Thanksgiving means three things: family, food and football.
But Georgia quarterback Carson Beck started quite the debate at the dinner table on Thursday when his Thanksgiving take made waves on social media.
“I don’t eat mac and cheese at Thanksgiving,” Beck said in a TikTok video that made the rounds on social media. “It’s all overrated. Turkey’s dry. Mac and cheese is gross.”
Although Thanksgiving food takes are something of a tradition across the media landscape at this time of year, even the boldest of hot-take artists usually leave mac and cheese out of the fray.
Sure, you can prefer ham over turkey and have opinions on canned versus fresh cranberry sauce. But mac is sacred in some circles.
He deserves to be benched. 😤 @KirbySmartUGA pic.twitter.com/LvIzw1DCAG
— B-rad G 🏆↔️🏆 (@Bdizzle_U_G_A) November 23, 2023
Some college football fans were quick to call for a retraction from Beck.
Tate’s wondering how much he should protect him
— LizVicBo 👩🏽⚕️🐶 (@LizVicBo) November 23, 2023
What Thanksgiving CB been attending?? pic.twitter.com/Up1hvjkkG1
— Nicole the Genealogist (@NikkiFree) November 23, 2023
Respect has to be earned, and he was earning it, but.....
— paul (@paulsWatersjr2) November 23, 2023
But other commenters appreciated Beck’s candor. But while many agreed with his turkey take, there were only a select few that joined him in his mac and cheese slander.
He needs some different Mac & cheese. Carson is spot on with the Turkey. It's as dry as my elbows.
— 𝐻𝑜𝓅𝑒 (@HopeDawg75) November 23, 2023
He’s right, mac and cheese is gross. I said what I said.
— Suited_Jokers (@suited_jokers) November 23, 2023
That’s my QB! Thanksgiving food is overrated.
— BobbleDawg 🔴⚫️ (@BobbleDawg) November 23, 2023
That’s my QB, Thanksgiving food is mid. And no, it’s not about who cooks it. There’s just plenty of other better options for food.
— Will Warriner (@william05aus) November 23, 2023
Turkey has been, is, & will always be the worst part about thanksgiving.
— Bobo SZN 🔴⚫️ (@TyWilli02913866) November 23, 2023
The Bulldogs (11–0), ranked No. 1 in the College Football Playoff standings, wrap up the regular season Saturday at Georgia Tech (6–5). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET in Atlanta.
