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Published on Nov 19, 2012

For the most authentic Thanksgiving, the animator Drew Christie argues that eel should reclaim its rightful place at every dinner table.

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  • daftrhetoric

    daftrhetoric 6 months ago

    Turkey, I'm really happy for you, I'ma let you finish, but Eel is one of the most delicious meats of all time.

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  • ideaaedi

    ideaaedi 6 months ago

    6 eels watched this video.

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  • SubtlePineapple

    SubtlePineapple 6 months ago

    Part humor, part history, part to raise awareness.

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  • xxa455xx

    xxa455xx 6 months ago

    i love eel

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  • Allan Ballan

    Allan Ballan 7 months ago

    Why make this video? The eel is about to go extinct already?

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  • ajayinthelife1

    ajayinthelife1 7 months ago

    Because...... the native americans didn't eat sushi? Did you even watch the video ?

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    Quitoman 7 months ago

    why not sushi?

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  • Quitoman

    Quitoman 7 months ago

    Firsttt

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