Only one of these turkeys will be a real lucky duck.
Corn and Cob, the pair of bulbous butterballs duking it out for a Thanksgiving pardon from President Trump, made their grand debut at a swanky Washington D.C. hotel on Monday.
The Broad-Breasted White turkeys from Iowa were introduced at the Willard InterContinental hotel, where they’ll be staying ahead of Tuesday’s pardoning ceremony in the White House Rose Garden.
“Welcoming these two VIT — very important turkeys — has been a highlight that we look forward to each and every year,” Willard rep Janet Scanlon said at a press conference.
Ron Kardel, the chairman of the National Turkey Federation, also welcomed the annual tradition, saying that “Lord knows 2020’s been a little challenging,” with the coronavirus pandemic.
“I think it’s great to celebrate something that’s happy, and something that is for everybody… for all of America,” Kardel clucked.
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Remember the pair named Lyndon and Lady Bird ?