Ronny Chieng argues with New Yorkers about Thanksgiving

"We're peeling vegetables? That’s your big argument?"
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Ronny Chieng in front of a sign say "all shows should have buckles"
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"Thanksgiving is coming and everyone's arguing about CDC guidelines or pilgrims being problematic. But what about the nonpolitical issues?" Ronny Chieng is here to argue with random strangers in New York City about his strong opinions on Thanksgiving.

For The Daily Show, Chieng set up a "prove me wrong/change my mind" desk to argue with passersby about whether or not the holiday is the worst.

"But it’s fun! Peeling vegetables with family!" says one New Yorker.

"We’re peeling vegetables? That’s your big argument?" replies Chieng. 

All shoes should have buckles — prove him wrong! Pumpkin pie should replace apple pie as a year-round pie — prove him wrong!

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Shannon Connellan
UK Editor

Shannon Connellan is Mashable's UK Editor based in London, formerly Mashable's Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives in the Creel House. A Tomatometer-approved critic, Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and Australian horror.


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