As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us brace ourselves for dinner, hoping to avoid the classic family meltdown. If you’ve ever found yourself in the middle of the chaos at the family feast, you are not alone! From exotic side dishes your aunt thought she could cook to the burnt turkey your grandmother forgot to take out of the oven or your uncle who won’t stop talking about conspiracy theories, anything could happen. At least now we’re adults and don’t have to finish all the soggy vegetables from the casserole no one wants to touch. In this post, we’ll share some funny stories of Thanksgiving family meltdowns as a reminder to laugh amidst the pressure we are all under this time of year.
“My uncle decided to live-stream the entire family argument about politics during dessert. Halfway through his rant, he accidentally went on my cousin’s TikTok account instead of his Facebook. The video went viral, and now our family drama is internet-famous!” You can never be too careful with the boomer family members when an iPhone is in their hands. This year, let’s avoid recording our Thanksgiving family meltdowns and keep Uncle Tom far away from TikTok.
“My cousin brought her Tinder date to Thanksgiving, and halfway through the meal, her ex (who was also invited) walked in. Let’s just say the stuffing wasn’t the only thing getting heated that night. The entire family spent the next hour trying to navigate the most uncomfortable small talk in history.” This account serves as a reminder to our readers to check the guest list before inviting their new match to family dinner.
“We had just sat down to eat when my dad’s old college roommate showed up unannounced. He brought his entire family and a fruitcake! My mom was not amused.” You never know who may show up at your Thanksgiving table, so be prepared! It’s always good to set an extra place for whichever unexpected guest may show up at your door this year.
“At the kids’ table, my cousin decided to reenact a scene from a horror movie with cranberry sauce. Let’s just say it ended with a lot of screaming and one very stained tablecloth.” Kids always add to the unpredictability of any family gathering. This Thanksgiving, our hearts go out to those who are a whopping twenty-something years old and still get stuck at the kids’ table.
“We decided to create a family group chat to plan Thanksgiving dinner. My aunt accidentally sent a meme about how she hates turkey instead of the recipe she meant to share. My grandma replied with a long rant about how turkey is the ‘sacred bird of Thanksgiving,’ and it turned into a full-blown argument about the best way to cook it. By the time we sat down for dinner, half the family was still debating whether to roast or fry.” Avoid the pre-dinner drama and be careful about what you send the family group chat with grandma.
Thanksgiving family meltdowns are part of what makes this holiday memorable. Whether it’s a cooking disaster or an unexpected guest, these moments remind us to embrace the chaos and avoid putting too much pressure on ourselves. As always, never forget to share your gratitude with the host and the chef who’ve worked hard to make the day special. Want to hear more stories? Visit this Buzzfeed article to discover others.
Now that we’ve shared some of our favorite Thanksgiving family meltdowns, we want to hear yours! Share your best story in the comments below.
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