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.
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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.
Nikki Kelly
Lol! My brother in laws niece had a very interesting response when she was asked what she was thankful for this year (she's only 3, mind you). After her initial response on "nothing!" She decided that she was thankful for her toots. So, there.
Nikki Kelly @ the ambitious procrastinator
Karen
That's a very smart 3 year old. The odd time I have trouble with my stomach and I CAN'T toot. Ill tell you ... that's a pain like no other. Yup. Very smart 3 year old indeed. ~ karen!
dana gault
Many moons ago, I worked on a corporate film for Cuddy Farms near London, Ontario. I learned to do the best turkey gobble ever, by merely sticking my head in the turkey house and yelling, "Oh, Tooooom!" Just gobble and shake your head from side to side. It's brilliant. Happy belated Canadian Thanksgiving from an American in Phoenix AZ!
karenagain
My favorite is the little girl two down from Betty who has no idea what is going on, how she ended up at this party and how she's getting home.
Susan
Haha! That's her father that is the champion gobbler!!
Denise
My dogs agreed with your assessment of the winning team. They had no response at all to the first team's goggles, but set up, perked there ears, tilted their heads, and looked around for the crazy crying turkies! If that doesn't shout winner, I can't imagine what would ;)
Kathleen
Thanks, I always get the best laugh from your blog! And some days I need a laugh. Can't wait for Christmas posts.
Marion
that was incredible! looks like you all had a lot of fun!!!
Jacqui
That was fantastic. Fantastic.
Debbie
Rather than waiting for everyone to leave to toot. I think there should be a prize for the person who can toot like a turkey, now that is real talent. Thanks for the video, I want your family.......
Call Me Patty
Crazy funny! I'm passing this on to all my American buddies.
Barbie
OK, Barry is now a new celebrity! HE IS GOOD!
What a fun family!
Mary Kay
Hmmm - Did my family come and have dinner at your house??
Nancy Blue Moon
Well Karen..Now we know why you are so talented..It runs in your family..And I thought all the best Canadian comedians were down here now..Thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes..I am also thankful that I found your blog..you make me laugh..that's a good thing to give girl..
Marti
Yep, that answers any doubts I had about why Canada isn't more of a world power. Happy Holidays, Karen!
ruth
A wonderful family tradition!
Elizabeth
Praying everyone will leave so you can finally toot!! You crack me up!!!
Dawna Jones
The talent never ceases to amaze me!
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kate
fun and funny! lmao!!! what a great family tradition and memory. my sister and I scramble to be the first to call and gobble at each other on Thanksgiving morning. -------- our family Thanksgivng 'olympics' is the contest of placing the pie on your head and then spraying whipping cream straight from the can on it!!! The pie is in the pan/plate and right side up, of course, balanced on the head, then, let the spraying begin!! If a lot of people want to compete, just use the slice of pie on a plate instead of the entire pie (the contest began with an entire pie) - not everyone is allowed to do this - and some actually go into training. ------- Happy Thanksgiving to everyone no matter as you celebrate the day
Auntiepatch
OK, you just scared my cat off the desktop! I'll have to keep a copy of this to remove said cat when I want to see the screen! Thanks for the laugh!
Julie
Hilarious!
Although you are suffering from a mighty case of VVS there http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt9zSfinwFA.
Karen
I know. I don't even have to look at the video to know what you're talking about, LOL. ~ karen!
Jennie
Can't stop laughing and wiping tears from my eyes..thanks so much for the holiday chuckles.