NEW YORK, NEW YORK CITY: Macy's 97th Thanksgiving Day Parade took an unexpected turn this year, leaving viewers bewildered.
While millions tuned in for the annual spectacle, the event left audiences with mixed reactions and a notable head-scratching moment featuring a three-minute ode to corn by the Green Giant float performers.
What is Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?
The parade, a hallmark of Thanksgiving tradition, encountered its fair share of eccentricities, including a performer's racy introduction of a popular float that added an extra layer of surprise for the audience.
The spectacle, however, experienced some disruptions. It was briefly interrupted by Pro-Palestine protesters who invaded the parade route. The event resumed without further incident following their swift arrest and removal from the path of the parade, which continued towards Macy's flagship store in Herald Square.
Unveiling the eccentricities of Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
Despite showcasing classic balloons such as Ronald McDonald, Pokémon's Pikachu and Eevee on a sled, Dragon Ball Z's Goku, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the parade also surprised many with unconventional choices, like an NFT-themed balloon. This inclusion of digital art in balloon form added an extra dimension of uniqueness to the parade's diverse lineup.
Amid the bewildering moments, the parade did have its highlights, including an unforgettable performance by iconic singer Cher to close out the festivities. As the curtain fell on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, viewers were left with a mix of emotions.
Netizens stunned by Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
A user tweeted, "This corn song…I’m so detached I swear…this is hysterical…which lobbying group paid for this? Fuck Corn, if you Eat Corn you’re gonna die, in 60 to 80 years. - Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade."
Another added, "What is happening with this Macy’s parade? Why did I listen to a song about corn? Why did the Greg Heffley balloon have a flat hand? And why did they decapitate a toys r us giraffe."
Another user tweeted, "Ok…I can’t be the only one disturbed by this corn song and performance during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade #shucked."
A fourth added, "I don’t always watch the Macy’s thanksgiving day parade so maybe it’s been like this for a minute but this corn song? The choreography? On family friendly television for audiences to enjoy? Who directed this I need names."
"This corn song on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is unhinged," read a tweet. "That corn song they just performed on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade was highly disturbing," stated a user.
"One of the stupidest things I’ve heard this year is the three minute song about corn that just played during the Macy’s day parade. I think I lost brain cells," claimed a user.
"Way to keep it classy Macy’s thanksgiving Day Parade . They just made a song talking about shitting out corn. #MacysThanksgivingDayParade #Thanksgiving," read a tweet.
