France Holds Annual Turkey Calling Competition

What's wrong with this picture, Las Vegas gets a Formula One race and France hold the annual "Turkey Calling" competition! That's what The Mike & Carla Morning Show wanted to know this morning. But M&C did have audio with a few of the competitors this past weekend.

Now we applaud Carla Rea for giving it her best shot this morning. She let out her "turkey" call...not sure how she would have done in the contest! But it truly was original, although to be honest, we think it would have fell a little short of what judges were looking for.

Keep in mind that this was in France, nothing compared to what went on back in June in Mobile, Alabama. According to an article by the Mobile Sports Authority, callers from all over converged on the city in the south. Not sure how they run things in France, but in Alabama, they've been doing this since 1940! Thinking about competing next year?

They have a myriad of age categories for everyone to take part. In fact, they have "2 man team" category. This goes on for two full days...but the real good news is that the event in Mobile is absolutely FREE! And why wouldn't be right?

It's quite the event we're sure, but to have this in France is really unexpected. Not sure of all the facts surrounding the European contest, but from the sound of it, it sure sounded like they were having fun. Oh, and never feel shy about calling into The M&C Morning Show to show off your turkey call...we would love to hear it.

But, do this first, at least listen to the segment from this morning to give you an idea of what you're up against. You truly have to have a special talent...not sure what that would be, but give it a shot. We're just a phone call away at 702-739-9636!

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Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated with a blend of family, food, and traditions, some of which are deeply rooted in history. But, if you think this holiday is all about the turkey and pumpkin pie, you're in for a surprise. There are also some more unique and unexpected customs that have found their way into the Thanksgiving celebration.

Over time, families and close-knit groups of friends often create their unique Thanksgiving customs, which they observe annually. Many families engage in acts of giving back by volunteering at local food banks or shelters, to share their good fortune with those in need. Some base their day around the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, a tradition since 1924. Then, there's the age-old custom of partaking in or watching a friendly game of touch football with friends and family. It has also become synonymous with Thanksgiving, creating opportunities for connection and fun.

Despite the presence of commonly practiced annual traditions, there are some customs that may strike certain people as unusual. For instance, consider the annual Presidential Turkey Pardon, officially known as the "National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation."  On Thanksgiving Day, the President extends clemency to a specially selected turkey, sparing it from becoming the centerpiece of a meal and ensuring that it lives out its days freely on a farm.

According to the National Turkey Federation, this tradition started in 1947 when President Harry Truman received a live turkey from them. In 1963, President Kennedy returned the gift from the National Turkey Federation to its farm of origin, according to the White House website. Sometime during the Nixon administration, the President began sending the turkey to a petting farm near Washington after the receiving ceremony and photos, although no formal pardon was given. President George H.W. Bush offered the first actual turkey pardon. On November 14, 1989, he declared that year's turkey had "been granted a presidential pardon as of right now."

But this is just the start when it comes to unusual Thanksgiving customs. Check out the following list for even more unique and eccentric traditions associated with the Thanksgiving holiday.

Frozen turkey bowling is as straightforward as it sounds: Instead of using conventional bowling balls and pins, participants roll frozen turkeys toward rows of soda bottles. According to a report by People magazine in 1988, it was Derrick Johnson, a grocery clerk at a Lucky's grocery store in Newport Beach, who is credited with the inception of turkey bowling. Johnson recalled witnessing a store manager accidentally knocking down a soda bottle while sliding a turkey across the floor, sparking the idea. Additionally, he took on the role of commissioner for the Poultry Bowlers Association and initiated the sport's organization.

Surprisingly, there are people who opt for unconventional fillings when preparing their turkey, such as cereal. A quick online search reveals a plethora of recipes featuring non-traditional stuffing. These range from crackers and waffles to pretzels, grapes, and nuts.

Some people gather to challenge the limits of distance and altitude by launching frozen turkeys. In fact, a group of college students in Indiana took this to the next level in the early 2000s. They came up with the plan of dressing a frozen turkey in a onesie, securing it to a chain, saturating it with lighter fluid, igniting it, and then flinging it across a football field.

Thanksgiving feasts are often so filling that many families take a post-dinner stroll to make room for dessert. It's like taking the "I work out so I can eat" mantra to a whole new level. Of course, packing up leftovers for later is an option. But the post-feast walk is a fun tradition for those who can't resist the temptation of that pumpkin pie.

A family drew inspiration from the typical Thanksgiving customs and introduced their own unique tradition. As an X user shared, their kid initiated a comical Thanksgiving tradition by "roasting" everyone at the table. The idea was that since they roast a turkey, why not extend the roasting to the family members too. Seriously, what could possibly go wrong?

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