50 Thanksgiving Debate Topics
Thanksgiving debate questions for the petty arguments every table loves: canned cranberry sauce, marshmallow yams, dish duty and when the winter decor goes up. Play free with friends and let the room rule guilty or not guilty.
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1. Turkey is the most overrated part of the Thanksgiving meal.
The feast2. Canned cranberry sauce with the ridges still on it beats homemade.
The feast3. Gravy belongs on everything on the plate, not just the meat.
The feast4. Mashed potatoes need a few lumps to count as homemade.
The feast5. Dinner rolls are the real star of the meal.
The feast6. Green bean casserole deserves a permanent spot on every Thanksgiving table.
The feast7. Marshmallows have no business on top of sweet potatoes.
The feast8. Thanksgiving dinner should be served at 2 p.m., not in the evening.
The feast9. Mac and cheese counts as a proper Thanksgiving side dish.
The feast10. Pumpkin pie is better than apple pie.
Pie & leftovers11. Pie tastes better the next morning, cold, straight from the fridge.
Pie & leftovers12. Pecan pie is too sweet to be anyone's honest favorite.
Pie & leftovers13. A leftover turkey sandwich is not complete without cranberry sauce.
Pie & leftovers14. Whipped cream from a can beats homemade whipped cream.
Pie & leftovers15. The host gets to keep all the leftovers, no questions asked.
Pie & leftovers16. Guests should bring their own containers if they want leftovers.
Pie & leftovers17. The crust is the best part of any pie.
Pie & leftovers18. Store-bought pie is perfectly fine for Thanksgiving.
Pie & leftovers19. Going around the table to say what you're thankful for should be a required tradition.
Gratitude20. A thank-you text after dinner is just as good as a handwritten note.
Gratitude21. Saying you're thankful for pie still counts as a real answer.
Gratitude22. Gratitude is better written down than said out loud.
Gratitude23. Kids should always be the first to share what they are thankful for.
Gratitude24. Everyone should thank the cook before anyone takes a bite.
Gratitude25. Whoever does the dishes deserves more thanks than whoever cooked.
Gratitude26. The kids' table is more fun than the grown-ups' table.
Family table27. Whoever cooks should never have to wash a single dish.
Family table28. Phones should stay in another room during Thanksgiving dinner.
Family table29. Watching football during dinner is rude.
Family table30. Guests should arrive early to help, not right at dinnertime.
Family table31. The person who carves the turkey gets first pick of the meat.
Family table32. Seating charts make Thanksgiving dinner better.
Family table33. A board game after dinner should be mandatory.
Family table34. Second helpings should wait until everyone has finished their first plate.
Family table35. Fall is the best season of the year, and it's not even close.
Fall & harvest36. Winter decorations should not go up until the day after Thanksgiving.
Fall & harvest37. Pumpkin spice flavor has gone way too far.
Fall & harvest38. Raking leaves is a waste of time; just let them be.
Fall & harvest39. Apple cider is better hot than cold.
Fall & harvest40. November is the most underrated month of the year.
Fall & harvest41. Corn mazes are more stressful than fun.
Fall & harvest42. Hayrides are only fun for kids.
Fall & harvest43. Thanksgiving should move to a Saturday so nobody has to rush.
Silly what-ifs44. Turkey should be replaced with a giant lasagna.
Silly what-ifs45. A potluck Thanksgiving is better than one person cooking everything.
Silly what-ifs46. The day after Thanksgiving should be an official pie day.
Silly what-ifs47. Showing up to Thanksgiving dinner in pajamas should be totally acceptable.
Silly what-ifs48. The wishbone pull should be best two out of three.
Silly what-ifs49. Watching the parade beats watching the football games on Thanksgiving.
Silly what-ifs50. Stuffing and dressing are the same thing, no matter what anyone says.
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