Ever had one of those days where a small task balloons into a full-blown project? Well, this is the story of a man who signed up to cook a couple of turkeys for Thanksgiving, only to find himself facing an entire feast’s worth of dishes. As the designated chef in his marriage, he thought he knew what he was getting into. Little did he know, his culinary skills would be put to the ultimate test. ️
The Potluck Announcement
The Turkey Task
The Guest Count
The Unexpected Call ☎️
The Culinary Conundrum
The Reason Revealed ️♂️
The Restaurant Suggestion
The Compromise
The Plan B
The Financial Situation
The Famous Green Beans Recipe
A Culinary Marathon or a Family Gathering? ️ ♂️
So, our culinary hero found himself in a Thanksgiving predicament. Initially signed up for a couple of turkeys, he was suddenly tasked with an entire feast! Despite his shock, he managed to keep his cool, suggesting those unable to cook could bring restaurant dishes. But the real twist? He eventually compromised, agreeing to cook the turkeys and a pot roast. His wife and mother-in-law stepped up to the plate, heading to Costco for some frozen sides and desserts. ️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this Thanksgiving saga…
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OP refuses to cook more after guests bail on responsibilities.
NTA. Consider telling her ‘life came up’ and let her figure out her own dang turkey.
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NTA. In-laws outsourced Thanksgiving. Wife needs boundary lesson.
NTA. Generous OP cooks 2 turkeys, but entitled guests demand more!
Suggesting restaurants or figuring it out would be better
NTA – Huge cooking request, in-laws may overreact. Good luck, OP!
NTA: You’re the Thanksgiving hero! ♂️
“NTA – They should have requested your famous dish in advance! “
Fair rule for hosts: provide venue, clean up, and dessert.
NTA. Refusing to cook extra dishes after agreeing to turkeys. ♂️
NTA: Frustrated cook seeks support, but wife takes family’s side.
Don’t give in! It’s not your problem.
Keep the turkey and feast on leftovers! NTA wins!
Grocery shopping before Thanksgiving is a**hole-level chaos!
NTA for refusing to cook more and foot the bill.
When Thanksgiving duty becomes a feast, but not for you!
Setting boundaries and removing yourself from unreasonable situations. NTA!
NTA. You’re already bringing two turkeys. Let someone else bake the cake. ️
NTA: Thanksgiving feast request is ridiculous. Life happened, short notice.
In-laws’ food shortage? NTA. Unreasonable expectations.
NTA. Taking on the whole meal? That’s a recipe for disaster!
Presumptuous request for extra cooking turns into a feast! ️
“LIFE HAPPENED”?! Are they insinuating that you don’t have one? NTA, time for a serious talk with your spouse!
In-laws demand feast for 30, but you’re NTA for refusing!
NTA. In-laws’ entitlement is ridiculous. Wife should support you.
Potluck gone wrong! One person ends up doing all the work!
In-laws are the a**holes, not the commenter.
NTA. Cooking duty turned into a full-blown feast request!
“Life came up.” “People are lazy” is more accurate. NTA.
NTA! Family needs to contribute to potluck, not just host.
Sweetie expected you to cook or sacrifice yourself for family.
NTA. Hosting a feast without lifting a finger? Not cool!
NTA. Go the extra mile, but don’t burn yourself out! ️
NTA: Cooking the turkey for potluck? Don’t give in!
One guest dominating potluck? Not cool!
Thanksgiving feast turns into a family feud! ️
They asked for 2 turkeys? Total a**holes! You’re not wrong.
Guests flake on cooking, still show up for free food!
Cooking two birds for Thanksgiving is a huge ask! ️
Delicious green bean recipe shared! Sayur Buncis, an Indonesian dish.
NTA. Wife should support you. They don’t appreciate your efforts.
Cooking turkeys? Life might have other plans for you! NTA!
NTA – Inconsiderate family springs last-minute feast on you. So rude!
Don’t be a pushover! Stand up for yourself!
“NTA. If they want more food, they should host or pay.”
A creative NTA response to Thanksgiving cooking duty mishap!
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Hosting Thanksgiving: One request or a whole dang list?
Cooking chaos! Can’t cook everything together. Guests, time to shop!
NTA, in-laws and wife are TA. Options: cook for yourself or skip.
Microwaving beans before skillet? Genius time-saving hack!
“NTA. It’s unfair to expect you to do everything alone. “
Cooking duty turns into feast! Recipe thanks and grocery store torture.
Thanksgiving hero shares green bean recipe! You’re the GOAT!
Doormat gonna doormat. ♂️
Cooking duty turns into feast! NTA if you stay home ️
Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with entitled guests!
NTA for refusing, but should have stuck to your guns!
Stand your ground and stop being guilt-tripped into cooking!
Don’t let them take advantage of your kindness and skills!
Smart move! Set boundaries with your wife for future gatherings.
Kind person refuses duty, but ends up cooking a feast! ️
Addressing a bad wife ♂️ Set boundaries for the future
Don’t be a turkey! Stand up for yourself! ️
Frustrated commenter warns OP about falling for similar tricks at Christmas
“NTA. I wouldn’t cook that many dishes. They’re asking too much.”
Cooking duty overload! NTA for refusing last-minute dish additions.
NTA. Don’t let them mooch off your hard work!
NTA. Potluck etiquette 101: Don’t show up empty-handed!
Potluck Thanksgiving: Host handles main dish, guests bring sides. NTA!
How can one person cook all of this?
