TV Nov 24, 2011 at 8:49 am

It's the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Liveblog!

Elinor Jones
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Something I'm not digging this commercial season: seeing the great Maria Bamford in commercials for Target. I'm not saying they're inaccurate, but I am saying that they actually make a pretty good case to avoid shopping in stores like Target anytime soon.
on November 24, 2011 at 9:08 AM Report this
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I disagree, I think she's great in those Target commercials.

Otherwise, I don't really need anyone to make the case for me that Target should be avoided unless we're out of cleaning supplies or toilet paper.
Commenty Colin on November 24, 2011 at 9:52 AM Report this
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@ CC: You're missing out. They make the best jeggings.
on November 24, 2011 at 9:57 AM Report this
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Are you going to cover Portland's Macy's parade tomorrow?
on November 24, 2011 at 9:57 AM Report this
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I WAS BUSY GETTING MY TURKEY DAY FOOD PREPPED AND MISSED THE PARADE. AND ALSO I DON'T HAVE CABLE SO CAN'T WATCH IT.

BUT FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED; I JUST TOOK THE TURKEY PARTS OUT OF THE BRINE AND THEY ARE CURRENTLY AIR DRYING THE FRIDGE. I WILL BE SMOKING THEM LATER THIS AFTERNOON. THE CRANBERRY SAUCE IS CURRENTLY ON THE STOVE AND SHOULD BE FINISHED IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES.

WHAT'S EVERYONE ELSE COOKING?
Graham on November 24, 2011 at 10:03 AM Report this
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I just turned it on. Daniel Radcliffe was really in the parade? And he wasn't riding a horse?
Todd Mecklem on November 24, 2011 at 10:05 AM Report this
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OK, I'm glad I'm not on acid right now. Ewoks!
Todd Mecklem on November 24, 2011 at 10:09 AM Report this
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I'm on the Amtrak to Seattle (super civilized! Amtrak is kicking butt today) and having not watched the parade for decades, this is highly entertaining. I imagine all these people running & dancing & screaming down the street. With occasional marching bands. Aren't there giant balloons? Will there be motorcycles? Firetrucks?
catbot on November 24, 2011 at 10:12 AM Report this
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Turducken in the oven, not sure what temp to cook it, some say 250, some 375, etc, we settled on 350..we'll see how it goes
not Mel Gibson on November 24, 2011 at 10:15 AM Report this
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I'm disappointed that they're remaking (and parading) Sonic, but still neglecting Alex Kidd. Al, I'mma let you finish but...
Funny Screen Name on November 24, 2011 at 10:17 AM Report this
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Joneser is right about the Jeggings, CC.
kiala on November 24, 2011 at 10:23 AM Report this
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SCOTTY MCREARY YOU ARE RUINING THE ILLUSION OF LIVE SINGING WE HAVE ALL AGREED TO BELIEVE.
kiala on November 24, 2011 at 10:32 AM Report this
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not Mel: You may want to rethink. "Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Temperature control is critical since the turducken is so massive that it has to be cooked slowly at a low temperature to prevent burning the outside of the turducken before the interior is cooked."

http://whatscookingamerica.net/Poultry/Tur…

Chef Paul Prudhomme also says 225 for 8 hours, then "let rest" an hour before serving. Interior temp should be 165 or higher. (Maybe you have a smaller turducken that won't take as long, I don't know.)

http://www.chefpaul.com/site.php?pageID=30…
Todd Mecklem on November 24, 2011 at 10:34 AM Report this
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An animatronic Neil Diamond! Those Japanese robotics experts have outdone themselves!
Todd Mecklem on November 24, 2011 at 11:01 AM Report this
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Todd, you're ruining Thanksgiving for everyone.
kiala on November 24, 2011 at 11:07 AM Report this
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Just because Ashton Kucher has a beard doesn't mean he isn't a total moron.
kiala on November 24, 2011 at 11:09 AM Report this
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I'm enjoying a proud Thanksgiving tradition: reading and occasionally internetting while the rest of the family chops, brines, bakes and whatever.

Inspired by Joneser, I'll be liveblogging my book:

PAGE 23: "The evil sexy lady lawyer badgers the cake. She's a real bitch. She says, 'You sit there all sweet and scrumptious, and you expect us to believe that you are fat free?'"
Commenty Colin on November 24, 2011 at 11:10 AM Report this
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I am reading another Highland romance novel and watching The Gilmore Girls. I am getting them all confused.

"Luke's smouldering sexuality was visibly apparent in the way his kilt hung from his muscular man hips and the swagger with which he poured coffee for Rory and Lorelai".
kiala on November 24, 2011 at 11:17 AM Report this
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PAGE 38: "Sedge Kellerman, the weather guy, says 'The Bear Index (BI) refers to how hot a bear would be at this temperature.'"
Commenty Colin on November 24, 2011 at 11:19 AM Report this
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I'll have to fly to New York next year so I can watch this without the commercials. Why can't PBS air it commercial-free with, say, Rick Steves and Gwen Ifill doing commentary?
Todd Mecklem on November 24, 2011 at 11:20 AM Report this
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Hey you snobby bookworms - THIS IS A TV POST.

TV!
on November 24, 2011 at 11:27 AM Report this
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Who were those women dressed as toilet-paper-roll covers?
Todd Mecklem on November 24, 2011 at 11:31 AM Report this
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Two words, Tim. Whitening toothpaste.
Todd Mecklem on November 24, 2011 at 11:32 AM Report this
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I am watching Friday Night Lights, which marks the first time I have EVER voluntarily watched football on Thanksgiving. There is a 28-poud-turkey in the fridge that my roommate slaughtered at the farm she works at; it is the biggest turkey I've ever seen and it smells fucking delicious. My contribution to dinner—chesnut stuffing and brussels sprouts—is made; at some point I have to exchange my sweatpants for regular pants but otherwise there's nothing to do but eat. This is my favorite holiday.

Happy thanksgiving, gang!
Alison Hallett on November 24, 2011 at 11:35 AM Report this
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Why were there only two Smurfs on that float? Pitiful. Also: PERKINESS OVERLOAD.
Todd Mecklem on November 24, 2011 at 11:45 AM Report this
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PAGE 66: "And parents, it's never too early to talk to your kids about the dangers of obtaining live bears and sharks, or pitting them against each other in a real duel."
Commenty Colin on November 24, 2011 at 11:45 AM Report this
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As soon as I get over this uneasy feeling in my stomach (hellloooo Thanksgiving hangover), I'll be going over to my family's house. There's vegan pie.

Great live blogging. Definitely better than watching the parade.

Ashton Kutcher is absolutely a douche.
Fruit Cup on November 24, 2011 at 11:55 AM Report this
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You quit before Santa arrived? Oh Joneser.
Todd Mecklem on November 24, 2011 at 11:59 AM Report this
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HOW DID YOU STOP WATCHING BEFORE SANTA CAME????!!?!?!?! that is the whole point.
librarianjess on November 24, 2011 at 11:59 AM Report this
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Happy Thanksgiving Ass-Wipes!
frankieb on November 24, 2011 at 12:01 PM Report this
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Čẖüñđƴ on November 24, 2011 at 6:46 PM Report this
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Cool, Chundy! The moment after the bird's head was taken off with a samurai sword! (Those four inset lines can be a real pain sometimes.)
Todd Mecklem on November 24, 2011 at 7:44 PM Report this

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