Thanksgiving is all about family/friends, food, and sharing laughs around the table—and no one gets that quite like the co-founders of Snarky Wonderful, so we sat down to answer a few fun questions about all things Thanksgiving. From creating quirky new traditions to avoiding awkward dinner table conversations (or, at least, making them more entertaining), this Q&A is packed with wit and warmth. Join us as us as we share our Thanksgiving favorites, least favorites, and unexpected laughs, Snarky Wonderful-style, so lets get into it....
Q: If you could invent a new Thanksgiving tradition, what would it be?
A (Amy): I think everyone should have to wear a handmade shirt or element to their wardrobe to the big festivities on Thanksgiving Day. Maybe it’s a drumstick hat – let’s see your best Thanksgiving themed outfit DIYs!
Q: Which Thanksgiving dish is the most overrated?
A (Jenn): Sweet Potato ‘Pie’ can go ‘bye’. Sweet potatoes are sweet enough – step away from the marshmallows.
A (Amy): Stuffing. It often tastes/smells similar potpourri due to the spices.
Q: If you could invite any historical figure to Thanksgiving dinner, who would it be and why?
A (Jenn): I’m bringing two people (sorry not sorry). The first is Julia Childs because she would help cook and I think I could learn a lot from an expert in French cooking AND a former spy!!! Also, she seems like she was liberal with the wine so she’s probably a fun hang. The second is Ruth Bader Ginsberg because I enjoy talking to intelligent, well-read women who can shut down any awkward political discussion that might come up.
A (Amy): Amelia Earhart. I studied her in my graphic design classes, and I respect her achievements. Such a brave woman and I would love to hear stories of her adventures!
Q: What’s the funniest Thanksgiving memory you have?
A (Amy): My friend Nicol and I did Thanksgiving one year together in college at a house she was housesitting at. We made a turkey and didn’t realize the oven was partially broken so we had to flip it halfway through. It was a mess!
A (Jenn): This is more embarrassing than funny but I can laugh about it now. I was once invited to Amy’s parent’s house for Thanksgiving. After dinner we cleaned up and I was bringing the wine glasses from the dining room into the kitchen and I caught my toes on the top of a wooden baby gate gate in the doorway while I was trying to step over it (yes I have big ol' feet, but those gates are the devil?). Instead of dropping the wine glasses and smashing them on the floor, and fell straight onto my knees, on a hard surface (might have been ceramic?). It was one of the most painful things I’ve ever done – and embarrassing!
Q: If Thanksgiving had a mascot, other than the turkey, what would it be?
A (Jenn): In my mind MASHED POTATOES are the star of Thanksgiving. I imagine these mashed potatoes mascot to be a nod to the ‘marshmallow state puff’ – but made from mashed potatoes, and instead of the sailor hat/collar he has on the pilgrim hat/collar. Maybe random peas stuck to him?
A (Amy): The prairie dog. That feels very Americana ha-ha.
Q: What's most likely to make you fall asleep after Thanksgiving dinner?
A (Jenn): Besides being exhausted from cooking and entertaining- If someone puts a football game on, I am done. Some of the best naps I’ve ever taken were during football games.
A (Amy): The gentle, predictable rhythm of Al Roker’s voice hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
Q: What’s the best way to avoid talking to someone at the Thanksgiving table when they bring up an awkward topic?
A (Amy): Ask a Will Farrell/Harry Caray style question out of the blue to interrupt the convo – “if the moon were made of cheese -would you eat it?”
A (Jenn): See above comments about RBG 😊
Q: Do you have a favorite movie to watch Thanksgiving weekend?
A (Amy): I like to prep for the holidays with a little Die Hard
A (Jenn): I used to say the grinch, but my daughter has seen to it that I’m watching that year-round these days. I need to find a new favorite - so help me out - comment below on yours!
Q: What’s your stance on gravy?
A (Jenn): It’s a must for Thanksgiving mashed potatoes but let’s not go nuts; I’m not the all-over-everything type (cheese is a story for another time).
A (Amy): All the gravy on the tatoes and turkey but dam it off so it doesn’t touch anything else.
Q: When it comes to Thanksgiving fashion, you’re most likely to wear…
A (Amy): Thanksgiving fashion consists of comfortable pants, a few shirts, and a wearable blanket shawl that can be removed when you get hot. I recommend comfortable layers that can be stripped as the day progresses!
A (Jenn): A T-shirt and festive cardigan or sweatshirt, with jeans is my go-to. With two small children I don’t have much time for wardrobe changes and I’m going to be in front of a hot oven so I need the t-shirt, but the festive sweater/sweatshirt must be handy so I can throw it on when company shows up.
🦃 Well, stick a fork in us - because we are done 🦃
We hope you enjoyed our thoughts on our fantasy Thanksgiving, complete with famous guests, new mascots, and guilty pleasures, but, NO SWEET POTATO PIE. Thanksgiving reminds us that the best moments often come from the quirks and imperfections of holiday gatherings. Whether you’re DIYing a turkey-themed outfit, dreaming of mashed potato mascots, or simply planning a perfectly timed nap, there’s no wrong way to enjoy the day. Thanksgiving is all about celebrating in your own unique style—and embracing the laughs along the way. Here’s to a Thanksgiving filled with good food, great company, and a touch of snarky wonderfulness!
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