thanksgiving "you should read this" spectacular

three thanksgiving related bits and bobs.

for the turkey:
Title:  Butterball Help-Line Help Line
Author:  Alysia Gray Painter
Source:  McSweeneys

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for the pilgrims:
Title: Let us now give "Thanks" some praise
Author:  Sarah Vowell
Source:  Salon
Date: August 5, 1999

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for the day after shopping:
Title:  Sweatpants in Paradise: The Exciting World of Immersive Retail
Author:  Molly Young
Source:  The Believer
Date: September 2010

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