Context is everything.
If you’re like me, and your roommates are your parents, the TV is a must. It acts to supplement dinnertime conversation—conversation that would otherwise morph into what my high school exes are up to. You can always divert your attention to the tube, an admirable tactic when seated next to an awkward stranger. And if you are that awkward stranger? Even better.
Oh wait, Grandpa just made a terrible joke about Aunt Jillian’s new haircut? Great news: no one heard because they were too focused on the game.
On the other hand, isn’t Thanksgiving a time meant for laughter and renewed relationships? Aren’t we here to spend time with each other and not the TV? From this perspective, television can most definitely counteract the would-be special moments. Thanksgiving should be dedicated to the family and friends around us, not a 60-inch flat screen.
With each argument in mind, how will you set the mood during Thanksgiving?