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Just in Case You Didn't Get Enough, Here's the Ultimate Thanksgiving Mashup [VIDEO]

Adam West — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:30:51 +0000

Turkey, turkey and more Turkey. Stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie. It’s all part of the tradition. Add family members we only see once in a while, and you have a recipe for movie mayhem! Warning-some NSFW language.

Take a Heaping Helping of TheFW's Best of Thanksgiving

Emerald Catron — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:30:35 +0000

The magical day has finally arrived -- Thanksgiving. Don't worry if you're not the football type. We've put together all of our best Thanksgiving content right here in one concentrated area, because your fingers are probably too tired from eating to type very muh. We care about you. We really do. Happy Turkey Day, everyone!

Watch Thanksgiving According to Larry David

Emerald Catron — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:35:56 +0000

We may not have hundreds of millions of dollars, but that doesn’t mean that our Thanksgivings aren’t just like the ones Larry David used to have with his family. Here’s an adorable cartoon from the grump behind ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ that pretty much sums up what it’s like to have Thanksgiving dinner with [...]

The 10 Funniest Thanksgiving 'SNL' Skits

Mike Sampson — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:30:32 +0000

Thanksgiving is almost here and while Thanksgiving doesn’t have the carols or claymation specials of Christmas but that doesn’t mean that Turkey Day is without its traditions. There’s turkey and wine and football and bickering with your family and the classic ‘SNL’ sketches. We’ve compiled the best Thanksgiving skits ‘SNL’ has aired over the years [...]

The Funniest Memes for Thanksgiving 2012

Emerald Catron — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:02:04 +0000

It's that time again. Thanksgiving -- you eat until you're sick, post endless "artsy" photos of your sweet potato gratin on Facebook and drink as much as you can so you can deal with your Uncle Rick. Before descending into pure turkey madness, purvey these memes, and perhaps the memory of them will get you through the annual lecture on what "those politicians up on Capitol Hill" are really "up to."

Facebook Helps President Obama Pardon Two Turkeys

Emerald Catron — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:01:33 +0000

After a neck and neck online competition, President Obama today granted pardon to two turkeys, Cobbler and Gobbler. Cobbler, who likes eating cranberries and listening to Carly Simon, narrowly beat out Gobbler, the corn-eating turkey who loves bluegrass. (The voting took place via Facebook poll.) President Obama named Gobbler as Cobbler’s “alternate.” The pair will [...]

5 Songs to Help Drown Out Your Family This Thanksgiving

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:07:58 +0000

Thanksgiving is a time to spend with loved ones and give thanks that you've only got to spend three or fours hours in their company.

Don't misunderstand us, we love our kin and the time we get to spend but it just seems like the holidays bump internal insanity meter inside our parents and siblings up a couple hundred notches. Luckily, there

Is Thanksgiving Football the Greatest Holiday Tradition? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:16:03 +0000

On Thanksgiving you can count on two things: overeating, and watching a ton of football. When it comes to holiday tradition, nothing goes hand in hand like Thanksgiving and football. It’s America’s sport, on one of America’s favorite days. The tradition of games is fantastic. This year, perennial turkey-day participant the Dallas Cowboys take on [...]

Expect a Busy Weekend for Texas Holiday Travelers

Adam West — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:00:08 +0000

If you’re heading out on the highway this Thanksgiving weekend, you can expect a lot of company, as over 3 million Texans are expected to on the road. AAA Texas says this year, travel is expected to surpass last years numbers by 1.6 percent. Group spokeswoman Rhonda Wilson said the higher number of travelers is [...]

How Long is 'Too Long' to Stay With Your Family Over the Holidays? [POLL]

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:52:32 +0000

Millions of people will travel over the next few days, and that can only mean one thing: A lot of families awkwardly staying together under one roof. So how long is too long to stay with your family over the holidays?

In a new survey, the m

Americans Are Still Traveling This Thanksgiving, Just Not Very Far

Mike Adams — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:10:50 +0000

Holiday travel will bring increased traffic to the American highways this Thanksgiving weekend. However, with many families still simply trying to operate day-to-day on shoestring budgets, people are expected to plan shorter trips to carve their turkeys this year as a means to save money on fuel and other expenses. According to the annual AAA [...]

What Will Thanksgiving Dinner Cost This Year? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:07:50 +0000

The price of Thanksgiving is going up this year, but not as much as you might think. According to the latest statistics from the American Farm Bureau Federation, the majority of households can expect to spend about 30 cents more this year to cover the cost of serving up Thanksgiving dinner—just under $50 to feed [...]

Thanksgiving Turkeys Will Be Cheaper Than Expected This Year — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:58:03 +0000

The price of turkey is going to be cheaper than expected this year, largely because many retailers were able to lock in the cost of the birds before the summer’s drought sent feed prices way, way up. Now retailers plan to offer customers the lowest possible prices on Thanksgiving turkeys in hopes of driving them [...]

William Shatner Touts Turkey Frying Safety [VIDEO]

Adam West — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:10:18 +0000

How about a deep fried turkey for Thanksgiving? Every year, you hear the horror stories of turkey fryer mishaps, and the usual safety messages. This year, State Farm Insurance put together a public service announcement to preach turkey frying safety. And, who better to star in that message than the king of over-the-top acting? William Shatner, naturally!

Don't Wanna Cook For Thanksgiving? Ok…But Where Can You Eat?

Harley Myles — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:51:33 +0000

I know in bigger cities, there's a multitude of dining establishments to choose from, lots of which are open on Thanksgiving day. But what about here in Victoria?

Our research department (i.e., some bums we found in the woods behind the station), spent the better part of a day contacting local eateries to find out who's open and who's not. So we've put together a list to help you better make plans to spend Turkey Day out on the town! Here's our Top Five.