"When you're a kid, Thanksgiving is something Mom or Grandma takes care of, and "dinner parties" in general are things fancy people on TV do. But sooner than you think, you will reach an age where you'll be expected to host meals for other people. And there is never more pressure to get this right than on Thanksgiving. If dinner parties are like group sex, Thanksgiving is like starring in porn. The lights are on, the camera is recording and everyone's good time rests entirely on your boner.

So the day has arrived. The food is bought. You've spent a full work day cleaning up empty beer cans and strategically placing furniture over wine-colored vomit stains. You are ready to eat and thank the shit out of some shit.

Or are you? Because ..."


What with Thanksgiving being tomorrow and all, I thought I'd share a related article with you. I know those of you who aren't hosting or have been hosting for a long time will know most of this already, but for those of use who haven't hosted or are getting ready to host, it's something to keep in mind for future planning.

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!