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Thanksgiving isn't until Thursday, but on Twitter today, folks already had one foot out the door. A sampling of their holiday spirit:

The New York Times' David Carr struggled not to fall into a tryptophan-induced coma

Ambient, early tryptophan working it's magic. It is too early to just stay home and start cooking. #ByeWeek #TurkeyOfAWeekless than a minute ago via webdavid carr
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TPM's Brian Beutler shared his preferences in airport attire

Flying home tomorrow. Finally have an excuse to show up to the airport sans pants. Exciting. Dream come true, really.less than a minute ago via TweetDeckBrian Beutler
brianbeutler


@delrayser offered a cautionary tale for America's husbands and fathers

Yep. Just referred to my wife as "Mommy" while speaking to someone who is not my child. Ah, Monday.less than a minute ago via webdelrayser
delrayser


Football Outsiders' Michael Tanier found another link between pro football and Thanksgiving

Picking a turkey from the supermarket freezer is a lot like picking a prospect at the Combine. Write your own Matt Millen joke now.less than a minute ago via webMichael Tanier
FO_MTanier


National Review's Jonah Goldberg felt besieged by canines

Have you ever noticed that having two dogs in your house is a lot more dog than simply 2X 1 dog?less than a minute ago via webJonah Goldberg
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@pourmecoffee delivered some bad news to what was formerly the luckiest bird in the land

National Turkey gets a pardon from execution this week, but will still be indefinitely detained without trial.less than a minute ago via tGadgetpourmecoffee
pourmecoffee


Family Guy writer Alec Sulkin reminded everyone to pack the essentials

Get that fake smile ready. #familyless than a minute ago via webAlec Sulkin
thesulk


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