Millennial prank: Ask your parents how long to microwave a turkey
Then send us your screenshots so we can all revel in their response.
A Billy Penn reporter's mom took the question in stride
Background turkey: Kristie Moser / Flickr Creative Commons
What did millennials kill today? The traditional Thanksgiving roast, apparently.
The holiday season’s latest meme consists of screenshots of text conversations where people pose to their parents a seemingly innocent query — that leads to hilarious results. The question to ask? How long to microwave a 25-lb. turkey.
Presumably, all the texters know you wouldn’t actually cook a giant bird in the microwave. All signs indicate that millennials are still on board with ovens.
In the Philly area, parents have been providing a perfect blend of horrified and practical responses.
In advance of the holiday, we want to see more of this. Reach out to your loved ones via text, and share the screenshots with Billy Penn.
Tag us on Twitter or Instagram, or send us screenshots via email. If we get enough good ones, we’ll pull them together in an upcoming story.
A homecoming for new owners of longstanding Northern Liberties tavern, sold after 22 years
Andre 3000 is playing his flute around Philly
Memories from a Fishtown public pool that disappeared 50 years ago
‘Lights for Liberty’ vigils, protests draw thousands rallying against ICE raids and border camps
Everything City Council did — and didn’t do — before going on summer vacation
Summer bike commute: Tips on how to avoid being a sweaty mess
Philly’s injection site just picked up a ton of national support — but local opposition is also growing
Mosquito devices ‘on pause’ in Philadelphia as Parks & Rec plans audit
Entrepreneurs: What do you want to know about funding your hustle in Philly?
Philly immigrant earnings — and taxes paid — are up 13%, per new report
Meet the Temple researchers who cured HIV in mice
Why this bright pink ice cream is the most-searched flavor in PA
Philly’s longest serving elections official and political firebrand dies at 86
2 Philly murals celebrate U.S. Women’s World Cup win
Philadelphia water ice finder: 17 ways to get your cool, sweet fix
Philadelphia historic landmark index: A guide to what’s worth your time
July 4th Philly photos: Protests, patriots and a popping block party
The first Declaration of Independence was printed by a 29-year-old immigrant
Philadelphia will fire some Facebook cops. Here’s why they’ll get their jobs back.
