Two customers, one behind the other, quietly enter a busy restaurant on Thanksgiving day. Both look around, taking in the festive decorations that adorn the front lobby, their gaze landing finally upon a mirror. One customer carries blatant shock on his face as he realizes the person who entered behind him was not a person at all. Rather, a plump turkey with large brown and white feathers, a bright red throat and an orange scarf stands proudly, with a glint of curiosity shining in his eyes.

The man turns around hastily. The two stare at each other with grand intensity; neither flinches nor looks away from the other. In that moment, the turkey notices the man’s change of heart and offers to buy his dinner as long as he is willing to share his time with the humble bird.

Once seated, the two customers chat as niceties may dictate, ordering their drinks once prompted.

The restaurant manager makes time to bring the customers their drinks, taking special notice of the bird many of his employees had been whispering about. Greg, as shown on his nametag, asks the bird if he would like a tour of the kitchen. Appalled, the turkey’s new acquaintance refuses the offer on the bird’s behalf, claiming that there is an imbalance in the value the manager places on life.

Truly disgusted, the manager replied, “I refuse to see you both as unequal! That’s why I eat both human flesh and turkey meat,” before storming back into his kitchen with a red face.

An awkward silence fell over the restaurant. The diners in the surrounding booths pause their conversations in response to the commotion. The man glances at his meaty friend apologetically.

The turkey, after staring at the menu once more, says, “Let’s go for coffee…I’m already stuffed.”

Then, the two customers pick up their belongings and exit as quietly as they entered.