The Standard...

by which subsequent Thanksgivings are judged.

Compared to '05 this year was quite tame.

No violence, except that wreaked by a head thrown into the wall by a collapsing Forby stool. The IKEA staple is now pretty much known as the 'seat of death' in my household; hyperbole since Eddie snapped back quickly with no permanent damage. Though they have been known to hold people of considerable girth, the Forby is now restricted to use as a small table etc. I have one in my office at work - it's good for holding extra papers and I have also used it for a small Christmas tree. But, no, I'll never ask anyone to have a seat.

I do endorse the use of extraneous picture frames for addressing any simple drywall breach.