Christmas Dinner Disaster: The Turkey's Still Frozen

Morning, love! Right, time to get the turkey in the oven.

On it! I took it out of the freezer last night.

Wait, why is it still rock hard? Feel this!

Oh no. I think I left it in the garage.

The garage? It's practically a second freezer out there!

Your parents are arriving at two. What are we going to do?

Well, you said you'd sort the turkey out this year!

Ugh, I said I'd cook it, not defrost it!

Okay, okay. I'm sorry. This one's on me.

Fine. Let's stop arguing and come up with a plan.

Could we thaw it faster in a sink of cold water?

That helps, but a whole bird would still take ages.

Um, what if we cut it up once it's softened a bit?

Yes! Smaller pieces would cook in half the time!

And we'll roast loads of veg, so nobody goes hungry.

Mum? Hi... Listen, we've had a bit of a turkey situation.

A situation? Don't tell me it's still frozen!

I'm afraid so. Could you come at three instead?

Of course, love! Your dad did exactly the same thing years ago.

I'll bring my roast potatoes as well. Don't panic.

Right, the turkey pieces are in, and the veg is roasting.

How's it looking? Is it cooked through yet?

Almost. It needs about ten more minutes.

That smells amazing! I think we've actually pulled it off!

Don't speak too soon. The doorbell's about to ring.

Oh, this turkey is beautifully tender, darling!

Thanks! We tried a brand-new method this year.

It's called panicking, Mum. Highly recommended.

Panicking? You'd never guess it was frozen this morning!

Right, everyone, grab a cracker and pull!

Oh, I've got a paper crown and a terrible joke!

Why did the turkey join the band? It had the drumsticks!

Ha! That's awful. Happy Christmas, everyone!

Next year, I'm defrosting the turkey a week early!