Thanksgiving Phrases Origin: Food Coma, Couch Potato & Turkey Trot Explained! 🦃
Ever wondered why we say “food coma” after Thanksgiving—or where “couch potato” really came from? In this fun, “feast-paced” episode of “Have YOU Heard?”, Troy W. Hudson uncovers the surprising 1980’s origin of “food coma” (spoiler: it’s NOT the turkey!), the 1976 birth of “couch potato,” and the triple history of “Turkey Trot”—from scandalous dance to epic race!
Perfect for Thanksgiving lovers, word nerds, and trivia fans. Be the smartest one in your family at the dinner table!
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – “Food Coma” (It’s the Carbs!)
01:10 – “Couch Potato” (1976 Phone Call!)
02:02 – “Turkey Trot” (Dance, Race & Real Turkeys!)
03:14 – “Stuffed” (600 Years Old!)
03:41 – “Eyes Bigger Than Your Stomach”
04:10 – “Eating Pants” (Modern Thanksgiving Hack)
04:38 – “Leftovers” = The Real MVP
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Troy W. Hudson
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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤
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