Make Thanksgiving Great Again!
Thanksgiving is traditionally a peaceful holiday — a warm gathering of loved ones sharing gratitude and good food. But maybe that’s a little too calm for you. Maybe you’re craving drama, excitement, and an unforgettable family story that will be retold for decades. If so, you’re in luck. Here are the top 5 absolutely best things to bring up at Thanksgiving dinner… you know, if your goal is pure emotional fireworks.
1. Politics
Ah yes, the perfect icebreaker. Nothing bonds a family quite like passionately arguing over issues no one at the table can personally control! If you want the mashed potatoes to cool while Uncle Jerry stands up to reenact a filibuster, politics is the golden ticket. Just casually mention the election and watch the room transform into a live cable news panel. Truly magical.
2. Money and Personal Finances
Everyone loves being asked how much they make or why they’re “still renting.” Thanksgiving is the ideal time to compare bank accounts, criticize someone’s spending, or ask the newlyweds how big their wedding debt is. If you want instant tension with a side of awkward silence, this topic delivers like Amazon Prime.
3. Relationship Status
Nothing makes dinner more enjoyable than interrogating the single cousin about why they’re still alone. Or asking the married couple when they’re having kids — preferably loudly, in front of the whole table. Bonus points if you do it while someone is mid-bite. It’s festive, fun, and guaranteed to make someone cry in the guest bathroom!
4. Family Drama
Let’s face it: Thanksgiving isn’t complete until someone brings up that argument from 2011. If you want sparks, remind your sister about that “thing she said,” or casually mention who Mom really liked better growing up. Drama is the seasoning that truly elevates the holiday. Who needs gravy when you’ve got resentment?
5. Dieting and Food Critiques
Nothing pairs better with a holiday meal than shaming someone’s plate. Say things like, “Going back for thirds?” or “Wow, that’s a lot of pie.” Everyone loves it. For extra flavor, talk about your new diet while hovering over the dessert table. Nothing boosts Thanksgiving morale quite like guilt and judgment.
