Wednesday's Writing Prompt — Turkey!

Thanksgiving is in just a few hours, and your character has someone been put in charge of making the meal. Has he done this ten times before? Or maybe this is his first time cooking a turkey? Is he doing this alone or does he have someone there to help him? Does something catch on fire, or explode in the microwave? Does the turkey look completely torched, or for some reason, is turkey just not seeming to cook? Were there any initial steps your character forgot to do beforehand? Has he meticulously followed a recipe? Is there anything he's forgotten?

Write a comedy scene that leaves your character in a state of disarray. Think about all the things that go wrong for him. Even if these create a feeling of sadness, creating comedic moments can be a great way to give your reader a break from the tension, and help them to feel more sympathetic toward your character. Visualize the scene in your mind and work on conveying your character's emotions through his response to the situation melting down around him. What does this reveal about your character himself? Is there any way he can save the meal, or will people walk into a kitchen with mashed potatoes on the floor and a freshly burnt turkey sitting on the stove top?