DEEP DIVE

After asking their parents this absurd, and potentially upsetting question, many kids and young adults have posted their responses on social media. Beware that if you receive such a ludicrous text, it is likely for the sake of the viral #TurkeyChallenge, and your child may even be baiting you for a response to post online.

This prank seems to be in good humor and many parent responses are appropriately clever, horrified, and hilarious.

You: hey mom how long should I microwave a 25 pound turkey for

Your mom: uh, you shouldn’t do that

Everyone, for some reason: pic.twitter.com/1h5rhPPwtQ

— Caro (@caroprichard) November 16, 2018

Ask your parents how to cook a 25 pound turkey in a microwave. pic.twitter.com/6jtVTOobGb

— Carlos Fernandez (@thlifeofcharles) November 15, 2018

“how do you cook a 25 pound turkey in the microwave” if this ain’t my mom pic.twitter.com/5f4iVe2fH6

— ella (@lilbabyellaaa) November 15, 2018

Y’all.. my mom legit thinks I’m cooking a 25 pound turkey in the microwave I’m crying😂😂 #25lbturkeychallenge pic.twitter.com/FVAyN7sN4w

— Lindsay Kerr (@lindsaykerrr) November 15, 2018

*a week till thanksgiving*

My Brain:
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it
Don't say it

Me:
“Hey mom, how long does it take to cook a 25 pound turkey in the microwave???”

— l a i n e y (@elainey__kay) November 15, 2018

Everyday, I’m truly reminded how I am not ready to be a mother. If my child asked me how to cook a 25 pound turkey in the microwave I’d be like “idk an hour???”

— Lily Cozad (@lilycozad) November 15, 2018

guys don’t worry! my dad knows EXACTLY how to microwave a 25 pound turkey!!! pic.twitter.com/Us8wJGZU2Q

— kaylee (@whoiskaylee) November 15, 2018