In my family, Thanksgiving was a low-key affair. We always had ham instead of turkey because we preferred the taste of pork. I still haven't developed much of a taste for turkey. It gets dry too quickly.
Like most things, this Twaggie gives me an idea for a horror movie: no matter where he turns, he always ends up on Sesame Street. He can't leave, but must count and spell for all eternity.
Normally, I'd say this is a great way to keep an endangered animal going. After all, if you want to preserve a species, turn it into food of some sort. But pandas don't appear to be motivated to survive.
Cosplay is getting so serious these days that it's the next logical step.
My dog was horrified the first time he saw a horse.
Schools can teach both practical skills and cultural heritage. And like ted said, there's no need to teach checkbook balancing in an English class.