People Share Thanksgiving Mishaps That Make Us Feel Better About Our Holiday

There isn’t much that’s funny in this photo, but it’s a great warning for those of you who plan to cook your own Thanksgiving dinner. Over 2,500 fires are reported yearly, and an average of five annual deaths occur due to turkeys and pies. Please keep a careful eye on everything!

We all know how good a fried turkey tastes, but it’s one of the most dangerous cooking methods people use. Unless you know what you’re doing and have been taught by someone, just put it in the oven and keep an eye on it. YouTube is not a source of safe instructions for Turkey frying.