Turkey flies through Mendon drive-in movie screen
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The showing of 'Freakier Friday' is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, according to
'The good news is that we are selling turkey nuggets this weekend,' the Facebook post continued, in what was intended to be a light-hearted tone.
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The drive-in's Facebook post about the strange incident was shared over 750 times and generated hundreds of comments, including some from the drive-in itself, which also announced plans to hold a brief ceremony for the turkey.
'We are getting lots of comments about mr turkeys funeral,' the drive-in wrote in one comment. 'The burial will be a private ceremony. However. We are having a 'celebration of life' Friday before the movie starts. We encourage everyone to tell your favorite Mr Turkey stories and also bring gravy and or mashed potatoes for our brand new Turkey Nuggets!!!'
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'All of this is true (except the nuggets),' the drive-in wrote in another comment. 'RIP Mr Turkey.'
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