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25 Reasons Turkey Is The WORST Thing On Your Thanksgiving Menu

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Colleen Daly

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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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It Always Has The Most Leftover

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