Y’all are hardly breaking new ground here with these hot takes, guys. I’m guessing Opintel is in some sort of personal situation where that isn’t an option right now, so he’s looking for an alternative.
I doubt he read your posts and thought, “Holy crap, I’ve never thought of this... I have tons of free time and family and friends around, we will just cook it ourselves. What a great idea!!”
1. You are speculating or as you put it, "guessing." You could be dead wrong. Maybe he doesn't know how to cook and is afraid to try. Maybe he doesn't realize the benefits accrued and thinks it would be better to just watch television rather than try to bring family and friends together.
2. If it was really wrong for us to give our takes, why are you now giving yours? If judging is wrong, why are you now judging us?
3. Even if what you said is true; then, he has a much bigger problem than worrying about Thanksgiving Dinner. He should be focusing on that aspect of his life. The whole point of the holiday isn't the food but the time spent sharing with family and friends.
4. Even if family and friends weren't available, there are still churches that offer Thanksgiving meals. One shouldn't let pride get in the way of seeking out fellowship.