Dropping Turkeys Out of an Airplane

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The discussion centers around the controversial practice of dropping live turkeys from airplanes, which some participants reference humorously in relation to the classic TV show "WKRP in Cincinnati." The conversation highlights the disconnect between wild and domestic turkeys, emphasizing that domestic turkeys, bred for consumption, are not capable of flight due to their physical condition. Participants express concern over the tradition's implications and question its purpose, with one noting the lack of explanation in an article about why this practice continues. The dialogue also touches on animal rights issues, comparing it to the cessation of the "possum drop" event in North Carolina due to similar concerns. Overall, the thread critiques the practice as outdated and inhumane while reflecting on its cultural significance.
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Did you think that dropping turkeys out of an airplane was only a hilarious episode from "WKRP in Cincinnati"? (I think I just dated myself.) Think again!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...keys-from-planes-in-arkansas-continues-today/

And someone should show these people the difference between wild turkey and the domestic turkey that they grew for consumption. No one in their right mind would think that later could fly out of the blue with their fattened physiology and after being confined all their lives! Seriously!

And for those who missed my reference at the beginning of this post, catch up here:



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Full episode here:



"Mr Collie, we know what the humane society stands for...but Mr. Collie, a lot of turkeys don't make it through Thanksgiving."
 
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Yes, but same concept. :)

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They had stop the "possum drop" on New Year's Eve, in Brasstown, NC because animal rights activists thought it scared the opossum. It was the highlight of the area.
 
ZapperZ said:
Did you think that dropping turkeys out of an airplane was only a hilarious episode from "WKRP in Cincinnati"? (I think I just dated myself.) Think again!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...keys-from-planes-in-arkansas-continues-today/

And someone should show these people the difference between wild turkey and the domestic turkey that they grew for consumption. No one in their right mind would think that later could fly out of the blue with their fattened physiology and after being confined all their lives! Seriously!

And for those who missed my reference at the beginning of this post, catch up here:



Zz.

I LOVED THAT EPISODE! I laffed so hard I pee'd my pants! :blushing:
 
The article didn't even state why dropping a turkey out of an airplane is a tradition there. What is it supposed to mean? To ward off starvation in the upcoming winter? Appease a god or something? What are they doing it for? o_O
 
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Being a bow hunter, I've observed wild turkeys going to roost at dusk. They're are great flyers and roost high in trees but they're not so good at landing; crashing through a lot of limbs before settling down on a roosting limb.
 
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They're are great flyers and roost high in trees but they're not so good at landing; crashing through a lot of limbs before settling down on a roosting limb.

hahaha
as the old saying goes ( mainly referring to manned flight) " any landing you can walk away from is a good landing"


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