What could go wrong? 7 things to avoid on Thanksgiving!
#1 Beware of the the Bird
Killer Turkey on the loose!
#2 en garde Turkey with a knife
A fowl revenge!
#3 Overindulging the battle of the bulge!
Fowl play!
#4 Food Poisoning
Just foul!
#5 Foul Play
Mamma I think broke my thigh bone!
#6 The Family factor!
OMG we are supposed to be enjoying ourselves.
#7
The attack of the wild Turkey!
Believe it on not this bird can be more dangerous dead than alive. People around the world that celebrate Thanksgiving traditionally choose the Turkey as the prize of choice. Don’t be tempted to throw a freezing lump of fowl into a vat of boiling oil that is sitting atop an open flame.
“Every year deep-fryer fires are responsible for five deaths, 60 injuries, the destruction of 900 homes, and more than $15-million in property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association.”
Source: FoxNews.com
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Following on from the theme above, the Turkey’s revenge – on Thanksgiving the most common injury is a knife injury.
Based on information collected from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Vox looked at admissions involving Turkey related incidents, 42% of which were knife related.
Who knows maybe it is the mixing of inebriation and sharp utensils?
Source: Vox.com
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Other than the obvious downs sides to overindulging in food and alcohol (maybe other things) is that you could put yourself at risk of missing a few beats.
“can cause a surge in epinephrine or norepinephrine, which triggers atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) in a structurally normal heart. Doctors call it holiday heart……..Overeating can also lead to vomiting or intestinal blockage” eeew!
Source: Livescience.com
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Sometimes that time for preparation is spread a little too thin. Make sure your Turkey is cool! Well literally cold meats and animal products are less likely to go off.
This year (2018) there has been an outbreak of Salmonella form unknown sources.
“Federal health officials have identified no single source of the outbreak of Salmonella Reading, which has sickened at least 164 people in 35 states during the past year. As of Nov. 5, the bacterial strain has led to 63 hospitalizations and, in California, one death“
Source : Philly.com
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Anyone that has ever been to a family get together knows the shenanigans that goes on. Old uncle Jim used to be a star on the field and decided he would show little Barrack a think or two. Well be careful because you could end up icing your wounds or your could end up in plaster or worse!
“Before or after the big meal, families and friends often like to let off steam by playing sports, and football injuries are common this time of year. One of the oddest injuries a man who fell while wearing a helmet made out of a raw turkey…. But the unconventional headgear was actually helpful — The turkey prevented him from serious injury”
Source: Livescience.com
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Well the Family factor is one thing that has tainted my view on Christmas and other family get togethers. My Mum always cooks up a storm and there is no lack of generosity but often the gathering of your closest family members leads to more than just disagreements.
The verbal and physical abuse that can ensue makes you wonder if it is all worth it.
Glady and statistically there is no evidence that domestic violence increases during the holidays but in my experience you don’t have to be physical to come to blows. My advice is to try and hold your tongue and just be happy for all the people around you.
Source : Me!
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Believe it or not folks, Turkeys’ like to accost, provoke, agitate and get it on.
If you have decided to go out into the wild to hunt your Thanksgiving dinner, be sure to keep your distance from the wild Turkey. This macho birds will chase you, peck you and claw you without remorse.
The best wild Turkey on Thanksgiving is the bottled kind.
Keep it real and share the love if you have any problems be sure to give us a call.
Cheers and happy holidays! From Expat Underground!
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