Thanks, I guess

Tomorrow, Americans will gather for Thanksgiving by going around the table and saying something for which they are thankful. We always mention the major things like family, health and good fortune. Those are all wonderful things to have but it’s also really obvious to mention them and it might get a little repetitive if everyone says “my health” as they pass the mashed potatoes.

I’m here to spotlight the forgotten aspects of our lives. Let’s mention stuff that’s not so much vital or amazing but just … alright. Let’s be grateful for all the perks of life that are not that big a deal but are still, I guess, OK? Here’s a list to get you started:

Left-turn lanes

The “last” button on TV remotes

Programmable thermostats

Artpop

Corn

Ice makers in refrigerators

Belts

Online banking

The NFL’s revised overtime rules

Shade

Spell check

HDMI cables

Coldplay

CTRL A, CTRL C, CTRL V

Coinstar

Keyless entry for cars

Reverse 911

Cough drops

Bradley Cooper

Dryer sheets

Custard

Ziploc bags

4G

Collating

Anytizers

The Wells Fargo Center

Emoticons

BBQ grill covers

Advil liquid-gels

Um, thanks?