1395 - Childhood Cornucopia Specials

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Nov 18, 2025

Drift away with a nostalgic journey as Chill Scoots shares whimsical tales from childhood, blending animated Thanksgiving specials with personal family anecdotes. Experience a hilarious mishap involving a paperboard water-table and a missed Bugs Bunny special. Relive the charm of the Garfield Thanksgiving and the Smurfs' Feast of Plenty, complete with magical porridge overflow. The trip down memory lane is punctuated by classic 80s commercials that brought joy to holiday TV. Join in for a delightful mix of nostalgia and humor!

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Let the lazy river of porridge carry you off to Dreamland as Chill Scoots meanders from personal essay to TV recap to straight up watching commercials.

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