Deep Dive
Why did Monica choose to host a pre-Thanksgiving event called Monsgiving?
Monica hosts Monsgiving to cook for a smaller group of eight people in her current kitchen before the main Thanksgiving meal.
What was the issue Monica faced with the turkey for her Monsgiving event?
Monica had trouble ordering a turkey from McCall's in time and had to pivot to other solutions, almost resorting to chicken.
What tradition does Dax share about his family's Thanksgiving football games?
Dax's family played football on Thanksgiving at his grandparents' roadside motel, often resulting in injuries due to the competitive nature and snowy conditions.
What caused the kitchen disaster during Eva's Thanksgiving story?
Eva's mom placed a cold glass casserole dish of mashed potatoes on top of a hot oven, causing it to explode and shatter, leading to a chaotic cleanup and a delayed meal.
How did Cameron's family react to his choking incident during Thanksgiving dinner?
Cameron's family initially thought he was drunk or sick, but later joked about the green bean casserole every year, turning it into a running joke.
What injury did John sustain during his Thanksgiving bike park adventure?
John punctured his thigh with a bike handlebar, causing significant blood loss and requiring a tourniquet and emergency medical attention.
Why did Nicole's parents panic when they couldn't reach her on Thanksgiving morning?
Nicole's parents panicked because she was supposed to start driving at 5 a.m. but didn't answer calls or texts, leading them to fear something had happened to her.
What is the main focus of the research Nicole is conducting on her ship?
Nicole is researching tropical instability waves at the equator, studying currents, internal waves, and mixing in the ocean.
Shownotes Transcript