Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Weirdest Moments
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SHADES-GIVING, PT. 1
When Savannah Guthrie introduced Miss Piggy as "a very winded Miss Piggy," I thought she was going to get a face full of ham fist.
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SHADES-GIVING, PT. 2
The shade continued when Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem were introduced, to which Piggy responded, "Who?!" (Um... Piggy... You've worked with them for decades.)
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FIRST FLUB
Al Roker is a huge fan of Ben Feldman in Superstar, you guys. Superstar is his favorite comedy program.
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PIKACHU 2020
I don't care what you say, this is a campaign poster — complete with slogan — in the making. (President Pikachu, I choose you!)
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ANGRY BIRDS
Can you really blame Tall Turkey for not smiling while Regina Spektor crooned, "Never mind your bleeding heart"? (Like, a little sensitivity for T.T.'s fallen brothers and sisters, please.)
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THE STREET WHERE IT HAPPENED
Hamilton's Christopher Jackson joined the Sesame Street Muppets for a performance of "Try a Little Kindness." (The original title, "Dear Mr. Pence," didn't quite stick.)
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UGH, THIS GUY AGAIN
I'm still waiting for Supernatural to do an episode about terrifying parade balloons come to life. (Thanks for the annual nightmare, Skylanders!)
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MOST RELATABLE BALLOON
I swear, this is just a live feed of me going to my conservative family's Thanksgiving dinner.
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WAIT, I SPOKE TOO SOON...
This is the most relatable balloon.
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POKE A MAN
"Savannah keeps poking me," Roker said while the Pillsbury Doughboy floated overheard. (Why do we never get to see the good stuff?!)
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BIRDS OF A FEATHER
I have so many questions about Louis the Duck and his wife Lois. Did they get married because their names are so similar, or is that just a coincidence? And what bird are they eating for Thanksgiving?
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NEVER TRUST A MAN WITH A MONOCLE
"Everyone's going nuts over the world's most famous legume!" (At last, Matt Lauer reveals Mr. Peanut's true purpose: inciting chaos.)
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#NOTMYTURTLES
As a fan of the original '80s Turts, I'll never forgive Nickelodeon for what they've done.
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PUTTING THE 'GRIM' IN 'PILGRIM'
Lastly, what's more horrifying: The story of what actually happened on the first Thanksgiving... or these monsters?
Happy Turkey Day, everybody!