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The speaker is joking about being alone and sexually amusing himself while Thanksgiving dinner is being prepared. The line plays on the contrast between a traditional holiday setting and an irreverent private moment.
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Originally said in English.
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About Craig Ferguson
Scottish and American actor, comedian, writer and television host
Craig Ferguson is a Scottish and American actor, comedian, writer and television host. He is known for hosting The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on CBS from 2005 to 2014, and for winning a Peabody Award for his 2009 interview with South African archbishop Desmond Tutu. He has worked across comedy, writing, acting, and television presenting. He is also the host of Scrabble on The CW Network, which began in 2026.
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