Thanksgiving is all about food, family, and unexpected visitors who may or may not have an invitation. Sometimes, these surprise guests bring with them more than just an appetite—they also bring a whole lot of humor! If you’ve ever had someone show up at your Thanksgiving dinner that you didn’t expect, you’ll appreciate these hilarious jokes. So, whether you’re hosting this year or just looking for a laugh, here are 45 jokes about surprise Thanksgiving guests that will keep you chuckling long after the turkey is gone.
The Element of Surprise
1. Why did the turkey invite all its friends to dinner?
It didn’t—it just wanted to surprise them!
2. What do you call it when your cousin shows up unannounced?
A “fam-bush!”
3. Why did the pumpkin pie freak out when the doorbell rang?
Because it wasn’t prepared for “crusty” guests!
4. How did the turkey respond to an unexpected visitor?
“This is stuffing… I wasn’t expecting you!”
5. Why do surprise guests at Thanksgiving always feel at home?
Because they know the dinner’s “all gravy” from here!
Unexpected Relatives
6. What do you say when your third cousin twice removed shows up uninvited?
“Wow, I guess we’re all ‘stuffed’ together now!”
7. Why did Uncle Bob bring a fishing rod to Thanksgiving?
He thought he’d catch us off guard!
8. What’s worse than a surprise guest at Thanksgiving?
A surprise guest who brings their own leftovers!
9. Why did the mashed potatoes turn cold when Aunt Karen arrived?
Because they weren’t prepared for that “ice-cold” surprise!
10. What’s a turkey’s least favorite kind of guest?
A surprise one—they’re too unpredictable!
The Doorbell Rings
11. What’s the first thing a turkey says when the doorbell rings?
“Gibble-gobble, who’s gobbling now?”
12. Why do pies always panic when someone knocks at the door?
They’re afraid of being “cut” from the guest list!
13. How do you deal with a surprise Thanksgiving guest?
Just “carve” out some extra space!
14. What did the sweet potato say when the neighbor showed up unannounced?
“This is too ‘sweet’ to be true!”
15. Why don’t turkeys like surprise guests?
Because they prefer “fowl-weather” friends!
Surprise, It’s Family!
16. What do you call it when your distant relatives all show up unexpectedly?
A “turkey family reunion”!
17. Why did Grandma hide the cranberry sauce?
She didn’t want the surprise guests to take a “sauce-pervised” peek!
18. What do you say when your aunt brings an unexpected friend to dinner?
“I guess we’ll just have to wing it!”
19. How does the gravy feel about surprise guests?
A little “poured” out but always welcoming.
20. What’s the first thing you do when unexpected family arrives?
“Stuff” them with turkey and pie!
See Also: 45 Hilarious Grandpa’s Thanksgiving Stories Jokes
Turkey Talk
21. What did the turkey say to the uninvited guest?
“I didn’t ‘feather’ you’d show up!”
22. Why did the turkey give the surprise guest a side-eye?
It was feeling a little “stuffed” out of place.
23. How do you keep a turkey calm when more guests arrive?
Tell it, “Don’t worry, we’re all in this ‘feather’ or not!”
24. What did the gravy boat say when more people showed up?
“Looks like we’re gonna have a ‘splashing’ good time!”
25. Why did the turkey cross the road on Thanksgiving?
To avoid the surprise guests!
The Overload of Guests
26. What do you call a Thanksgiving with too many surprise guests?
A “feast-or-famine” situation!
27. Why did the mashed potatoes refuse to come out of the kitchen?
They were “mashed” at the thought of more guests!
28. How do you calm your nerves when the house is full of surprise guests?
“Just keep calm and baste on!”
29. What did the dinner rolls say when more guests arrived?
“Guess we’ll just ‘roll’ with it.”
30. How do you explain an unexpected guest showing up with a casserole?
“I guess they wanted to ‘dish’ it out!”
The Extra Chair
31. What do you call the extra chair you have to pull out for surprise guests?
The “gobble-throne”!
32. Why did Grandpa run to the store when the doorbell rang?
He needed more “feast fuel” for all the extra mouths!
33. How do you know when there are too many guests at Thanksgiving?
When the turkey starts hiding behind the mashed potatoes!
34. Why did the yams get nervous about the surprise guest?
They didn’t want to end up in a “jam!”
35. What did the pie say when the house filled up with guests?
“I guess it’s time to ‘slice’ up some room!”
Food and Funnies
36. What do you say to a surprise guest who brought dessert?
“Well, at least you’re ‘sweet’ about it!”
37. Why did the turkey panic when it heard more people were coming?
It realized it would be “spread too thin!”
38. What do you call a surprise guest who brings their own food?
A “dish-invader!”
39. Why did the pumpkin pie get nervous when it saw more people coming?
It was afraid it wouldn’t “measure” up!
40. What do you call a Thanksgiving with too much food and too many guests?
A “stuffing” success!
Thanksgiving Table Talk
41. What did the corn say when unexpected visitors arrived?
“I’m all ‘ears’ for this surprise!”
42. How do you fit more guests around the Thanksgiving table?
By “stretching” the feast… and your patience!
43. Why did the cranberry sauce start sweating when the guest count increased?
It couldn’t handle the “pressure-cooker” situation!
44. What did the dinner table say to the surprise guests?
“Well, I hope you brought ‘room’ for more!”
45. Why do surprise guests always get the best stories?
Because they show up just in “thyme” for the gossip!
Conclusion
Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without a few surprises, and sometimes those surprises come in the form of unexpected guests. While they might not always be part of your original plan, they certainly make the holiday more memorable. Whether you’re opening your doors to family, friends, or strangers, these jokes remind us to embrace the chaos, make room at the table, and most importantly, keep laughing. After all, Thanksgiving is about gratitude—and what’s better than being thankful for a good laugh?
Related Topics
46 Hilarious Thanksgiving Day Social Media Jokes to Share