Please No Politics

Someone brings up politics at the table, instantly raising the tension (and side-eyes).

The Awkward Hug Shuffle

Someone goes in for a hug, while the other offers a handshake. Awkwardness ensues.

Dog Steals a Snack

The family dog makes off with a dinner roll or slice of turkey. Another smooth operation.

The Lost Phone Hunt

Someone’s phone goes missing for a solid 10 minutes. Panic ensues, only for it to turn up under the couch.

Generational Explainers

What the Skibidi? Explaining (or inquiring) meanings of sigma, gyat, rizz, ayo, sus, mewing, etc.

Turkey Timing Panic

A serious scramble over coordinating the timing of completing side dishes with the turkey.

Uncle’s Cringy Joke

Uncle drops a cringy joke. The groans might outlast the laugh.

Recipe Raves

A relative raves about a dish and demands the recipe. Will the cook share or insist it’s “a family secret”?

Grocery Store Walk of Shame

"I thought you were bringing that" is overheard and someone begrudginly heads to the store.

Extra Plate Surprise

Someone shows up with an unexpected guest, good thing there's plenty of food.

You're Doing it Wrong

Unwanted advice or critique on everything from chopping onions to setting the table.

Loud Football Fan

Football fans in the family break into cheers, boos, or a heated play-by-play analysis.

Free Square

Mystery Casserole

A mysterious dish arrives on the table, and no one is quite sure what it is... or who made it.

Oven Timer Mix Up

The timer goes off, but is it for the rolls... or the pie?

Overachiever Plates Up

A relative fills their plate to skyscraper heights and somehow manages to carry it.

“Just a Small Slice” Lie

Someone swears they’ll take just a “small slice” of pie... before returning for seconds.

The Annual Roll Call

Someone can’t remember half the names in the room. Cue the “Now, who’s your mom again?”

Kids’ Table Giggles

The kids’ table erupts in fits of giggles or a food fight. Pure Thanksgiving chaos.

The Overexplainer

The family's know it all educates everyone on the science behind…well, everything.

Group Photo Gone Wrong

In the classic family photo, someone blinks, sneezes, or decides to make a funny face.

Carve it Up

Discussion breaks out over who should carve the turkey. Can we just eat already?

Weather Complaints Begin

At least one person sighs about how it’s “too cold for November” – or “too warm.”

TikTok Takeover Time

Any combination of, "I found the recipe on TikTok", "I learned this cool hack on TikTok", or "Let's all try this new TikTok dance".

Place Setting Battles

Someone is not happy about their spot at the table. Will they succeed at slyly switching spots, or create drama?