14 Awkward Thanksgiving Stories That Will Make You Laugh Till Your Side Hurts

By Ann-Marie Alcántara
Yik Yak
Yik Yak

Anytime my family gets together, you can expect several things to happen: posing for a lot of photos, spending a lot of time getting into arguments, and of course, plenty of awkward moments. Unlike other holidays, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to meet new family members, talk to ones you try to ignore, and have what might be some of the most awkwardest conversations ever. Over on Yik Yak, a social network app, people are sharing their most cringe-worthy stories that will make you laugh and totally relate. Read on for some of our favorites and hope none of these happen to you this year.

01
Sometimes, People End Up at the Wrong House and Don't Even Realize It.

Sometimes, People End Up at the Wrong House and Don't Even Realize It.

02
Or, Your Sibling Will Come Home With a Big Surprise.

Or, Your Sibling Will Come Home With a Big Surprise.

03
Don't Forget to Be Thankful For Your Pet . . . Even if They Mess Up Dinner.

Don't Forget to Be Thankful For Your Pet . . . Even if They Mess Up Dinner.

04
Talking to Your Older Relatives Is Always a Little Dicey.

Talking to Your Older Relatives Is Always a Little Dicey.

05
Beware of Anything Your Friend Gives You to Make Dinner Go Faster.

Beware of Anything Your Friend Gives You to Make Dinner Go Faster.

06
Don't Volunteer Too Fast For Family Activities.

Don't Volunteer Too Fast For Family Activities.

07
Prepare Yourself For Awkward and Way Too Real Conversations.

Prepare Yourself For Awkward and Way Too Real Conversations.

08
Never Forget That Any of Your Family Members Can Embarrass Themselves Quickly.

Never Forget That Any of Your Family Members Can Embarrass Themselves Quickly.

09
Going Home Is Always a Great Time to Reassess Any Childhood Crushes.

Going Home Is Always a Great Time to Reassess Any Childhood Crushes.

10
Always Bring a First-Aid Kit to Any Family Sports Games.

Always Bring a First-Aid Kit to Any Family Sports Games.

11
Try Not to Talk About Politics at All Costs.

Try Not to Talk About Politics at All Costs.

12
Always Beware of Your Siblings.

Always Beware of Your Siblings.

13
Know That Fights Over Anything Can Happen.

Know That Fights Over Anything Can Happen.

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And Shoutout to Anyone Who Has a Birthday Around This Time of Year . . .

And Shoutout to Anyone Who Has a Birthday Around This Time of Year . . .

. . . they'll most likely get overshadowed but are champs for not making it about them.