Tell Me About Your Family's Most Infamous Thanksgiving Incident

Julia Corrigan
·1-min read

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, folks, and while seeing family for a big cozy dinner can be glorious, the memes about the less-than-savory side of Thanksgiving exist for a reason.

Family gathered around table, smiling, as an older woman serves a roasted turkey. A couple and children seated, enjoying a festive meal in a cozy dining room
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I know every family has at least one Thanksgiving Drama Debacle, so, I want to know: what happened at your family's infamous Thanksgiving Incident?

Maybe, in your childish wisdom, you pulled a hilarious prank that went terribly wrong. Maybe Uncle Stewart got a now-infamous case of diarrhea. Or maybe someone lightly bumped a toddler with their car! I need to hear about it.

A person with long hair looks surprised with their mouth open, wearing a collared top indoors
A person with long hair looks surprised with their mouth open, wearing a collared top indoors
A surprised woman with long hair, wearing a turtleneck sweater, looking to the side with an open mouth expression
A surprised woman with long hair, wearing a turtleneck sweater, looking to the side with an open mouth expression

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Perhaps there was a legendarily horrific fight that your family still speaks about in hushed tones. Maybe Mom tried to open a bottle of red wine that exploded all over the living room. Or maybe Aunt Kathy "accidentally" let slip that Cousin Jeff had relapsed. Tell me what happened.

People sharing a meal at a table, passing a dish of food
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Did your sister break her arm trying to get the turkey out of the oven? Did your dad set the house on fire? Did your cousin's husband get arrested in the middle of dinner? I want to know!

Person being frisked by police next to a patrol car at night. Hands are on the person's back in a controlled manner
Person being frisked by police next to a patrol car at night. Hands are on the person's back in a controlled manner
Person wearing a plaid coat and tie, looking towards the camera. Neutral expression. Indoor setting
Person wearing a plaid coat and tie, looking towards the camera. Neutral expression. Indoor setting

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Whatever happened, be it hilarious, sobering, or something in between, please tell me about your best (or is it worst?) Thanksgiving incidents down in the comments below. Or, if you want to share but prefer to stay anonymous, you can check out this anonymous Google form! Who knows — your answer might be included in an upcoming BuzzFeed article.

Kitchen engulfed in flames, with fire spreading on countertop and cabinets, no people visible. Emergency situation depicted
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