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Megyn Kelly’s recent on-set reaction to Martha Stewart’s now-infamous, very boozy eggnog was a welcome slice of holiday honesty on a media landscape that too often takes itself far too seriously. Kelly and her husband Doug Brunt sampled the potent holiday punch during a segment, admitting it was stronger than expected and laughing about the effects while trying to carry on the show. The brief, candid moment reminded viewers that even polished celebrities can be delightfully human when they drop the lectern and pick up a cup.
Martha Stewart’s classic recipe is exactly the sort of unapologetic indulgence America actually enjoys at Christmastime — a rich custard of eggs, cream, and milk spiked with generous measures of bourbon, dark rum, and cognac. The recipe calls for multiple types of liquor and enough richness that Stewart herself warns the drink is “pretty strong,” the kind of recipe meant for small cups and grown-up company. For those who love holiday traditions, this is the sort of no-nonsense cheer that puts substance over pretense.
It isn’t surprising the clip of Martha making and pouring the eggnog went viral; viewers loved the combination of old-school kitchen authority and the comic relish she takes in pouring “a good cognac” by the cupful. Outlets and social posts have replayed the moment as a reminder that nostalgia and a little boozy fun still resonate with ordinary people across the country, not just elite tastemakers. Megyn’s playful reaction joined a chorus of everyday Americans who see nothing wrong with a bit of holiday merriment that doesn’t come with a lecture.
Let’s be blunt: the same coastal elites who scold the rest of us about restraint are often the first to tout decadent, high-dollar traditions when the camera is on them. Watching Megyn and Doug, sober enough to do their job but honest about the punch, felt like a small cultural corrective — an affirmation that maturity includes judgment, not sanctimony. If the left wants to rant about excess, they should at least be consistent about it instead of celebrating it in glossy viral clips.
For the sensible majority who want to enjoy the season without risking safety, note that classic recipes like Martha’s use raw eggs and are not recommended for young children, pregnant women, the elderly, or those with compromised immunity. Practical common-sense precautions — like using very fresh or pasteurized eggs and serving in moderation — protect traditions without turning holiday cheer into an act of recklessness. Responsible celebration is the conservative way: enjoy life’s pleasures, but don’t be reckless about them.
Megyn Kelly’s candid, down-to-earth reaction was a reminder that patriotic, hardworking Americans don’t need to be lectured into joylessness by self-appointed virtue police. We can laugh when something is too strong, tip our hats to a skilled entertainer like Martha Stewart, and still go back to doing the real work of family, faith, and community. In a season that’s supposed to bring people together, let’s choose common sense, good cheer, and the freedom to enjoy a small, well-made indulgence without apology.
