I don't like how frying turkey has gotten a bad rap because stupid people start fires because they don't know what they're doing. My dad is from Mississippi and has been frying turkeys for 30 years and has never had a problem.
My dad is from Jersey, he showed me one time how to fry a turkey. Was on a pretty cold day. He asked me if he wanted me to have some assistance the year prior, I said no of course, it's pretty simple as long as you take your time. The results show.