Thanksgiving 2019 – the big day is almost here…at least for those of us who are on #TeamThanksgiving it’s the big day. What a year it’s been.
We certainly have plenty to be thankful for and hope you do as well. But, everyone always says the same thing – they’re thankful for friends, family, food, their job, etc. etc.. I don’t think that’s reflecting deep enough. I think people need to go above and beyond when reflecting upon the year that was.
So, this is one of my favorite annual pieces, and with it being one of the only posts I’ve written for five years in a row now, it has a special place in my heart, too. It’s a big girthy one though (that’s what she said), so I’ll quit blubbering before I start crying and just let y’all read the article you came here for.
THINGS YOU DON’T REALIZE YOU SHOULD BE THANKFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING 2019
The ‘woman vs. cat’ memes – High quality entertainment, folks. Oh, what? You don’t know what those are? Well, you’re just going to have to Google it…or follow this Twitter account. The last time we posted a meme, someone tried to sue us for it, so I’m not opening that door again.
#GinFriday – I say it every year I feel like, but if you aren’t partaking in #GinFriday, or #WhateverYouWantToDrinkFriday, you are missing out on a very important aspect of living in this modern world. You HAVE to take some time to reflect, decompress, and maybe I dare say even celebrate a little bit. Friday nights are my time for that, so that’s what #GinFriday was born out of and what it really means. Cheers!
Disney+ – It’s finally here and we’re all able to relive our childhoods because of it. Personally, I’ve been watching nothing but Marvel movies and the old Marvel cartoons (specifically that baller ass X-Men cartoon). But, I’ll have to admit it, I do enjoy The Mandalorian. I don’t even like Star Wars. I’ve gone on record multiple times actually stating that Star Wars sucks and it sucks so bad that I’m pissed I ever even liked it to begin with. That said, The Mandalorian is good. The Mandalorian fucks. Baby Yoda, you kiddin’ me?! I will say that I’m a tad disappointed that National Treasure is not available, but that problem will be resolved in April of 2020 thank heavens.
Steam Boys – Yep. That’s right. I’m talking about the “Chinese comfort food” restaurant. You might know it from Germantown, but they’ve got a second location out in my neck of the woods, Hermitage. Let me tell you, guys – there is nothing quite like that beef shank noodle soup (I prefer it spicy) and a fresh hot pork bao. It’s quickly become one of my top three spots in the Donelson/Hermitage area, and I don’t think I would’ve gotten through this bout of strep throat and bronchitis without ’em. Check ’em out.
Hoodies – holy shit, how would we survive the cooler months without them?
MacGruber (2010) – You know what? I’m going to share my thoughts on the fabled 2010 comedy masterpiece known as MacGruber. It’s probably in my top 5-10 favorite comedies, and I don’t think it gets the credit it deserves for being one of the most underrated comedies of the modern era. It is right up my alley in terms of absurd humor. I am very thankful for this movie that helped pull me out of a really dark time in my life. What? It’s getting deep now. I watched this movie every night for about two weeks straight at one point. Judge me if you will, but I am incredibly grateful for this movie.
Marcus Mariota – Yes, I’m serious. Screw you guys talkin’ all that shit about the guy. He’s still the second best quarterback to ever don the two-tone blue, he helped lift this team out of the mediocrity of the Ken Whisenhunt era (fuck Ken Whisenhunt), won a road playoff game because he was throwing touchdown passes to his damn self. Be thankful for the years we had with the guy. It’s a damn shame it didn’t work out.
From the SoBros
Rooster: “Not having a drug den full of squatters next door.”
Brittany Fernandez: “the ability to get mcdonalds delivered to your house when you are too drunk to drive.”
Cadbury: “Immediate access to fresh food, potable water, and unlimited electricity.”
“The General” John Mosley: “Mayfield milk and Walkabout Wednesday at Outback.”
Smokey: “Living in a country where people are having health issues not from lack of food, but the abundance.”
Worrier: “The fortune to be able to, once a week, sit down with my nerd friends and my favorite deathmatch wrestler, roll some dice, and play someone else for a few hours.”
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And, while we’re at it, check out my list of what every NFL team should be thankful for this Thanksgiving, and my list of the top 10 Thanksgiving side dishes.
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