33 Things From the Olden Days That Would Have No Place in Modern Society
These would definitely get problematic at Thanksgiving dinner
![33 Things From the Olden Days That Would Have No Place in Modern Society](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/8/6/1138986_320x180.jpg)
Would you mind grabbing a case of Bud Light and a brick of cheese? Our crabby old tidbits are coming over, and the happier we keep them, the less problematic they’ll be. And please don’t bring up politics, gender norms or any ethnic foods at dinner. Otherwise, these outdated tidbits are sure to bring up things that they don’t find acceptable.
Oh, and while you’re out, can you grab some gluten-free seitan for us?
Thanks.
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