Thanksgiving Today

American Voices

November 26, 2009 | ISSUE 45•48

While the rest of the world goes about its business, the United States will celebrate its traditional day of thanks today. What do you think?

Stupid Thanksgiving. I wish I could go to work.

Jason Woods
Locksmith
That reminds me: I have to put my ashtray/gravy boat in the dishwasher.

Bill Foad
Unemployed
Thanksgiving is my least favorite holiday next to National Give Your Mom a Candle Day. Wait, that's not a real holiday? I knew it, Mom!

Liz Munro
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