10 Things to Talk About at Thanksgiving—Other Than Politics

She'll probably be on the radio for the next few months anyway, so getting grandma into Reputation might not be a bad call. 

Spend time asking the real questions. If your family were to get another dog, what breed would it be? Are your family members dog or cat people? Have they seen these pictures of hot Australian firefighters posing with puppies? Get on it. 

The two have been hanging out a lot lately, and she and The Weeknd just broke up. Stay up to date on the latest Jelena news with our timeline and then you can update your loved ones accordingly (we know they're dying to hear it). 

A new study found that we sleep at night instead of during the day partially because dinosaurs went extinct. Who knew? Probably not your family. You should tell them. 

The series has captivated our attention all year for a reason. It's going to be a while before Season 8, so recapping seems like a good idea. 

When in doubt, flip on a football game. Not your thing? Or is the conversation heading into the heated #TakeAKnee zone? Try talking about other sports. The 2018 Winter Olympics are only about 100 days away, so that should give you some material. 

The confirmation has shaken the entertainment world, so it's a prime opportunity to bring it to your dinner table. 

If Beyoncé playing Nala doesn't kickstart some good conversation, we don't know what will. If The Lion King isn't really your thing, though, you could also bring up Snow White, Mulan, or Aladdin, all of which Disney is remaking. Thanks, Mickey! 

Family dinner is the perfect place to get up to speed on who is going where and when. 

He's smart, he's handsome, and he's related to JFK. That's all.