George Lucas is probably hiring lawyers right now. At least I hope so. That is of course if he patented his costume design for the Jedi in his Star Wars movies. The reason I say this is because I can’t stop seeing one certain item revealed on just about every other commercial break in a rather humorous infomercial. What I’m talking about is the recently made infamous Snuggie. (see figure 1.1 below)
Whoever designed this thing must be a cult leader or something, right? I can just see it now...I come home for the Thanksgiving holiday and there are my Mom and Dad, along with their little schnoodle as they call it (schnauzer poodle mix), all sporting their Snuggies, “raising the roof” just like the guy on the infomercial. What’s even better is that they most likely will have one for me to wear as well, and being the good sport that I am, and only for that reason alone, I will put the Snuggie on and begin raising the roof appropriately. At least buy me the solid blue Snuggie and not the Cheetah print please Mom!
Regardless of what scene will unfold in front of my eyes when I return home for the holiday, I will be glad to be there I’m sure…I hope. I was unable to spend thanksgiving with my family last year, so I’m especially looking forward to my trip back to my place of birth, St. Louis, MO.
As we drive under the arch into the city, I’m sure my mind will be thinking of the less fortunate bunch that is unable to spend the holiday with their family. I know how it is, I was there last year. But instead of sitting at home on the couch sulking, I decided to throw a Thanksgiving party with some of my friends.
I like to think that I can cook, but I’m starting to accept the fact that this is not the case. When I had my Thanksgiving party last year I knew that I would need some food, right? Cause that’s what Thanksgiving is all about; football, food, and, friends…and not particularly in that order.
I found a quick solution to my lack of cooking skills in UNT’s Thanksgiving Dinner to-go. For about 60$, I was able to pick up enough food for 8-10 of my friends. UNT is offering the same deal this year for those of you who want to have a thanksgiving shin-dig. Contact 940-565-3804 for more details.
A Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Enjoy the holidays. Be safe. And then get ready to come back and finish out the semester strong!

