Two of America's most iconic presidential turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, are getting a luxurious stay at Washington D.C.'s upscale Willard Hotel as they prepare to share the honor of being spared from the dinner table. The pre-holiday ritual is set to take place on Tuesday.
The pair arrived in the nation's capital on Monday following their home state of North Carolina, where they have been making headlines for weeks. As the event approaches, the turkeys will indulge in fine dining and relaxation at the hotel, a far cry from their farm-raised days.
While the details of their luxurious getaway are not yet available, sources close to the White House say that Gobble and Waddle will be treated like VIPs during their stay. The exact itinerary for the pampered birds is still under wraps, but insiders assure that they will have plenty of time to enjoy the hotel's amenities before being presented with a special pardon from President.
The tradition of sparing two turkeys each year, dating back to 1947, has been met with criticism from animal welfare groups and some lawmakers, who argue it perpetuates the notion of using animals for entertainment. However, supporters of the event claim it promotes goodwill towards the country's leader and serves as a symbolic gesture of gratitude.
Gobble and Waddle will be the main attraction at Tuesday's ceremony, where they will be presented with their official pardon certificates by President and accompanied by a host of other high-profile guests, including celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries. The event is expected to draw large crowds and generate significant media attention, making it one of the most-watched and highly anticipated events on the US presidential calendar.
In the meantime, Gobble and Waddle are taking full advantage of their luxurious accommodations, likely enjoying some well-deserved rest before they take center stage at Tuesday's ceremony.
The pair arrived in the nation's capital on Monday following their home state of North Carolina, where they have been making headlines for weeks. As the event approaches, the turkeys will indulge in fine dining and relaxation at the hotel, a far cry from their farm-raised days.
While the details of their luxurious getaway are not yet available, sources close to the White House say that Gobble and Waddle will be treated like VIPs during their stay. The exact itinerary for the pampered birds is still under wraps, but insiders assure that they will have plenty of time to enjoy the hotel's amenities before being presented with a special pardon from President.
The tradition of sparing two turkeys each year, dating back to 1947, has been met with criticism from animal welfare groups and some lawmakers, who argue it perpetuates the notion of using animals for entertainment. However, supporters of the event claim it promotes goodwill towards the country's leader and serves as a symbolic gesture of gratitude.
Gobble and Waddle will be the main attraction at Tuesday's ceremony, where they will be presented with their official pardon certificates by President and accompanied by a host of other high-profile guests, including celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries. The event is expected to draw large crowds and generate significant media attention, making it one of the most-watched and highly anticipated events on the US presidential calendar.
In the meantime, Gobble and Waddle are taking full advantage of their luxurious accommodations, likely enjoying some well-deserved rest before they take center stage at Tuesday's ceremony.
can you believe these two turkeys are livin' it up like they're on a birdie vacation? Like, who gets to stay in the Willard Hotel just because they're presidential turkeys 
I mean, I'd love to see Gobble and Waddle's Instagram posts – "Just chillin' by the pool, livin' my best turkey life 
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. And honestly, who cares what animal welfare groups think? It's not like they're forcing anyone to eat a turkey sandwich 
. Let's just enjoy the turkeys' Turkey Day party 
and their fancy new lives 
. I wonder if Gobble and Waddle are having some gobbling good times at the Willard Hotel or if they're just winging it (okay, I'll stop with the turkey puns now) 
and it's pretty funny how the WH is trying to spin this as "goodwill" towards the Prez. Newsflash: we know what's really going on here... animals get spared so we don't feel too bad about gobbling them up in December 
I mean come on, can't we just have a simple, stress-free holiday season without all this fuss? These turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, are literally living their best lives right now - fine dining, relaxation, and VIP treatment at the Willard Hotel. And for what? So the President can give them a special pardon certificate? 
It's like, we get it, being spared from the dinner table is cool and all, but can't we just focus on the actual holiday spirit instead of making a big deal out of two turkeys? 
. I'm not sure about the whole tradition thing, but hey, at least it's something fun for the tourists and keeps the media buzzing 
. Can't wait to see those two strut their stuff on Tuesday 
!
this year tho i wish theyd do a livestream of gobble & waddle's hotel stay tho thatd be 
. On one hand, I get that two turkeys get to live another day and all that, but on the other hand, isn't it just perpetuating the idea of using animals for entertainment? Like, we're still talking about eating turkeys in November 
. It's like, we're supposed to be celebrating this weird tradition where these poor birds get pampered and then... what, go back to their farm or something? 
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. And let's be real, it's not like they're actually doing anything good for the animals or the environment. They're just getting pampered and treated like VIPs while we're still dealing with actual issues in this country 
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. I mean, who needs $10k+ hotel stays when there are homeless people struggling on the streets? It's just a PR stunt to make the President look all nice and stuffy... and what about the turkeys' actual lives before they got rescued? Was it really worth sparing them just for a fancy ceremony? 
The system is just so broken, it's all about appearances over substance.
. I mean, who says you can't have fun and be a VIP at the same time? It's like when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade – or in this case, turkey treats! The real lesson here is that even though we might disagree on certain things, we can still appreciate the little things and find joy in unexpected places 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to live it up at the Willard Hotel for a day? It's all about perspective and finding the silver lining 
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im just wondering how much it costs for the hotel to have a turkey in one of their suites lol its like a 5 star resort or something... and what do u think is gonna happen to them after they get pardoned tho? are they gonna be released back into the wild or go to some kind of sanctuary? also, dont even get me started on why we need to celebrate president with turkeys 
I wonder what kinda food dey gonna get 2 eat 
I'm literally so confused about this whole turkey thing 
. I mean, I get it, it's a tradition and all that jazz, but can't we just be like "hey, let's adopt some veganism or something" instead of making these poor birds feel like royalty?! 
. And what about the rest of the turkeys who aren't lucky enough to be spared? Do they get to enjoy a luxurious life too?! 
The whole pardon thing is pretty cool, I guess. It's not like we're actually eating turkeys on Thanksgiving anymore. That's gotta be a win for animal welfare groups.
I'm sure Gobble and Waddle will make some awesome friends during the ceremony.
I'm all about celebrating our leaders, but let's be real, these two are already winners in my book 
can you even imagine being a turkey and getting to live it up at the Willard Hotel?! 
. Can't we just leave them in peace and not make such a big fuss over 'em? The media attention is gonna be crazy, I'm sure... what a waste of resources 
Anyway, I guess it's nice that Gobble and Waddle are getting some pampering before they become the "face" of the holiday season. More power to them, I suppose!