These stories go way beyond ruining a turkey — though that happens quite a bit, too. (iStock)
If Thanksgiving never fails to remind you how odd your family is, you’re not alone.
Last week, the hashtag #WeirdThanksgivingTraditions began gaining traction on Twitter when Savannah, Ga. radio station Rock 106.1 chose the tag for a weekly challenge.
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Immediately going viral and sparking over 2,000 posts to date, #WeirdThanksgivingTraditions has inspired hundreds to share favorite photos, tales and anecdotes of the good, bad and ugly customs their family practices on Turkey Day.
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Others took a more sarcastic or "meta" approach to the challenge, with comedian Paula Poundstone commenting on the history of Thanksgiving itself, and another writing that his "weird" tradition was "having a pleasant conversation" with family.
But whether these Twitter users were just being cheeky or totally serious, you've got every reason to rest easy, Thanksgiving worrywarts: These hilarious posts are sure to remind you that your family is (probably) a lot more normal than you think.
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