My Lions Thanksgiving

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My Lions Thanksgiving: A Tail of Two Games (and a Lot of Turkey)

Let's be honest, folks. Thanksgiving isn't just about pumpkin pie and family drama; for many of us, it's also about football. And for me? It's about the Detroit Lions. My Lions. My suffering Lions. This year's Thanksgiving game was, well, a rollercoaster. A wild, gut-wrenching, heart-stopping rollercoaster that left me simultaneously stuffing my face with mashed potatoes and questioning all my life choices.

The Pre-Game Jitters (and the Pre-Game Pie)

The anticipation was killer. Seriously, the tension was thicker than my aunt's gravy. This wasn't just any game; it was Thanksgiving. It was tradition. It was a chance for the Lions to, you know, maybe, possibly, potentially win. Okay, I'll admit, I was low-key hoping for a miracle. A Thanksgiving miracle involving a lot of touchdowns and maybe a few less interceptions. I devoured a slice of pumpkin pie while I nervously scrolled through the latest injury reports. My stomach was doing a better job of mimicking the Lions' offense than the actual offense itself.

The Game: A Rollercoaster of Emotions

The first half? A disaster. A complete and utter dumpster fire. I wanted to bury myself in the mashed potatoes and pretend it wasn't happening. My family tried to comfort me, but honestly, they didn't understand the depth of my despair. It's a Lions thing. You wouldn't get it. Then, something magical happened. The Lions, against all odds, started playing like... well, a football team. They actually managed to score! Multiple times! I jumped up and down, spilling cranberry sauce everywhere. My family just stared, bewildered by my sudden burst of enthusiasm. It was glorious. Then, of course, they blew the lead in the last minute. It was quintessential Lions football. Classic.

The Post-Game Aftermath (and More Pie)

The feeling? A bizarre mix of utter devastation and strangely… pride? They fought hard, even if they ultimately lost. That’s something, right? This loss, however, did nothing to dampen my spirits for the remaining Thanksgiving festivities. The pie provided much-needed comfort food. And hey, at least the family drama was less intense than the game itself. This year’s Thanksgiving was a reminder that the Detroit Lions are a source of intense passion, but also a significant source of Thanksgiving-day entertainment.

Beyond the Game: The True Meaning of Thanksgiving

Looking back, the Lions game was just one part of a larger, more meaningful day. It was about family, food, and gratitude. Sure, the Lions didn't win, but I still found plenty to be thankful for. Despite the gut-wrenching loss, it was still a pretty awesome Thanksgiving. Maybe next year will be different. Maybe next year, the Lions will actually win on Thanksgiving. But even if they don't, I'll still be there, watching, hoping, and eating pie. It’s what I do. It’s a Lions fan thing.

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