President Obama is scheduled to officially pardon a turkey Wednesday, in keeping with a tradition that started in 1963 by John F. Kennedy.
But for the second year in a row, you can cast your vote to decide which bird will win the title of America's National Thanksgiving Turkey. This time around the match-up pits "Caramel" versus "Popcorn."
Each bird has a profile on Whitehouse.gov/turkey that includes recordings of their gobbles, stats about weight and "favorite songs" to help voters choose which bird they think is the most pardon-worthy.
"Caramel is a steady and deliberate bird that enjoys soybean meal and rocking out to Lady Gaga," a statement on the White House blog said. "When Popcorn is feeling peckish, he can't stop snacking on his namesake, corn, and has been known to strut around to Beyonce's "Halo."
Last year was the first time the American public was given a vote on which of two turkeys would get the honor of a presidential pardon. People were invited to cast their votes on the White House Facebook page and choose between two birds: Gobbler and Cobbler.
While Cobbler was named the official National Turkey, both birds were sent to live out their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens.
This year, voters can share their votes on Facebook or use the hashtags #TeamCaramel or #TeamPopcorn on Instagram and Twitter to cast votes. The deadline for voting is 8 p.m. Tuesday.
While voters are encouraged to cast their votes, the White House website claims the tradition is "all gravy" and that both turkeys will live out their lives at Morven Park's Turkey Hill in Leesburg, Va.
Even so, only one bird can be given the honor of being the National Thanksgiving Turkey.
The pardon is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. ET.
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