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The Funniest Black Friday Memes

Emerald Catron — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:15:06 +0000

For those of us who would rather spend time with our TVs watching 'Star Wars' than rioting over discounted athletic socks, we present these Black Friday memes to make you feel like you've made the right choice.

Watch Thanksgiving According to Larry David

Emerald Catron — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:35:56 +0000

We may not have hundreds of millions of dollars, but that doesn’t mean that our Thanksgivings aren’t just like the ones Larry David used to have with his family. Here’s an adorable cartoon from the grump behind ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ that pretty much sums up what it’s like to have Thanksgiving dinner with [...]

Alice's Restaurant – A LOON Thanksgiving Tradition [VIDEO]

103.7 The Loon Staff — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:14:22 +0000

We keep this one in the archives all year long (so it's been fermented to perfection), and break it out one day out of the year: Thanksgiving. If you're lucky enough to get on the road around Noon, you'll hear it on the air. But we know many of you are cooking or just plain carousing with your family. So here it is in video form.

Stuff It! Crazy (Interesting?) Ideas for Turkey Stuffing

Sloan — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:54:25 +0000

My brother-in-law Richard is a pretty good cook (and still single at 50+ btw). Except when it comes to Thanksgiving, where he has acquired the moniker ‘The Experimental Chef’. Here are some ideas that were inspired by my Thanksgiving experiences. THE ORIGINAL WHITE CASTLE SLIDER Yes, it’s true. There IS a God… and it’s obvious [...]

The 10 Funniest Thanksgiving 'SNL' Skits

Mike Sampson — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:53:32 +0000

Thanksgiving is almost here and while Thanksgiving doesn’t have the carols or claymation specials of Christmas but that doesn’t mean that Turkey Day is without its traditions. There’s turkey and wine and football and bickering with your family and the classic ‘SNL’ sketches. We’ve compiled the best Thanksgiving skits ‘SNL’ has aired over the years [...]

10 Bizarre Thanksgiving Foods: Vegan Turkey, Gravy Soda and More

Carl Pettit — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:41:16 +0000

Thanksgiving is a time for the family to come together, tell stories, then sit down and feast on some tasty, belly-expanding deliciousness. Turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie are all Thanksgiving staples, but if you want to really spice things up a bit this year, we have some ideas. Bizarre presentation, unusual flavor and [...]

Let's Talk Turkey About Thanksgiving [INFOGRAPHIC]

Sloan — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:44:07 +0000

Let's talk turkey about Thanksgiving... This awesome infographic from ViralHeat.com tabulates all the mentions of Thanksgiving fare from Twitter and Facebook.

10 Thanksgiving Songs You Probably Haven't Heard

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:23:24 +0000

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's time to get into full-on turkey mode. After all, it's never too early to loosen up the ol' belt buckle to ready ourselves for Thursday's feasting. While we're getting totally hyped about eating tons of stuffing and gravy and pumpkin pie, we still feel like the holiday prep could use a little extra oomph, and that's where Turkey Day music comes in.

The Funniest Memes for Thanksgiving 2012

Emerald Catron — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:02:04 +0000

It's that time again. Thanksgiving -- you eat until you're sick, post endless "artsy" photos of your sweet potato gratin on Facebook and drink as much as you can so you can deal with your Uncle Rick. Before descending into pure turkey madness, purvey these memes, and perhaps the memory of them will get you through the annual lecture on what "those politicians up on Capitol Hill" are really "up to."

How Many Calories Are in Your Thanksgiving Dinner?

Mike Adams — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:32:32 +0000

We heard the average gluttonous American will consume some 4,500 calories this Thanksgiving Day, according to the Calorie Control Council. However, that statistic may be a bit exaggerated—unless your idea of a holiday feast is about 16 slices of pepperoni pizza with large soda chaser, that is.

When Turkeys Attack — 10 Terrifying Gobblers [VIDEOS]

Brendan McGinley — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:54:01 +0000

Let's face it: turkeys have it pretty rough. They let us feed and breed them, blissfully unaware of the inevitable culmination of our kindness: DELICIOUS MURDER. (Even worse? They can't fly away.) So is it any wonder that they occasionally turn on us? Maybe they’re just bitter because they start off so cute and end [...]

5 Songs to Help Drown Out Your Family This Thanksgiving

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:07:58 +0000

Thanksgiving is a time to spend with loved ones and give thanks that you've only got to spend three or fours hours in their company.

Don't misunderstand us, we love our kin and the time we get to spend but it just seems like the holidays bump internal insanity meter inside our parents and siblings up a couple hundred notches. Luckily, there

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About the American Pilgrims

Carl Pettit — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 08:12:10 +0000

This week, families will come together from all across the nation for Thanksgiving. They will stuff themselves full of turkey, side dishes and desserts. Some will laugh and joke with relatives, while others renew old feuds and bicker with their cousins and siblings. No matter how your particular Thanksgiving winds up, you can thank the American Pilgrims for starting this long-standing custom.

10 People You'll Encounter on Thanksgiving

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:31:10 +0000

There’s no denying Thanksgiving is a holiday that proves just how awesome Americans are. Think about it– it’s an entire day dedicated to stuffing ourselves with fantastic food, spending time with family and friends and watching football. But what really makes Thanksgiving the ultimate American holiday is people you’ll encounter on Turkey Day. For some [...]