I know all of my American readers are probably busy doing lunges and power squats getting ready for that much loved once yearly event, Black Friday. But I'd like to take a moment out to discuss Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving was several weeks ago in Canada. It was pretty much the same as always. Set the dining room table, invite over 20 or so family and friends, eat a bunch of food, slip on something suspicious on the kitchen floor, finish the evening off by praying. Praying everyone will leave so you can finally toot.
We had a great time gorging ourselves, misfiring whipped cream and laughing at the misfortunes of ourselves and each other.
As always, the evening was topped off with The Great Gobble Off. I thought today, being the day before American Thanksgiving, was the perfect time to share this year's gobble off with you.
Behold ... The Great Gobble Off 2012.
I encourage you to bring this holiday tradition into your warm embrace and share it with those you love this Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American readers. Eat. Drink. Be Merry. And think of me when the urge to toot overwhelms you.
kippy
Until now, I thought that Rick Mercer was the most humorous Canadian...
Lisa F
Crack. Me. Up!
On this Thanksgiving--I'm thankful for finding your blog and the laugh you give me to start my day!
Michelle
Oh geez. I shouldn't have been drinking coffee while watching. Good stuff!
White
I noticed the younger kids did not participate, but rather looked really embarrassed by those loony(?) big people. Perhaps Barry should now retire, undefeated. Was he not sitting on the right before the start, and switched sides before the countdown? Might there have been some 'compensation' involved?
The losing side should have cried fowl...
Cynna
Yes, another perfect example of why there's a border between our countries. Just kidding--that was an hysterical scene. What a festive celebration!
Brenda J. M
Wow...lucky neighbors!
It looks like you continually create a good time and there aint nothin' wrong with that.
So GOBBLE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT AMERICANS..... it's your turn to shine, err make weird noises.
AmieM
My family would kill me if I posted something like this.
Well done!
Susan
So funny! You guys have fun! I must try that with my brood! I noticed your sister sitting back hoping nobody would notice her! Where was Terry? Hiding too! Hahaha!
marilyn
oh that made my day, barry was hilarious with the pitch thing!...too funny, just love it karen!
Jody
That gobbling scared my dog.
Langela
Awesome! Wait, you resist the urge to toot? Hmmmmm, never thought of that.
cred
Excellent! I love that the whole family participates- this is serious business. They must all be nuts, too.
Kathy W
Oh, we're definitely going to do this. I usually gobble while putting the turkey in the oven....kinda freaks people out.
Moe
That was freaking hilarious.. lol I must remember that for next year. lol Thanks for that.. lol
ev
Thanks Karen! Truly, was just now wondering how your Thanksgiving went. Lo and behold, "The Great Gobble-Off, 2012!
Team two best of the best, especially their leader. Have told my 4 year old granddaughter to make sure she asks Aunt Carol to gobble for her tomorrow--she is as good as your champ! And Uncle Dale can sound like a pig for real, so we'll be "down on the farm"!
Tracey Wilson
Hilarious...made me roar with laughter....great way for me to start this day :)
Pilar
It is so nice to see the fantastic atmosphere in your house (I get a little bit jealous at this point)! This is a good tradition and I think that every country should take thanksgiving as a new tradition because we all have something to be thankful.
Amie Mason
Oh man that's funny. Laughed so hard!
missnicoleo
And I would like to be adopted by your family!
Kirsten
My favourite bit is you pointing out that your mother has a bottle of wine and not a glass. Sounds like mine!
Susan
Lol!