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michiness t1_ixs36w0 wrote

Reply to comment by Theeclat in NBC’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Scores Its Most Viewers in 5 Years With Streams on Peacock (27.7M Viewers) by MarvelsGrantMan136

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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