When your belly gets so bloated that it can double as a tabletop-like device for your leftovers.

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When you haven't seen your family all year but everyone is cool with eating Thanksgiving dinner in silence because GRAVY!

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When you can't stand the dish your host has cooked but you still eat it out of politeness.

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When you've exhausted your share of leftovers and are willing to go to extreme measures to get more.

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When you're the only vegetarian at the table -- and no one remembered to prepare anything for you.

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