Turkey Day is here, which means that all across America, Lay-Z-Boys have been dragged in front of TVs because the annual viewing of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is upon us. One way to get hyped for this year’s festivities is to remember some of the most epic fails of years past. From the infamous Uncle Sam and Spider-Man incident of 2012 to the numerous bystanders injured when balloons collided with street lamps, here are some of the most unforgettable — and uncomfortable — moments in the parade’s history.
Cat in the Hat Balloon Victim Seuss Sues Macy’s • In 1997, the “Cat in the Hat” balloon hit and broke a lamp post.