Post-Thanksgiving eve might lead to a pretty nasty turkey day hangover, but in preparation for a large family dinner, it might be worthwhile to just start the day drinking anyway. For a morning pick-me-up, try a mimosa or even your favorite Irish cream in your coffee. Then, get comfortable and play along with Pipe Dream as we tune in to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and turn up to this year’s musical guests, balloons and performances.
If you’re playing along: Remember not to drive yourself to Thanksgiving dinner plans later. Call a cab, take the bus or just ask a friend to take you. Don’t drink and drive.
Take a sip when …
— You see audience members waving at the camera with too much enthusiasm
— They show the Snoopy balloon
— You see a clown (especially Ronald McDonald)
— They mention that it’s the 90th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
— The hosts interview audience members and they’re not from New York City
Take two sips when …
— They show the Spongebob Squarepants balloon
— You see a high school band or spirit squad perform
— They show the Mickey Mouse balloon
— You see any character from The Muppets
— You watch a Broadway show performance
— You see a Christmas commercial
Finish your drink when …
— There is any mention of the election
— You see a musical guest you don’t know
— You see a musical guest that is probably peaking with this performance
— You see Santa Claus
— They talk about the blowing up of the balloons the night before
— They introduce and promote a new NBC show with a guest actor or actress
— A host talks about their Thanksgiving plans