I was reading over at wikipedia about Thanksgiving. There was a lot of information there, & I pretty much zoned out. However, I did find out something that I've never noticed before.
The president pardons two turkey "in case the original turkey becomes unavailable for presidential pardoning" on Thanksgiving. That does not sound good. Also how are these turkey's picked? Is there some kind of beauty pageant? Are the words "If in case the winning turkey is unable to fulfill his/her duties as the first pardoned turkey" uttered?
We, the people, get to vote to name the turkeys'. In recent years they've been named:
2003: Stars & Stripes
2004: Biscuit & Graver
2005: Marshmallow & Yam
2006: Flyer & Fryer
This year's running includes:
Wing & Prayer
May & Flower
Gobbler & Rafter
Wish & Bone
Truman & Sixty
Jake & Tom
Was I the only one who didn't know about this weird tradition?
2 comments:
No. You were not. Sadly, it rather defines everything I think is wrongo with the people in this country.
Maybe I need to hug a turkey.
"Wrongo"? Dang. I need to proof read before I hit publish.
I apologize for my lack of consideration.
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