Oh, because YOU know a better way to slice a turkey?Photo: Michael Cogliantry
Look, the last thing you need from us is a reminder that this holiday season will be “a little different” this year. 2020 did its due diligence when it came to eviscerating a few of the basic tenets of Thanksgiving for a great many of us, like sizable gatherings, risk-free Black Friday preparation, and the always-chill task of navigating the airport on Thanksgiving Eve. But there are still plenty of traditions specific to Turkey/Tofurky/Screw It, We’ll Just Grab A Few Pizzas Day that are alive and well, like eating more than wholly necessary, bourbon-fueled naps, and praying that our hating-ass aunt doesn’t say anything too terrible (over Zoom, of course).
For The A.V. Club, our most treasured tradition—that is, shutting up for two days and pestering our loved ones instead—holds pretty steady. That said, the Newswire desk will be off duty on Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday. We’ll be back bright and early on Saturday with a fresh side of piping hot cultural commentary, so try to save a little room on your plates for that, please and thank you.
Lastly, dear reader, we are ceaselessly grateful for you, your continued support, your sharp insight, and shared love of pop culture. What are your plans this holiday season? Tell us in the comments below (in reasonable detail—we’re grateful for you, but we don’t need to know everything).
