Turkey Tom (Turkey Facts)
Male turkeys are know as "Toms" but what are female turkeys known as?
Hens
This famous saying by the rapper Skrilla from their song "Doot Doot" started the newest slang sensation on Tik Tok.
6-7.
"6-7. I just bipped right on the highway. (bip bip)."
This popular movie about the famous football player "Michael Oher" starring Sandra Bullock has a Thanksgiving scene in it.
2009's "The Blind Side".
This song has been driving many a retail worker insane since it's debut and is traditionally played during Black Friday which signals the start of "Holiday Shopping" in the US.
Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You".
While this company doesn't list official public forecasts that ship out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, last year their data from Black Friday and Cyber Monday indicated orders reached 220 million and 210 million in just the US alone. Name the company.
Amazon.
True of False: Turkeys can fly?
True! Turkeys can fly if they are not domesticated meaning wild Turkeys can fly up to 55 mph in short bursts.
This popular teen Rom-Com from the 1990's featuring the likes of Rachel Leigh Cook, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Matthew Lillard, features this slang word in it's title.
"She's All That". The term "All That" was used to express something or someone being exceptional or impressive.
This film from the 90's features a scene of a that has a memorable Thanksgiving pageant from a particular family that is "creepy" and "kooky".
Addams Family Values (1993).
This globally popular dance song video made by South Korean company "Pinkfong" was uploaded to YouTube in June of 2016.
"Baby Shark".
This popular form of travel during the holidays is expected to have over "360,000" departures according to the FAA this year in the US.
Planes.
Where do wild Turkeys sleep?
Wild Turkeys sleep in trees to protect them from predators due to poor eyesight at night. They will "roost" at dusk and fly down at dawn.
What is the meaning of that saying "Gag me with a spoon"? that was used in the 1980s?
It's a slang word to express "disgust or disdain" and was traditionally used in Valley Girl culture in the 80s; featured in teen films and radio call ins. "Omg you're going back to that won-out mix tape? Gag me with a spoon!"
*bonus points for best impression of a Valley Girl.
This slasher film takes place during Black Friday in Plymouth, MA one year after a riot ended in tragedy.
2023's "Thanksgiving".
The popular fictional band "HUNTR/X" has 4 Grammy nods from their popular movie "K-Pop Demon Hunters" including the coveted "Song of the Year" nomination.
"Golden"
What is the average mileage consumption driven round trip for the holidays?
408 miles driven.
Which former President advocated to their daughter that the Turkey should be the national bird for America?
Benjamin Franklin. He penned a letter to his daughter expressing his distaste in the Bald Eagle as the nations bird due to them being a "bird of bad moral character" and "the bald eagle steals from other birds".
This word used to describe when someone is "drunk and crazy" is also a famous song by "Lil Jon and the Eastside Boys".
Get Crunk featuring Bo Hagon.
"Go, get crunk *expletive deleted*, get crunk (East Side East Side *expletive deleted*)."
This comedy of a beloved "wanna be cop" is set during a "Thanksgiving shopping spree" starring Actor/Comedian Kevin James.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop.
Comedian "Robin Williams" stars in this popular song's music video from singer Bobby McFerrin.
"Don't Worry, Be Happy".
The longest US highway runs from Newport, OR to Boston, MA and is mostly parallel to I-90.
US Route 20.
What is the name of the current leader of the Republic of Turkey?
Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Has been in office since 2014.
What does "Jive Turkey" mean?
A "Jive Turkey" is someone who is unreliable, makes exaggerations or empty promises. This originated in the 1970s.
This superhero movie from the 2000's has a scene with the hero's family and villain spending time together during the Thanksgiving holiday.
2002's "Spider-Man" starring Willem Dafoe and Tobey Maguire.
3 brothers named Taylor, Zac, and Isaac from Tulsa, OK. rose to popularity from their hit song from 1997 that is a nonsensical word describing "the speed at which time passes and life goes by".
Hanson's "MMMBop".
This biographical drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal is based on the true story of Homer Hickman Jr, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the launch of famed satellite "Sputnik" in 1957 and eventually became an engineer at NASA.
October Sky.