I ask my mom for advice and directions about everything. If my son sucks on a marker, if I need some cake from the grocery store, if I have to write a check – no question is too simple or complex for my mama. Even questions about preparing a Thanksgiving turkey.
After all, that’s what moms (and dads) are for!
This year, people are pulling the “Microwaved Turkey” Prank again. If you aren’t familiar, people text their parents to ask for preparation instructions for a 25lb turkey… by using the microwave! The responses parents are sending are incredibly funny and pretty sweet.
Most parents answer lovingly despite the obvious idiocy of the question.
https://twitter.com/emilyErlenbaugh/status/1063859944758394885
i tried the “microwaving a 25 lb turkey” thing on mom and this is what i got. she’s so wise 😂 #microwaveturkey #25LBturkeychallenge pic.twitter.com/CK0M5r9Dyi
— fat tif 🦃 (@tifanibartlett) November 16, 2018
“What the hell are you cooking a turkey for?” Understandable question, mom!
I highly recommend texting your mom this holiday season and asking her, “how long do I put a 25lb turkey in the microwave for” pic.twitter.com/umxhxXe0aX
— jake (@jvkenesci) November 16, 2018
Yes, a bigger microwave truly will be mandatory for this turkey, Dad!
This dad gets a gold star, though; he went the extra mile to help!
Did the #microwaveturkey thing and my retired physics professor dad stayed up late figuring out the math. And eventually sent me an email explaining the thermodynamics. 🤣Purest #microwaveturkeychallenge in the game. pic.twitter.com/yutdEEdv5A
— Beth Nervig (@BethNervig) November 17, 2018
Some parents weren’t as chill about it, though…
my mom has no chill😭😂 #Microwaveturkey pic.twitter.com/gMYs7HmUs4
— jw☼ (@jayana_laneis7) November 16, 2018
“Where do you get your attitude from????” I hope I’m as patient with my kids as my mom is 😋💀 pic.twitter.com/BoK4kTwY7J
— Alejandra (@tiffanymedinaa_) November 15, 2018
“Wrap it in tinfoil. Microwave for 30 min. Then go to the store and buy a pre-cooked one precooked bc you will have to feed the fire department.”
https://twitter.com/chrisstuard23/status/1062874162367213570
Thanksgiving is about to be…SLAMMING #microwaveturkey pic.twitter.com/7wyld3UF2r
— Corri (@corripeeler) November 16, 2018
Then there’s gems like this mama who gave simple, precise instructions… no questions asked.
https://twitter.com/flatcritter/status/1063255398927331329
That’s right, in case you were wondering, Butterball actually has a hotline! Give them a ring if you have any real questions about turkey preparation. Other than that, keep pranking to your ‘rents. Since we’ve got two more days until Thanksgiving, give it a try with your parents today!
Featured image via Ashim D’Silva on Unsplash
