A family in New Jersey experienced an unexpected mishap during their Thanksgiving celebration when their lavish feast dramatically collapsed to the floor, an incident captured on video that has since gone viral. The video showcases the moment when a table laden with food buckled just as a younger cousin finished delivering a speech, leading to an uproar of gasps and screams from family members.
Kat Hovnanian, who recorded the incident, revealed to a video licensing agency that the elaborate spread was prepared for their Armenian family gathering, which included around 150 relatives. As the family’s excitement peaked with applause and cheers for the young speaker, the table gave way, sending holiday dishes crashing down. The initial shock was palpable, with the room falling silent immediately after the chaos ensued.
Despite the overwhelming amount of food that hit the floor, Hovnanian praised her aunt, who dedicated weeks to preparing the meal, for her resilient attitude towards the unfortunate incident. “She was an absolute champ about it,” Hovnanian remarked, noting that while much of the food was ruined, they managed to salvage some items from the wreckage.
The video quickly gained traction on social media, racking up over 80,000 likes on Instagram by the next day, with users finding humor in the disaster. Comments included playful remarks like, “This is legitimately sitcom material,” and “Happy Thanksgiving to the ground,” with some even suggesting it would have been a perfect candidate for a prize on “America’s Funniest Home Videos.”
This heartwarming, albeit chaotic, Thanksgiving moment serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of family gatherings, highlighting how laughter and resilience can often emerge in the face of mishaps during the holiday season.