WATCH: Katniss Everdeen Trades Peeta for Pita in ‘Hunger Games’ Mashup

By Lior Zaltzman November 25, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!

If you’re like me, you’ll be spending the weekend watching the latest installment of the “Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” and weeping at having to part with our favorite characters: Effie played by amazing Jewish actress Elizabeth Banks, the ever-so-handsome Gale, Jennifer Lawrence as the fiercest of the fierce Katniss Everdeen, and Josh Hutcherson as… Pita?!

Yes, you guys, we bring you some needed pre-and-post-Thanksgiving comic relief via your favorite middle eastern flatbread.

I know, you thought it was the ever faithful and kind-hearted Peeta Malark that heroine Katniss was pining for. But the truth is, Katniss’ true hunger in these games is for delicious, delicious pita bread.

Watch and LOL heartily:

May the odds be ever in your favor this Thanksgiving! And remember: leftover turkey is best served inside fresh pita.

Lior Zaltzman was the Forward’s Digital Fellow. Follow her on twitter @liorca.

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