Many of us will be reflecting on the things we’re grateful for over the Thanksgiving holiday. But almost no one will have to do less reflection than Tater and Tot. Those are the names of the turkeys set to receive a presidential pardon (which makes it a little strange that they were named after food items). Yes, it’s that time of year again when the office of the presidency becomes a little ridiculous (by design in this case). President Obama will be issuing his last poultry pardon, and from his comments over the years, you can assume it won’t be a tradition he’ll miss: “It is a little puzzling that I do this every year … I know some folks think this tradition is a little silly. I do not disagree.” But in the new American spirit of trying to see an issue from someone else’s perspective, let’s try to imagine this moment from the point of view of Tater and Tot, and thus view it with the seriousness it warrants. And let’s also hope that they’re part of the same political party. Otherwise, after Obama pardons them, they might end up killing each other.