If yu ahven't gnawed on a turkey neck, or shared the oysters with that someone special, then you are cheating yourself. The oysters are the most flavorful, and tender meat on the bird, and possibly the most moist. They are delectable. My SIL tried to shame me into giving him one. We had cooked three small turkeys this year. I had already shared with my two DD's. But he didn't have to try and shame me. Though he had teased me about being an old man, I had one reserved for him already, along with my other SIL. The one who teased me just got his last. I made him wonder if he was going to get one.
The neck is mine. Most of the meat is pulled from it, after it has served its purpose in making turkey broth. The meat still on the neck is mine. I did most of the work making the turkey, and so use this and the giblets as my reward. The neck meat has a sweet turkey flavor that isn't found anywhere else on the bird. It's stringy, but delicious. And I do it in the kitchen, away from everyone else's eyes. It's great to know what parts of the turkey are best for what. And I am experienced. To quote Mr. Jimmy Hendricks, "Have you ever been experienced? Well I have." Maybe I dont' use the same substances that he did, but mine taste better, and are much more satisfying.
Seeeeeeya; Chief Longwind of the North