The aroma of Monica’s legendary turkey filled the apartment, but the mood was less "gratitude" and more "grudge." It all started when Chandler, still traumatized by his parents' divorce announcement over a turkey dinner years ago, declared Thanksgiving a holiday of misery.
The room went silent as the weight of the "toe incident" hung in the air. Chandler, hurt that his "nubbin" was the result of a botched seduction, stormed off to his apartment. [S5E8] The One With The Thanksgiving Flashbacks
Ross and Monica took everyone back to 1987. It was the era of "Miami Vice" suits and flock-of-seagulls hair. A teenage, much heavier Monica was desperate to impress Ross’s cool college friend, Chandler. But the night ended in heartbreak when she overheard Chandler call her "Ross's fat sister." The aroma of Monica’s legendary turkey filled the
"I tipped the doctor!" Monica yelled back. "Besides, it was an accident... mostly." Ross and Monica took everyone back to 1987
The turkey froze. Monica’s muffled voice came from inside the carcass: "What?"