A television host’s firm stance on holiday dinner timing became a point of lively contention during a recent broadcast, as a request for an earlier meal was decisively rejected.
The discussion unfolded when the co-host inquired about the schedule for their family’s Thanksgiving dinner, hoping to move the meal to the afternoon. The response from his wife and fellow host was unequivocal.
“Dinnertime. 6 p.m.,” she stated firmly. “And if you don’t like that, you are welcome to make yourself a sandwich beforehand.”
Not ready to concede, the co-host turned to the studio audience for support, polling them on their own holiday dining habits. While a few hands went up for a 6 p.m. or later dinner, a much more enthusiastic response—including applause—greeted the question of who eats before that hour, with many citing times around 3 or 4 p.m.
The host, however, was unmoved by the popular opinion. She humorously labeled those favoring an afternoon feast “psychopaths,” standing her ground on the evening schedule.
Her co-husband pressed his case, outlining a practical rationale for an earlier meal: a light breakfast, a substantial dinner around 3 p.m., and then convenient leftovers for the evening, eliminating the need for a second round of cooking.
The host acknowledged the logic but countered with the reality of her experience. “In theory, that is a great idea,” she said. “But from my estimation, when we’ve had earlier Thanksgivings, I wind up cooking dinner, and then I have to cook again at like 8:30.”
A final appeal—that their now-adult children could handle an earlier dinner—was also dismissed. The host pointed out a simple truth: “Nobody ever wants to eat the leftovers.”
Her final ruling settled the matter. The family dinner would be held at the traditional evening hour. For anyone feeling peckish in the afternoon, the solution was simple: order lunch for delivery. The holiday feast, however, would commence promptly at 6 p.m.
