While Thanksgiving was considered one of the "calmer" American holidays, there were plenty of funny things going on.
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"Why would competitive eating be considered a sport?" asked one uplifted Animalian as a group of frat boys began the latest "challenge".
"I don't know," answered the human sitting next to her. "Maybe it was a 'macho' thing at a bar and it took off from there." At that, one of the challengers fell down due to the tryptophan in the turkey.
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"I read that the reason for people falling asleep after Thanksgiving dinner was due to a substance in turkey called tryptophan." said one guy, trying to impress a female Animalian. His friend wasn't too impressed and got behind him. What happened next was a bit of a mystery, but the first guy made an "ERK!!!" sound and passed out.
"That's what happens when a flash of insight hits the wrong place." said his friend as an explanation.
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There was also a place where those who ate too much were laid down to rest (not dead, don't worry) after eating. Some of the cases for this were rather funny, like this one:
"I bet my older brother a quarter I could out eat him this year." said one younger kid to Abby as said brother was carried over to the 'cooler'. "I ate my usual two servings and called it quits, while my brother ate 17 platefuls before he even bothered to check the score."
"So you lost?" asked Abby, not really getting it.
"Yeah, I did." said the kid, smiling slightly, "But who says entertainment doesn't need to come with a price?"
"Look, bro!" yelled one guy, "If you're going to pass out, at least close your eyes!"
"I am emused." said Elly, who really wanted to have seen that.
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"With Thanksgiving week over," said the tour guide to Venus, Medusa and Medea, and several other newer members during a tour of Animalia, "We begin preparations for the depths of winter, especially The Great Snow War, and Christmas in Animalia. Be sure to check your Events in Animalia book for information on what goes on during that time."
"*disgusted noise*" said Venus, always hating the cold.
"We hear you." said Medea, Medusa focusing more out the window, due to being nearest to the window seat.