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Ads vs. Reality: Thanksgiving Edition: Cracker Barrel Dinner For Six

November 22, 2018 By Jeff 15 Comments

I probably could’ve done a better job with the presentation of the turkey and stuffing. I just left it in the aluminum tray, which doesn’t look too inviting in the photo. But everything was good, and there are tons of leftovers. Next year we’ll pick it up later in the day because we were forced to reheat everything and that wasn’t an exact science. And I still think mac and cheese was a dubious choice, but whatever. Those two small containers in the middle are cranberry sauce (didn’t taste it) and gravy (salty!). The turkey and ham were fantastic, the green beans were smoky and delicious, and everything else was damn good as well. It was a 100% success, as far as I’m concerned. And everybody else seemed to enjoy it, as well.

I’ve just been informed that I will be going to a movie in an hour or so, the “Queen movie” I’m told. Hey, whatever. I just do as I’m told. How long is that thing? Is it one of those three-hour deals? Why are movies so long now? Poor storytelling ability? I’m just not sure. I’ll have an update on that experience, ASAP. Have you seen it? What did you think?

I saw the real Freddie Mercury once, in Charleston, WV. He asked the audience what they thought of his mustache and they booed. He said something like, “Oh yeah, like I’m going to take fashion advice from West Virginia.” Something along those lines. Needless to say, I was howling with laughter. As with many things, I don’t remember the show in great detail, but remember how I felt about it: a rockin’ good time. Are you familiar with that phenomenon? You just recall the emotions surrounding an event, and that’s about it?

I posted a new episode of the world famous podcast today, for patrons. I just re-listened to it, and it’s funny (I think). Check it out if you’re so inclined. Episode 40 already! Crazy. Here’s the summary:

In this one, I give you an update on my new gym membership and our Thanksgiving plans, along with many barely-related jags. Here at the home of the barely-related jag! Thank you guys for the support, and thanks for listening. And happy Thanksgiving!

This is a short one, but I’ve got the meat sweats. And God knows I won’t need any sodium for the next several months. Maybe I’ll attach a flask full of turkey gravy to my leg, for the movie? Not a bad idea!

Have a great holiday, my friends.

I’ll be back on Monday.

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  1. Ognir says

    November 22, 2018 at 4:42 pm

    What tout was that (The Game 1980)?

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  2. Tiff says

    November 22, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    You’re a visionary, who cares what it looks like when it subs in nicely for first-string diva-anxiety-level cookery? OK, care a LITTLE, because if it was all just Vita-mixed up and served in a slightly crushed Styrofoam cup, it might not be as deeply satisfying an experience.

    We meal it up Saturday. Wonder if our massive mixer could just generate some turkeys smoothies for us to save on chewing time?

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  3. AngryWhiteGuy says

    November 22, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    The movie is just over two hours, but it was very good. The live aid performance was perfectly scripted with all the gestures and moves copied perfectly. After the movie, YouTube the live aid performance and you’ll see what I mean.

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    • AngryWhiteGuy says

      November 25, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      Rami Malek should get an Oscar nomination. However, the people who nominate tend to get it wrong every year. Case in point. Why didn’t Porky’s ever win anything?

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  4. Stuart in Oz says

    November 22, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    Awesome movie Jeff. Here in Oz its called Bohemian Rhapsody it is amazing!!!!

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  5. tz says

    November 22, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    Sorry folks. Queen sucked. Definitely not a band that deserved the movie treatment. Just another floating turd in the hot tub.

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    • Nads says

      November 22, 2018 at 10:54 pm

      The same can be said about your comment.

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      • Phil Jett says

        November 23, 2018 at 10:02 am

        I agree with you

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        • Mookie325 says

          November 24, 2018 at 10:43 am

          What they said….

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          • oldSidney says

            November 24, 2018 at 6:39 pm

            What they said again….

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            • surreal killer says

              November 26, 2018 at 3:58 pm

              who let this riff-raff into the room?

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              • surreal killer says

                November 26, 2018 at 3:59 pm

                I suppose Pink Floyd was shite as well to this ‘critic’

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  6. Phil Jett says

    November 23, 2018 at 10:11 am

    Love the ticket price. Saw the movie with the wife and though she wasn’t a Queen fan (or a fan of most 70’s rock) she enjoyed it as much as I did. Malik’s Mercury was an incredible, spot on re-creation. They did take some liberty on the use of songs versus the year they were actually available but you had to be a fan to really notice. Saw Queen a lot over the years, with the early shows (first was the Night at the Opera tour) being my favorites though I saw them all the way through The Game. After that I was traveling the world in a long black tube at 500 feet.

    Your meal actually looked pretty good. We may try it again next year because our meal this year was a six hour non-stop cluster to get it all timed out. Only seven of us but it was still a chore, but everyone seemed to enjoy the wife and my hard work so I have that going for me.

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  7. I'm_Not_Bob says

    November 23, 2018 at 11:38 am

    Great movie. Twisted timeline, but there were funny scenes, “Not the coffee machine”.

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  8. surreal killer says

    November 26, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    My favorite line was “So what is the most sexual part of a car, Roj?”

    Reply

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