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

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

Related Topics: Eat Fry Love, William Shatner, Shatner, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Turkey Fryer, Deep Fried Turkey, Fried Turkey, State, Eating, Eat, Talk, Love, Public Service Announcement, Popular

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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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paul 2011/11/19 17:53:44

Yes

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I think William should lay off the fried stuff.......it looks as though Captain Kirk is carrying an extra Klingon.

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strawberry to paul 2011/11/21 05:52:44

He really did put on too much weight.

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Bill 2011/11/19 13:30:59

Yes

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I like everything fried.

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Mrs. Wedgwood 2011/11/19 12:33:26

No

But then, I no longer cook, so . . .

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HAlex1972 2011/11/19 10:08:05

Yes

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Deep-Fried turkey is delicious!!!

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Carson 2011/11/19 10:06:04

Yes

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Yes I would, Texas tradition.

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sketchbone 2011/11/19 06:05:27

Yes

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Deep fried turkey is the bomb. Do it every Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Lady Jules ♥♥ in Lestat I t... 2011/11/19 03:52:41

Yes

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We normally have one for Thanksgiving. They make nice electric fryers that you can use right on your kitchen counter. Safe and easy.

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Fluttershyfan 2011/11/19 03:36:14

Yes

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Sure. We eat fried chicken, don't we? Why not fried Turkey?

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Lady Whitewolf 2011/11/19 01:39:51

Yes

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Deep fried Turkey is TEH NOM!

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Bibliophilic 2011/11/19 01:26:00 (edited)

No

Definitely not, and even before I was vegetarian I hated fried chicken. Do you think I want to be as fat as Shatner? Here's what he used to look like. I suppose that a fried food is okay occasionally, but when eaten regularly it's just horrible for the body. I don't eat fried food, much less deep fried. I bake my own 'french fries' in the oven.

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Bill to Bibliop... 2011/11/19 13:36:24

You think, you can't get fat on vegetables? Vegetables are fattening, meat is not.You could get fat as a hog on vegetables.

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shar to Bill 2011/11/21 03:28:30

you can get fat off of any diet esecially if its ladden with oils, fats, and sugars

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Willy to shar 2011/12/18 05:31:43

Sugars, yes but not fats & oils.

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shar to Willy 2011/12/20 03:48:24

ka sara sara

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david shiel 2011/11/19 01:25:16

Yes

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Good.

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~ Veronica Arin Ayne~ 2011/11/19 01:07:51

Yes

Absolutely the BEST way to cook a turkey!!!! My kids would be very upset if they didn't have it for Thanksgiving & Christmas. This year I am forcing a turducken on them for Thanksgiving this year & they are NOT happy. I may have tto fry a turkey too to keep the peace.

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Dolly 2011/11/19 01:05:06

No

I try to eat as little turkey on the holidays as is possible since I eat enough of it the rest of the year.

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Anna E 2011/11/19 00:48:26

Yes

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I'll try it if I get the chance. I prefer eating healthily, though. Frying isn't the healthiest mode of cooking things.

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g0D_D0g 2011/11/19 00:03:15

Yes

I'm voting yes but I'd need to take a look at it first. seems like it would be raw at the center. I know I'd never prefer it that way

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(▪‿▪)DoctorWhoGuru(▪‿▪) 2011/11/18 23:46:42

Yes

Yes

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Footage 2011/11/18 23:39:15

Yes

I had a turkey frier, but alas, I lost it in the last divorce. That being said, it is by far the best way to cook a turkey. It's done in peanut oil, not lard. It's not at all greasy. The juices are completely locked in, and it's never dry. I just can't say enough. It's fabulous!

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sunniday to Footage 2011/11/19 00:09:00

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I had never heard of Fried turkey untill my son fixed it, now Thanksgiving is up to him so much better than the roasting all night & 2 days to fix the turkey.

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Lady Wh... to sunniday 2011/11/19 01:40:36

LOLZ!

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MQ-American Values Again (AVA) 2011/11/18 23:32:13

Yes

I already have... and it is soooooooooooo good .. crisp on the outside... moist on the inside.....

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steph.cox 2011/11/18 23:29:14
SarcasticB*tch 2011/11/18 23:15:12

No

it sounds reallllly terrible.

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Footage to Sarcast... 2011/11/18 23:42:15

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It's actually delicious. It's not what you would think. You use peanut oil, not lard. It's not greasy in the least bit. The juices are completely locked in. And it cooks in much less time (usually around ten minutes per pound). I strongly recommend that if you get the opportunity you give it a try.

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Bill to Sarcast... 2011/11/19 13:40:08

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No, boiled tofu and soy protein, sounds terrible.

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Sarcast... to Bill 2011/11/19 13:59:55

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i think ill stick with a regular turkey. dont wanna bur my house down

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thksfrthmmrs 2011/11/18 22:03:58

Yes

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Fried Turkey? Yes.
Fried bubblegum? No.

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Mrs. We... to thksfrt... 2011/11/19 12:41:15

Hahaha

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viola 2011/11/18 22:03:05

No

I've heard it is delicious, but now I am not brave enough to attempt frying a turkey. Hot boiling oil scares me.

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OneLastWord 2011/11/18 21:45:36

Yes

Want to learn how to do it someday. But its looks like a lot of trouble.

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Cyan9 2011/11/18 21:26:19

No

Fried turkey is delicious and infinitely better than chicken; I had it once at an Uncle's thanksgiving. I do not eat meat anymore but for those that do, you should give it a try. (or better yet go turkey-less :P)

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IndyLinda 2011/11/18 21:14:17

Yes

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It's delicious.

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pureawesomeness ;) 2011/11/18 21:07:34

Yes

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to be honest i'd eat deep fried anything

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Sunflower 2011/11/18 20:10:32

Yes

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I didn't know you could deep-fry a country...

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OneLast... to Sunflower 2011/11/18 21:44:34

What is that suppose to mean. ?

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Bill to OneLast... 2011/11/19 13:42:16

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There is a country, called Turkey.

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