Better

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

Green Beans Are Better

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Eat your greens.

Salad Is Better

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Again. EAT. YOUR. GREENS.

Brussel Sprouts Are Better

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Coming from me, that says a lot.

Dinner Roles Are Better

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Bread. Duh.

Mac and Cheese Is Better

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Again, duh.

Gravy Is Better

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

Corn Bread Is Better

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It totally counts as a vegetable.

Snickerdoodles Cookies Are Better

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

Pumpkin Pie Is Better

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The official mascot of thanksgiving dinner.

Apple Pie Is Better

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A personal favorite.

Chocolate Creme Pie Is Better

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Chocolate is always better. Always.

Pecan Pie Is Better

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

All The Pies Are Better

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Facts.

I Repeat. IT'S JUST A GIANT BIRD.

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In case you forgot. *shrugs shoulders*

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

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

It Takes Forever To Cook

It's A Giant Bird

Carving it takes time too

It's Just A Giant Piece Of Meat

It Always Has The Most Leftover

Literally Everything On The Table Is Better

Mashed Potatoes Are Better

Stuffing Is Better

Sweet Potatoes Are Better

Cranberry Sauce Is Better

Broccoli Cheese Casserole Is Better

Green Beans Are Better

Salad Is Better

Brussel Sprouts Are Better

Dinner Roles Are Better

Mac and Cheese Is Better

Gravy Is Better

Corn Bread Is Better

Snickerdoodles Cookies Are Better

Pumpkin Pie Is Better

Apple Pie Is Better

Chocolate Creme Pie Is Better

Pecan Pie Is Better

All The Pies Are Better

I Repeat. IT'S JUST A GIANT BIRD.

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