Turkey Still Frozen

The turkey is pulled out of the fridge only to realize it's still rock-solid.

Ran Out of Counter Space

Every available surface is covered with food, dishes, and chaos.

Pet Steals Food

The family pet “samples” the food, stealing a roll or sneaking a taste of the turkey.

Smoke Alarm Drama

Something burns, and the smoke alarm blares, adding chaos to the kitchen.

Forks or Knives Run Out

Partway through the meal, you realize there aren’t enough forks or knives.

Mismatched Tupperware Lids

During cleanup, none of the Tupperware lids fit the containers!

Dropped Dish

A dish is accidentally dropped, scattering food all over the floor.

Dropped Wine Glass

A glass of wine gets knocked over, creating a red stain on the tablecloth.

Ran Out of Oven Space

Too many dishes to cook, and not enough room in the oven to handle them.

Turkey Takes Forever

The turkey needs “just a little more time” – for two hours straight.

Overly Salty Dish

Someone goes overboard with the salt shaker, and it’s painfully obvious.

Pumpkin Pie Disaster

The pumpkin pie doesn’t set or ends up burnt, leaving dessert plans in disarray.

Free Square

Cringe Questions

"So, are you ever going to….?", get married, have a baby, get a better job, go to college, move back home.

Forgotten Vegetarian Option

Someone realizes there’s nothing for the vegetarian guest to eat.

Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen

The kitchen is so packed that everyone’s in each other’s way.

Lumpy Gravy

The gravy refuses to smooth out, ending up with mysterious lumps.

Mashed Potatoes Gone Gluey

Over-mixed mashed potatoes turn into a sticky, gluey mess.

Forgotten Side Dish

A lovingly prepared dish is found hours later, still sitting in the fridge.

Family Recipe Gone Wrong

A beloved family recipe gets “improved” – with questionable results.

Burned Rolls

The dinner rolls are forgotten in the oven and come out looking more like charcoal.

Spilled Cranberry Sauce

The cranberry sauce tips over, staining the tablecloth bright red.

Forgot to Defrost the Butter

The butter is rock-hard, making spreading a herculean task.

Wrap Battle

A battle with the plastic wrap ensues as it clings to itself instead of the leftovers. Or if an actual 'Rap' battle breaks out, but that doesn't belong on a fail card.

Last Minute Supply Run

"How did we forget the …" results in the dreaded Thanksgiving day grocery store trip.