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Theeclat t1_ixrxwsb wrote

What am I missing about parades? I cannot stand them.

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HortonHearsTheWho t1_ixs0g40 wrote

What do your kids think?

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Filmatic113 t1_ixs2lgo wrote

Redditors don’t have kids

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Theeclat t1_ixsq246 wrote

They freaking love them. However, I haven’t tested a televised one. I can’t see it being important as no candy is involved, but I will report back. Please be patient. It may take years.

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muad_dibs t1_ixtaskc wrote

I remember going to the Thanksgiving parades in Charlotte as kid, those were always fun. Watching parades on TV have never been fun to me.

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michiness t1_ixs36w0 wrote

Real answer - I like them as a shared celebration. For the Macy’s and Rose parades, I like having them on in the background as I start my morning. The commentary is comforting. I like seeing the balloons, the floats, the hard work people put into designing them. I like seeing the shows and the dancing. And if it’s in person, I like the festive atmosphere.

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Theeclat t1_ixsqgcp wrote

This is a perfect response!

My mother in-law probably feels the same! I am glad others enjoy them, but I am at a state of my life where time is at a premium (ironic for an idiot posting on Reddit I know), so spending this time play catch or games with the kids is more intriguing.

I hope that I can learn to like them more as liking more in this world is a freaking super power!

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michiness t1_ixsqqu7 wrote

Awww I love that! Not enough people adopt the idea of not yucking other people's yums :)

Growing up we had the parade on while we started cooking dinner, made coffee/hot chocolate, that sort of thing, and if we weren't doing anything, we'd just sit and chat or play games while watching it. I don't like parades enough to sit and stare at it for three hours, but it's warm and fuzzy for me to have on while I'm doing other things.

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Theeclat t1_ixsrvha wrote

I am not allowed to yuck anyone’s yum! I love baseball. Even watching it on TV…. I have no real right to judge…

Hope your weekend is great!

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michiness t1_ixsxuvg wrote

Baseball is the best! Similar vibe I think - it's on, you pay attention to the exciting parts, but really it's a good excuse to socialize and drink beer.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well, friend!

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Bears_On_Stilts t1_ixsyhei wrote

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is mostly a big commercial for NYC tourism- note that Broadway gets the full first hour, and Broadway performers and NYC landmarks or fixtures are mostly featured throughout. The parade coverage itself is nominally the star, but it's the city itself that actually is the point, as is hinted by "New York, New York" being the official theme song instead of "I Love a Parade."

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Theeclat t1_ixt3usl wrote

I am from the Midwest, so my ability to truly respect the deference for the importance of its local influence is not appreciable.

I don’t hope to take away from its appreciation. I am just not into it.

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lurkerfromstoneage t1_ixt97mb wrote

From the Midwest… we watched it every year growing up. Just quintessential Thanksgiving tradition coziness I guess and usually it’s a distraction from everything else going on food prep wise in the home maybe, and just nice/harmless to have on with relatives or company, regardless.

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Theeclat t1_ixtdoj2 wrote

Glad you love it. Continue this. Anyone (me) should never change this.

Have a great weekend!

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spyson t1_ixsqbbn wrote

I like the well decorated floats, blimps, and marching bands.

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Theeclat t1_ixsrisz wrote

Don’t stop enjoying them! A lot of time and effort were put into them. It is not something I enjoy, but am willing to learn to.

Happy thanksgiving weekend!

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spyson t1_ixsuh7z wrote

Happy Thanksgiving!

It might not be for everyone so don't feel any pressure that you have to.

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