Why do you dread Thanksgiving?

Reedern
Reedern Posts: 525 Member
I heard this topic on the morning show I listen to on the radio and got a good laugh out of some of the responses....

What are the reasons you dread this holiday???
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  • KendleX
    KendleX Posts: 275 Member
    Who the hell dreads mashed potatoes and gravy?
  • beernpizza2
    beernpizza2 Posts: 553 Member
    Who the hell dreads mashed potatoes and gravy?

    Agreed
  • Reedern
    Reedern Posts: 525 Member
    Not I obviously! hahahaha

    I know a lot of people have lots of family drama though, or they hate cooking the big meal, or traveling.
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    I'm glad I love my family and have a healthy relationship with food so I'm not miserable during this holiday.
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    i don't dread it.
  • chmill24
    chmill24 Posts: 12 Member
    Don't dread it at all. Easily my favorite holiday.
  • beernpizza2
    beernpizza2 Posts: 553 Member
    Not I obviously! hahahaha

    I know a lot of people have lots of family drama though, or they hate cooking the big meal, or traveling.

    Family drama is what we like to have for dessert!! It wouldn't be a holiday without it.
  • pawnstarNate
    pawnstarNate Posts: 1,728 Member
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    x2 family dinners on the same day
  • timbrom
    timbrom Posts: 303 Member
    I dread....


    Running out of pie.
  • ren_ascent
    ren_ascent Posts: 432 Member
    Excessive cooking and cleaning for ONE meal. However, that issue has been terminated by an online order. I LOVE it now!
  • sstan03
    sstan03 Posts: 102
    because they started playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving!!!!!!
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    It's a holiday honored with copious amounts of food... I'm a fan.


    Those that dread it should GTFO to CANADA!!!


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  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    Seven kids = no leftovers.
  • I dread the 3 hour drive back home in crappy traffic. After a large meal, I just want to take a nap, not be stressed out.
  • DeltaZero
    DeltaZero Posts: 1,197 Member
    Because of all the people on MFP thrown into full panic mode because..... food.
  • ElliottTN
    ElliottTN Posts: 1,614 Member
    Because my family is completely insane.

    Yeah, yeah, everyone says their family is crazy, I get it. BUT try having a family function where you sit across from your father new girlfriend that is a 22 year old heroin addict (I'm 31 btw) and then you can get on my level.
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
    This is why my husband and I and the kiddo decided that we want to have Thanksgiving just the three of us. Now Christmas I dread because its three plus ours.
  • Reedern
    Reedern Posts: 525 Member
    Because my family is completely insane.

    Yeah, yeah, everyone says their family is crazy, I get it. BUT try having a family function where you sit across from your father new girlfriend that is a 22 year old heroin addict (I'm 31 btw) and then you can get on my level.

    NO BUENO! Good luck with that. I can see why you would not look forward to it.
  • dirty_dirty_eater
    dirty_dirty_eater Posts: 574 Member
    Because my family is completely insane.

    Yeah, yeah, everyone says their family is crazy, I get it. BUT try having a family function where you sit across from your father new girlfriend that is a 22 year old heroin addict (I'm 31 btw) and then you can get on my level.

    Is she hot, I mean, for a heroin addict?

    :devil:
  • mmedjjon
    mmedjjon Posts: 511
    One word.......SODIUM
  • dirty_dirty_eater
    dirty_dirty_eater Posts: 574 Member
    We were starting to dread it a few years ago. Everyone was dying off or divorcing (both, in one case) so it starts not to feel all that festive.
    Then we started taking vacations on Thanksgiving. Several years we stayed at a local resort (Phoenix) at cheap off season rates and just enjoyed the pool and exercise room.
    This year, the RV is packed and we'll be on the beach for Thanksgiving.

    It works for us.
  • cursiny
    cursiny Posts: 907 Member
    This year I am dreading the gluten! Makes me feel horrible and don't want to eat it, but it looks and tastes so good!
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    One word.......SODIUM

    you DREAD sodium?
  • ElliottTN
    ElliottTN Posts: 1,614 Member
    Because my family is completely insane.

    Yeah, yeah, everyone says their family is crazy, I get it. BUT try having a family function where you sit across from your father new girlfriend that is a 22 year old heroin addict (I'm 31 btw) and then you can get on my level.

    Is she hot, I mean, for a heroin addict?

    :devil:

    She looks like a heroin addict....
  • Reedern
    Reedern Posts: 525 Member
    We were starting to dread it a few years ago. Everyone was dying off or divorcing (both, in one case) so it starts not to feel all that festive.
    Then we started taking vacations on Thanksgiving. Several years we stayed at a local resort (Phoenix) at cheap off season rates and just enjoyed the pool and exercise room.
    This year, the RV is packed and we'll be on the beach for Thanksgiving.

    It works for us.

    Sounds awesome!
  • kenzietate
    kenzietate Posts: 399 Member
    The only thing I dread is the turkey! I love the holiday and seeing my family! But being faced with not one but two extremely dry birds is just not appealing in the least! I love the rest of the food though so I can deal! :)
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    The only part I dread is that my nephew's baby-mama is going to be there.
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    Love that people dread the holidays

    "OH NOES, FOOD"

    FFS
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    I'm dreading the hangover on Friday, but Thanksgiving? Bring it on.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I'm dreading the hangover on Friday, but Thanksgiving? Bring it on.

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