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UPDATED: 6:40 a.m. ET, Nov. 26, 2020 —
When it comes to the holidays, Black folks just seem to do things, er, a bit different from other families. On Thanksgiving, that fact gets magnified exponentially. While this year is expected to be a bit different because of the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions, in many ways it is also expected to be the same as years past.
There’s no doubt that we will still cook and eat too much food just like everybody else, but our eating habits and behavior on Turkey Day tend to differ from families from other backgrounds, to put it mildly.
For instance, potato salad is a must for many. But with raisins in it? That’s a hard pass.
But much of the behavior shown on Thanksgiving, especially surrounding dinner, is pretty consistent across all demographics, whether your whole family comes over or just a fraction arrives as som groups adhere to the social distancing guidelines.
And while the food is an important aspect of Thanksgiving — especially how it’s all seasoned — there are plenty of other factors to take into consideration when dealing with a Black family around the hallowed celebration on the second-to-last Thursday of each November.
Those factors included but certainly were not limited to: how the person cooking the food looks; how much alcohol will be served; that one uncle every family member looks at with a collective side-eye; how long it takes the food to cook; and, of course, the moment of truth when it comes time to do the dishes.
Social media has been replete with the funniest — and most brutally honest — memes that address all of the above factors and then some ahead of the annual holiday where people give thanks for the blessings they’ve received over the past 12 months.
Without further ado, this is #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies.
Dozens Of The Most Hilarious ‘Thanksgiving With Black Families’ Memes And Gifs was originally published on newsone.com
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Alright y’all, Thanksgivings 🦃 right around the corner! Time to bring back the hashtag 😂😂#ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/GivAsnNhxO
— Jan. 28th ♒️ (@ItsNyoki) November 17, 2018
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This is one of my favorite times of year. Why? The #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies memes give me life! 🦃 They couldn’t be more accurate. 😭 pic.twitter.com/5VUfNjzqEl
— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) November 18, 2018
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When your momma and auntie bring the same side to grandma’s house #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/ZiWiGY5An3
— Black McAndrew (@BlackMcAndrew) November 20, 2018
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Your uncle trying to get your attention to go outside with him before dinner ready #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/dsprmdkLk2
— Vi$ionary (@Girlzlovejordan) November 20, 2018
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Oh hell no!! 😂😂 #TeamDl #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/cvYcraWWq3
— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) November 19, 2018
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The look yo auntie give when yo uncle bring his new wife to the family dinner #Thanksgivingwithblackfamilies pic.twitter.com/hkRcLcMCgV
— Action Jackson 😎 (@_ayopanda) November 15, 2018
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You have to be anointed and appointed to make the macaroni & cheese. #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/EW4cjHBeq4
— Horace Towns (@thehoracetowns) November 20, 2018
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That one auntie who silently judges everybody while she sits back and watches them make their plates. #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/TAdiBz3IGO
— crowned♕ (@penspiffy) November 20, 2018
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When your aunt and uncles start going on about “what’s wrong with this generation” #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/7H91fqs4Fs
— God of Booty Clappin (@twerkuleez) November 18, 2018
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When yo auntie tell you it's gone be one more hour until the food done. #ThanksgivingwithblackFamilies pic.twitter.com/8TctfwSoJ1
— Action Jackson 😎 (@_ayopanda) November 15, 2018
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#ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies is back!!!
— ✨Anika✨ (@Sweeta_Peta) November 21, 2018
Bruh...this is my family. pic.twitter.com/wXMaaUcyLY
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It’s that time yah #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/dwEyLnMioI
— Tyrone Eastern Jr (@TyFromTheVille4) November 21, 2018
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Mama side first.. Daddy side last💯 Cause daddy nem party goin last til late Saturday night!! #Ayeee 🎶 🍷👋😂 #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/y2HbPpWz1Y
— Just ME (@i_luv_me247) November 20, 2018
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Grandmas this Thanksgiving #thanksgivingclapback #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/afFNC0AZJZ
— Threat Williams (@Threatwilliams) November 17, 2018
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Cousin: “I think you being a lesbian is just a phase.”
— 💜Zee Bee💙 (One Layer Girl) (@zee_yuri_artist) November 16, 2018
Me: “But I guess you being a hoe isn’t.”#thanksgivingclapback #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/ne1F6sYUAh
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The only day of the year when the question “Who all gon be there?” gets answered by asking “Who’s cooking?” If the food isn’t right, nobody is showing up, and that includes me.
— Candis R. McLean (@CandisRMcLean) November 21, 2018
#ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/A2hCfeY7Q9
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We all got that one uncle who comes to every thanksgiving dinner dressed like this. And his name be Leroy or James or Larry.#ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/5xrBQxJ6ZC
— crowned♕ (@penspiffy) November 21, 2018
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I’ll be that aunt on thanksgiving popping out with a new wig. #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/ETd1JONgI6
— instagram: http.sherkim 💕 (@Httpsherkim) November 21, 2018
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Grandma: “Lawd, all the Mac & cheese gone already!”
— crowned♕ (@penspiffy) November 20, 2018
Me: #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/cVOnUqJtKL
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#ThanksgivingwithBlackFamilies is back this might be the funniest one tho pic.twitter.com/abnxNDEBYG
— Nobody’s Favorite (@Mike_SaysSo) November 20, 2018
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When y’all saying what y’all thankful for and “uncle” Tyrone says “I’m thankful to see my child again for the holidays” and looks in your direction #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/AhMms9VZeG
— crowned♕ (@penspiffy) November 19, 2018
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Uncle: “I can’t believe you’re still making those anime comics...”
— 💜Zee Bee💙 (One Layer Girl) (@zee_yuri_artist) November 16, 2018
Me: “And I can’t believe you’re still making all these babies.”#thanksgivingclapback #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/BY6gwOTxxm
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It me.#ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/qCSNfIRV3i
— MizNika (@Nika989) November 21, 2018
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Can we please bring back the #thanksgivingwithblackfamilies hashtag 😭 pic.twitter.com/R4kH7NPlWi
— Olivia Peña (@OliviaPenya) November 20, 2018
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How I’m about to be this week 👀🐸☕️ #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/RSRGzh5fEe
— Chmira Dayvon (@Chmira_) November 19, 2018
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Family friend: “So what’s taking you so long to start having kids?”
— 💜Zee Bee💙 (One Layer Girl) (@zee_yuri_artist) November 20, 2018
Me: “Well what’s taking you so long to stop having kids?” #thanksgivingclapback#thanksgivingwithblackfamilies pic.twitter.com/AcuHCQ0aFh
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Aunt: “Why your turkey always end up so dry?”
— 💜Zee Bee💙 (One Layer Girl) (@zee_yuri_artist) November 16, 2018
Me: “And why can’t your face ever find some lotion?”#thanksgivingclapback #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/Qdw1GpGnwZ
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Cousin: “How on Earth did you become a lesbian?”
— 💜Zee Bee💙 (One Layer Girl) (@zee_yuri_artist) November 16, 2018
Me: “And how did you become a baby mama to 3 dudes?”#thanksgivingclapback #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/IuQ9A6zinj
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Aunt: “So I see you finally took care of that fro...”
— 💜Zee Bee💙 (One Layer Girl) (@zee_yuri_artist) November 16, 2018
Me: “Yea and I see you’re still not taking care of those edges.”#thanksgivingclapback #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/mylTPZGZAt
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Uncle: “Since when did you start dating women?”
— 💜Zee Bee💙 (One Layer Girl) (@zee_yuri_artist) November 16, 2018
Me: “Since when did you start taking care of your kids?”#thanksgivingclapback #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/fcVNB2Henl
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“Is this your macaroni and cheese?”
— Christine M. Carter | #1 Global Voice For Moms (@cmichelcarter) November 15, 2018
“Is this your yams?”
“Is this your sweet potato pie?”#ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies pic.twitter.com/F0tYEWa7g4
