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Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. And while some people wish the day with family and friends could have lasted longer, others are super thankful it’s over. One survey found that 20% of Americans find the holiday extremely or very stressful. The American Psychological Association (APA) has also reported that rates of anxiety, depression and substance misuse rose during the festive season, as a result of stress.

People have been sharing their Thanksgiving experiences online, in a series of very funny tweets. From family arguments, to food being dropped on the floor, there was no shortage of mishaps this year. Bored Panda has put together a compilation of the most hilarious posts, that might leave you feeling a bit better about your own Turkey Day stuff-ups.

If the holiday season leaves you feeling stressed rather than relaxed, you’re not alone. A 2023 poll by the American Psychological Association found that nearly nine in 10 Americans worry in the run-up to, and during this time of year. They cited things like not having enough money, missing loved ones and anticipating family conflict as reasons for some mild anxiety.

49% of adults described November to January stress levels as “moderate”. But 43% said that holiday stress is so bad that it actually interferes with their ability to enjoy themselves during the festive season.

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Not too surprisingly, money worries topped the list of stressors during the holiday season, with 58% of U.S. adults saying that spending too much or not having enough money to spend causes them stress. Second on the list was finding the right gifts for family and friends. 38% of those polled said missing family or loved ones stresses them out the most.

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The survey found that households with a lower income (less than $50,000 a year) were more prone to stress, which makes sense given that financial concerns were the top culprit for causing sleepless nights. “At this hectic time of year, it is important that people take care of their mental health, especially in communities whose members feel disproportionately burdened or excluded from what is traditionally considered the holiday season,” said APA’s chief executive officer, Arthur C. Evans Jr in a press release.

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Hilarious Thanksgiving tweet about internet being turned off by mom for safety.

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Julie S
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of my Nan and grandad they used to unplug everything. We bought them a cordless phone so they could keep it next to them and they didn't have to struggle to get out of the chair to answer the phone. But they used to unplug it every night so it never changed up.

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Hilarious Thanksgiving tweet about feeling uncomfortable at a party, shared by a user named michaels.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first I thought they meant they accidentally petted a bone like a hambone or turkey bones like a dog bc they just pet things instinctively when they're nervous which tbh is so relatable 4 me

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Screenshot of a humorous Thanksgiving tweet about wickedness in the United States by @cornbreadsays.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was standing near some relatives before the meal began and heard my father in law say "so were you happy with the election results?" and immediately noped out of there.

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Susan Reid Smith
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They don't forget. There are a lot of people driving different places than the ones they normally go to and driving farther than they normally do. Please be patient.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have 4 people coming to Christmas lunch this year and we are making three different types of meat as well as a vegan roast plus sides... None of us are vegan, we just found this vegan roast recipe a few years ago, fell in love with it and now we make it every year.

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JM
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So he can collect evidence that it really is Aunt Stacy who eats all the mini marshmallows before they can be put on the sweet potatoes!

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black Time -- or as it is more commonly known -- Colored People's Time (also abbreviated to CP Time or CPT) is an American expression referring to African Americans as frequently being late. It claims that African Americans can have a relaxed or indifferent view of punctuality, which leads to them being labeled as lazy or unreliable. (per Wikipedia)

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