William Shatner's 'Eat, Fry, Love' PSA: Would You Ever Try Deep-Fried Turkey?

by SodaHead Fun Posted 2011/11/17 23:51:33

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There are two things we really can't get enough of: deep-fried turkey and William Shatner. Which is why this public service announcement by State Farm insurance makes us really happy.

In the aptly titled "Eat, Fry, Love," Shatner talks of the importance of turkey fryer safety in order to prevent future fires. He does it as seriously as he can, but stuff gets pretty hilarious at the two-minute mark. We don't want to spoil it, but a "dingle-dangle" is referenced and Shatner gets pretty emotional.

But let's get to the point here, shall we? Up until this here commercial, we had never even heard of deep-frying a whole turkey. We're not saying it doesn't exist...but is it really a popular way of eating the main course for Thanksgiving? Who knows. It still makes us wonder, though. Would you ever have -- or have you ever had -- deep-fried turkey? If you haven't, you better get started. If not for us, for William Shatner.

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Hula girl - Friends not Fol... 2011/11/18 07:06:12

Yes

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Deep Fried Turkey is fantastic if done right.
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brewmaster411 2012/06/10 21:36:04

Yes

Absolutely delicious!!
Watch Alton Brown's safety fry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?...

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Willy 2011/11/29 19:17:26

Yes

It's very good.

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chrish43 2011/11/21 16:57:48

Yes

I have tried it. It's great. Reminds me quite a bit of duck when cooked that way. Seals in the juices too. Makes a very moist turkey.

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LILY 2011/11/21 16:39:17

No

nope

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SW 2011/11/21 15:14:12

Yes

Yeah it's YUMMY! Plus I would do anything the Great Shatner tells me...naturally...

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Willy to SW 2011/11/29 19:23:14

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You have to or get a court martial. He's the captain, or is it Admiral. .

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Kat Elliott 2011/11/21 14:34:57

No

Paula Deen made one of those on her show.

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llg332 2011/11/21 14:34:32

Yes

dinner is done on time...;0

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GhostlyHelen 2011/11/21 14:20:24

Yes

Done had it. It's lovely. Again , I don't know what others would think of it.

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shar 2011/11/21 03:25:07

No

even when i was eating meat
i never cared to eat turkey

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ReasonOverFaith BN - 0 2011/11/21 01:41:29

Yes

I've never had it but it sounds fantastic

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ruru 2011/11/20 23:42:53

No

I wouldn't try to deep fry a turkey, but if someone else fried it, I would try it. Deep fried turkey has been around for at least five years.

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mzemma 2011/11/20 22:42:37

Yes

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Yes, I have ate deep fried turkey and is very delicious... however, cooking that way, can be very very dangerous.... Be careful to NOT to over fill oil to the point where the oil overflows when you put the turkey in the pot... as oil must be hot when you put the turkey in the pot. Many fires and injuries have occurred cooking this way.. and it must be out doors... and not on a deck.......but rather on the ground, on rocky driveway, in the drive way.. away from dry grass, leaves, building.... better yet, Super Smoker your turkey with in-direct heat... or even better yet, order a smoked turkey from the many BBQ places throughout the country.....

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Bette 2011/11/20 21:00:05
Dolly 2011/11/20 19:39:56

Yes

totally! the guy on Good Eats from the Food network made me crave it.

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Zombiecat~Metalhead4Life 2011/11/20 18:54:31

Yes

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It's my favorite style of turkey. It's really good.

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ruru to Zombiec... 2011/11/21 00:47:52

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I like to make homemade turkey gravy. I think I would rather have the gravy than the fried turkey. It is my family's favorite gravy.

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Zombiec... to ruru 2011/11/21 00:57:44

It sounds really good. I love gravy!

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SW to ruru 2011/11/21 15:15:38

Ooooo! the only valid argument against deep fried turkey! I loves me some good turkey gravy! I guess you'd just have to cook a smaller turkey on the side for the gravy...

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rich714 2011/11/20 17:41:44

No

dingle dangle WARP SPEED MR SCOTT LOL

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Willy to rich714 2012/01/08 21:26:46

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I think that phone is a later model than G3, more like G1701.

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rich714 to Willy 2012/01/21 03:37:39

funny stuff

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Bay 2011/11/20 17:15:34

No

only because im a vegetarian, but my family does this every year. in fact, they fry TWO turkeys every year.

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whipnet 2011/11/20 16:35:35 (edited)

Yes

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Every Thanksgiving.

*For the people who have never tried it, but interested in doing so, please read how to do it properly. If you try to fry a frozen turkey it can result in death, and that is no joke. Please learn how to do it before trying*

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Kim(: 2011/11/20 15:28:34

Yes

SOUNDS GREAT!!!

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Hell Yeah! 2011/11/20 11:27:19 (edited)

Yes

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I have never had it but I am sure I will love it. It's part of one of my favorite food groups... fried.

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whipnet to Hell Yeah! 2011/11/20 16:40:06

My 2 favorite food groups are fried and deep fried.

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And Justice For All.... 2011/11/20 06:26:27

Yes

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My brother has been deep frying Turkey for a few years now and although I never tried it he has confirmed it is delicious and contrary to what people might think, if done right it is very juicy and not greasy at all.

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DMC4196 2011/11/20 05:25:09

Yes

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Duh, love me some deep fried turkey.

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Liza Jane 2011/11/20 02:23:42

Yes

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And I have! It's delicious.

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Twinky 2011/11/20 00:03:00

Yes

i'd give it a try!

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moonchild 2011/11/19 22:56:36 (edited)

Yes

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I like it but not as much as a traditionally baked turkey. The texture isn't 'right' with fried turkey!

I'm shocked people haven't heard of it. I guess it's a Texas thing?

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whipnet to moonchild 2011/11/20 16:37:33

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My thought too about a Texas things and most people here not have tried it. I've fried one (along with a smoked one as well) every Thanksgiving for decades now.

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Walks_on_Clouds 2011/11/19 22:28:27

Yes

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Never had it, but hear its wonderful.

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jgh57 2011/11/19 21:21:19

Yes

It's great.

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pammerjammer 2011/11/19 20:43:21

Yes

Where you been? Turkeys have taken the hot oil dip for years! Very tasty. Gets Mom outta the kitchen too. So she can watch football and relax.

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TommyB 2011/11/19 20:06:32

Yes

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One of my sons bought a deep fryer several years ago and invited us over for a turkey dinner. I was pleasantly surprised at how moist and flavorful the turkey was. I highly reccommend trying it, If you like regular roast turkey you'll probably love it deep fried. Word of caution though, as with all fryers, that hot oil is dangerous and has to be treated as such.

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Pam 2011/11/19 20:00:26

Yes

Already have it's delicious and goes faster at the table than oven roast.

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westernslope~PWCM~JLA 2011/11/19 18:31:54

Yes

who is capt kirk, thought this guy was for priceline?

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Willy to western... 2011/12/13 16:14:58

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