I call my dibs on your Thanksgiving dinner

[MissHoneychurch]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I know I am a day early, but what the heck. I just want to call my dibs on the turkey and side dishes. Would each of you please eat a piece in my name? Thank you :)

[hfojvt]

1. that means you are inviting me over, right?

since I would normally be called a dip. My 1962 dictionary says that a dip is short for dipsomaniac - one who has an irresistable craving for alcohol. I have always known it as another way to say 'nerd' or 'geek'. Those words also had original meanings which are mostly lost.
Anyway, the word you want is "dibs" and I wondered at the origin of that word. My dictionary says it is short for dibstones - a children's game.

[MissHoneychurch]

2. thank you

changed it.

if you are coming over to Germany and bring the turkey, I am willing to cook it :)

[NMMNG]

3. Sure thing

I'm having Unturkey, vegetarian stuffing, vegetarian gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, corn, olives and dessert that is yet to be determined. I'll also be having a Black Russian or two. I hear the Unturkey tastes eerily like the real thing, but since I've never had it before I'll have to wait until Thursday to find out.

[MissHoneychurch]

4. never heard of Unturkey

what is it made of?

[NMMNG]

5. It's made of

Seitan (sounds like "satan") and soy products.

[MissHoneychurch]

6. ok thanks

not quite sure if I would eat it. I am not eating much meat, but turkey I like.