5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is for giving thanks, yes. But more importantly for those of us in the over 21 set, it is a chance to get slightly hammered with mom and dad. And uncle. And cousin. And cousin's friend from college with nice abs. And his children. The following are reasons one might want to get drunk with whomever they are with on Turkey Day, good and bad.

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Turkey

I know that is a picture of a live turkey. Just breathe. There was nothing else to choose from (and I like rubbing this in your faces). Upon arrival at the Thanksgiving dinner house/hostel/apartment/hotel room/restaurant, the first thing one usually does is open a nice dark brewski or wine bottle and chill out by the appetizers. Then comes the turkey. And now that you have a good buzz on, it does not matter how much you consume. Yes, drinking will help you health conscious people consume mass quantities of turkey and ALL of its completely necessary accompaniments. Not only that, but while a sober person may consume one or two pieces of pumpkin, berry, apple or (gasp!) pecan pie, a hammered person may consume three to five. And guys, trust me, you will not weigh five pounds more the next day. THAT is physically impossible. Also, think of all the times you have gone to go get fast food while drunk. This is the same sitch, but the food at the end of the drunken tunnel is more gourmet.
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Religion

You know that really religious mother-in-law's sister's cousin? Drinking will make conversations with him/her all the more interesting. All the talk about the pastor's homily can sometimes be a bit draining to even listen to. You probably haven't seen these relatives for a bout a year (or maybe more). I get it. Humor them. Even if you yourself are a bit religious but find yourself wanting to go talk to a cousin you haven't seen since they were born 20 years ago. And if things get awkward you can always make a completely inappropriate joke which you can ultimately blame on being a little tipsy.
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Politics

What is it about this holiday that makes relatives you haven't seen since you were in diapers want to all of a sudden talk to you about Politics? What, because I am over 18 now and went to college means I am all of a sudden a political genius? Puh, I wish! Give me a Beer, then we'll talk about it.
4

80's Karaoke

The only way I would ever do Karaoke. Drunk and with family. As far as they are concerned, they have to love you, so this is completely safe territory for the Karaoke shy. It always comes up on holidays after a good game of charades and REAL egg nog.
5

Monopoly

I don't know about you guys, but during holidays like Thanksgiving, Monopoly is always brought into the living room. This is a game that goes on for DAYS if you want it to. But, when you are drinking on Turkey Day with your family and friends, you will find yourself making up rules that you would have never come up with, and that snotty cousin that meticulously follows the rules will think you are a genius because (surprise surprise) you have managed to get them hammered too.

Comments

comment by anonymous on December 10, 2009 10:40 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

great list

comment by kittypurr33 on December 09, 2009 18:51 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

ewwwww!!! talking about sex with my parents no way!!! that is for me to know and me only;-)

comment by anonymous on December 03, 2009 15:04 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

great list

comment by kristen1985 on December 01, 2009 18:41 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

Every year at the Thanksgiving dinner table my family talks about everything and we argue. But its great because wine bottle after wine bottle keeps getting opened. I never understood why my parents and family could sit at the table for so long and talk about boring stuff. Now i understand. Wine!!!!

comment by anonymous on December 03, 2009 15:04 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

yes

comment by NotoriousRoscoe on November 20, 2009 14:41 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

More good reasons to banish the kids, refuse to cook the stupid bird and go to dinner and a movie with the wife and a couple of good friends. Great write, amigo!

comment by JuanitaJules on November 20, 2009 15:29 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

This 'kid' (too old for the kids table, but still a kid nonetheless) totally agrees. Let's go to dinner & a movie, save all the effort & just enjoy each other's company.

comment by Jhny Five on November 20, 2009 02:41 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

OMgosh no way I just cant wait dude! Gobble Gobble! RT www.ultimate-privacy.br.tc

comment by Smoov on November 20, 2009 01:47 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

The wife gets loaded and passes out. The football games are always teams I loathe. The mother in law is a crap cook and harangues the kids about not eating enough. I could go on for hours.

comment by Lala & May May on November 20, 2009 01:39 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving just gives us 5 more reasons to get wasted !

comment by anonymous on November 20, 2009 01:29 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

can't wait for Thanksgiving.

comment by kpb456 on November 13, 2009 23:39 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

Or how about having an asian grandma that barely speaks English. Drinks at Thanksgiving dinner add humor to trying to understand what she is thankful for.

comment by Joanne on November 12, 2009 21:58 about 5 Reasons That Make It OK to Get Wasted on Thanksgiving

wow, can i spend thanksgiving at your place this year?

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