Topic: Friendsgiving

The hosts speculate that "Boxing Day," a traditional holiday in the UK, Canada, and Australia, will become a popular trend among American millennials. They compare its potential rise to "Friendsgiving," suggesting that younger generations may prefer it as a secular alternative to Christmas. Dvorak admits he once thought the holiday involved kangaroos boxing.

A critique of modern "Friendsgiving" trends and cultural shifts regarding Thanksgiving traditions follows a clip from Grey's Anatomy regarding colonial history. The discussion covers the historical narrative of Native Americans teaching settlers to fish and farm, noting the linguistic shift toward the term "indigenous." A regional difference in the pronunciation of "Thanksgiving" is also noted.

A discussion regarding millennial social habits highlights the rise of "Friendsgiving" and specific consumer preferences like craft beer and Dr. Bronner's products. The conversation shifts to the phenomenon of gender reveal parties, referencing a viral video involving a blue cloud.

The shift from traditional Thanksgiving to "Friendsgiving" is characterized as a globalist effort to diminish national identities. Comparisons are made to the rebranding of Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day and the controversy surrounding the Dutch tradition of Black Pete. One host shares a personal update regarding the recent passing of his father at age 80, noting the importance of family traditions.

Friendsgiving has emerged as a modern alternative to traditional family-centric Thanksgiving celebrations, often used by those who prefer spending the holiday with peers. A search of the Urban Dictionary reveals several crude and prank-based definitions for the term involving turkey gravy. The hosts debate whether the trend is a genuine social shift or a product of internet subcultures.