Dropping Turkeys Out of an Airplane

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the practice of dropping turkeys from airplanes, referencing both a comedic television episode and real-life traditions. Participants explore the implications of this act, its historical context, and animal behavior related to turkeys. The scope includes cultural commentary, animal rights perspectives, and anecdotal observations.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants reference the comedic portrayal of turkey drops in "WKRP in Cincinnati" and express nostalgia for the episode.
  • One participant questions the cultural significance of dropping turkeys, seeking to understand its origins and intended meaning.
  • Another participant shares observations from bow hunting, noting that while wild turkeys are adept flyers, they struggle with landing.
  • There is mention of animal rights activism in relation to similar events, such as the "possum drop," indicating a broader concern for animal welfare.
  • Some participants emphasize the differences between wild and domestic turkeys, suggesting that the latter's physiology makes flight improbable.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of humor, concern, and curiosity regarding the practice of dropping turkeys, with no clear consensus on the cultural significance or ethical implications of the act.

Contextual Notes

Unresolved questions remain regarding the historical and cultural motivations behind the turkey drop tradition, as well as the impact of animal rights perspectives on such practices.

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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."
 
2milehi said:
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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.
 
dlgoff said:
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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