29 Hilarious, Dramatic or Bizarre Thanksgiving Incidents

For some people, Thanksgiving is a day to debate turkey’s relevance as a main dish or get absolutely hammered while watching football. But for the truly elite, Thanksgiving sets the scene for a third entertainment option: experiencing a new bout of family trauma. 

Plenty of us are having flashbacks at the thought of getting together with our families later this month, but there is solace in knowing we aren’t alone in the insanity we’re going to experience. Maybe your mom is a little overbearing, but that’s nothing compared to the Redditor’s mother who interrupted dinner to explain why everyone should be drinking their pee. 

Meanwhile, these other Redditors were like, hold my beer (mom’s pee?), and upped the ante with this veritable potluck of crazy Thanksgiving stories — some of which might actually make you grateful for the family you have.