Thanksgiving is a day for gratitude, delicious food, and the company of loved ones around the dinner table. But between bites of turkey and slices of pie, it’s also a prime time to bring out some laughs with fun table games and, of course, plenty of jokes! Whether you’re gathered with family, friends, or a mix of both, Thanksgiving table games can lighten the mood, create warm memories, and get everyone smiling. To help kickstart the fun, here’s a collection of 43 Thanksgiving-themed jokes designed to add laughter to your table and keep the good vibes going.
Turkey Humor to Break the Ice
1. Why did the turkey get invited to dinner?
Because he was stuffed with personality!
2. What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
Wing-wing!
3. Why did the turkey join a band?
He already had the drumsticks!
4. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Peach gobbler!
5. Why did the turkey refuse dessert?
He was already stuffed!
6. Why did the scarecrow win Thanksgiving?
He was outstanding in his field!
7. What do turkeys say when they pray?
“Thanksgiving’s over!”
8. What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food!
9. Why did the turkey cross the road?
To prove he wasn’t chicken!
10. What did the turkey say to the computer?
“Google, gobble!”
Family Feasting Funnies
11. What role do green beans play at Thanksgiving?
The sidekick!
12. How do you keep a turkey in suspense?
I’ll tell you at dinner!
13. Why did the cranberry get so popular?
It had all the right sauces!
14. Why did Mom put her spices in jail?
They were caught trying to pepper the turkey!
15. What did one potato say to the other at dinner?
“Let’s mash it!”
16. What’s the key to a good Thanksgiving meal?
A tur-key!
17. What do you get if you cross a turkey with an octopus?
Enough drumsticks for everyone!
18. How does a family answer the door on Thanksgiving?
With a “Gobble gobble, come on in!”
19. Why did the pie go to Thanksgiving dinner?
Because it was filling!
20. What did the sweet potato say to the marshmallow?
“I’m totally yamming out!”
Kids’ Table Gags
21. Why do kids love Thanksgiving dinner so much?
They always get gravy advice!
22. Why did the kids bring a ladder to Thanksgiving?
They wanted to raise the stakes!
23. What’s a Thanksgiving side that kids always pass on?
The grown-up table!
24. Why did the pie go to the doctor?
It was feeling crummy.
25. What did the corn say to the butter?
“You’re on a roll!”
26. How do mashed potatoes apologize?
“I’m sorry for being so mushy!”
27. Why don’t kids tell secrets around mashed potatoes?
Because they’re always spilling the gravy!
28. What’s a kid’s favorite thing to bring to Thanksgiving?
The rolls!
29. What did the pumpkin say after Thanksgiving dinner?
“I’m stuffed, too!”
30. How do kids make Thanksgiving dinner more fun?
They add extra “whip” to the whipped cream!
Corny Jokes for All Ages
31. Why was the Thanksgiving corn so thankful?
It was finally in a-maize-ing company!
32. What do you call a corn that tells bad jokes?
A corn-ball!
33. Why don’t turkeys eat on Thanksgiving?
They’re already stuffed with jokes!
34. How do corns share secrets?
They ear each other out!
35. Why did the corn get kicked out of the table game?
It was too husky!
36. What’s a corncob’s favorite Thanksgiving activity?
Popping into the conversation!
37. How does a turkey stay in shape?
He works out at the gobble gym!
38. Why did the corn blush at Thanksgiving?
It saw the stuffing!
39. Why did the sweet potato break up with the yam?
It just couldn’t peel with it anymore!
40. What’s a turkey’s favorite piece in a game of checkers?
Drumsticks!
Dessert Jokes to Sweeten the End of the Meal
41. Why did the apple pie feel embarrassed at dinner?
Because it got creamed!
42. What did the pumpkin say to the pecan pie?
“You’re nutty!”
43. Why was everyone afraid of the pecan pie?
It was the “crust” of the family!
Conclusion
Thanksgiving is a time to come together, and nothing brings people closer than sharing laughter, along with the pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes. These 43 jokes are sure to spice up the conversation, making your Thanksgiving table games even more entertaining and creating memories that will last long after the dishes are done. So, go ahead—get everyone giggling, share a joke or two, and let this Thanksgiving be a feast of both food and laughter!
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