Gordon Ramsay called deep-fried turkey ‘gross,’ but other chefs have a different opinion
Gordon Ramsay’s Take on Deep-Fried Turkey Deep-frying a turkey has become a popular Thanksgiving custom for many American families, yet celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has openly criticized the practice, calling it “disgusting.” This bold statement surfaced during his 2017 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In the discussion, Colbert shared his Southern preference […]
Delight for turkey critics: 6 traditional alternatives for Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, maybe we should consider the poor turkey. I mean, are there any animals we actually don’t eat? Every year, it seems like there’s a trend to bash the classic Thanksgiving meal. Around 35% of Americans reportedly say that turkey is their least favorite part of the holiday feast, according to a recent survey. […]
Turkey tryptophan myth clarified as true reason for drowsiness exposed
Thanksgiving Sleepiness: It’s Not Just the Turkey After a big Thanksgiving feast, many Americans find themselves feeling a bit drowsy. It’s a familiar scene: gather around a table filled with delicious food, perhaps share some laughs, and then—bam—suddenly you’re fighting off a nap. Traditionally, turkey gets the blame for this post-meal fatigue due to its […]
The Complex Background of the Turkey Pardon
President Trump Pardons Two Turkeys at the White House On Wednesday, President Donald Trump addressed a crowd while standing next to two turkeys. The birds, named Gobble and Waddle, received pardons after Americans participated in an online vote to determine which turkey would be honored this year. The turkey pardon has become a cherished tradition […]
Pope Leo XIV travels to Turkey and Lebanon for the Nicaea anniversary celebration.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Meets with Pope Leo XIV Illinois Democratic Governor Jay Robert “JB” Pritzker had a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, who also hails from Lincoln, at the Vatican this week. Pope Leo XIV is making his first international visit to deliver a message that carries both symbolism and geopolitical importance. He arrived […]
Thanksgiving Is Declining, One Dinner Without Turkey At A Time
Thanksgiving and Turkey: A Tradition Worth Keeping Turkeys can be rather imposing creatures. With their sharp, beady eyes, they’re known to peck at humans and, unfortunately, many end up overcooked and tasteless once they come out of the oven. But that doesn’t mean it’s okay to swap out turkey for ribeye on Thanksgiving—or, well, strip […]
Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt gather in Cairo for the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Continued Talks on Israeli-Hamas Ceasefire in Cairo Officials from Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt gathered in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss the next steps in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The meeting involved the intelligence heads of Türkiye and Egypt, as well as Qatar’s prime minister. During their discussions, they reached a consensus on […]
Trump makes fun of ‘big, fat slob’ J.B. Pritzker at turkey pardon event at the White House
During the annual turkey pardon event at the White House, President Trump made comments about Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s weight, calling the state a “big, fat slob.” He criticized the governor for not deploying federal troops to tackle the escalating crime issues in Chicago. After pardoning this year’s turkeys, named Waddle and Gobble, in the […]
Trump grants pardons to turkeys ‘Gobble’ and ‘Waddle’ during the traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation ceremony
President Trump Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys On November 25, 2025, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony at the White House. This annual tradition involves the president sparing the lives of two turkeys, with this year’s chosen ones being named Gobble and Waddle. The custom of presenting […]
Trump mocks his political rivals during a turkey pardon event: ‘He’s a lazy fool’
President Trump Pardons Turkeys at White House Ceremony During the annual turkey pardon event at the White House, President Donald Trump once again strayed from his prepared remarks, much to the amusement of those present. On Tuesday, he pardoned two turkeys named Gobble and Waddle, although one of them was said to be “lost in […]