Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and, often, long wait times. Whether it’s waiting for the turkey to cook, waiting for the grand feast to be served, or enduring the crowds at the shopping mall, Thanksgiving can be full of moments where patience is tested. But why not inject a little humor into those waiting moments? Laughter has been known to reduce stress and make the time fly by, so we’ve compiled 47 Thanksgiving wait time jokes to help you pass the time and add some fun to your holiday season.These jokes range from puns about waiting for the big meal to light-hearted takes on holiday traffic and mall lines. Sit back, relax, and enjoy these funny quips that are sure to bring a smile to your face as you wait for the turkey to finish cooking or your relatives to arrive.
1. Why don’t turkeys like waiting in line at Thanksgiving? Because they’re always afraid they’ll get stuffed!
2. The worst part of Thanksgiving dinner? Waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven… it’s just too much of a “wait-and-bake” situation.
3. How do you keep a turkey in suspense on Thanksgiving? Tell them to wait until dinner’s ready, and then just leave them hanging!
4. What did the cranberry sauce say when it had to wait too long? “I’m feeling saucy about all this waiting!”
5. Why was the mashed potato feeling so impatient on Thanksgiving? Because it couldn’t wait to get whipped into shape!
6. I tried to beat the Thanksgiving rush and leave early, but I got stuck in a stuffing traffic jam!
7. Why did the gravy get so upset about waiting in line? It had a lot of beef with the whole situation.
8. What did the pumpkin pie say after waiting too long in the oven? “I’m getting baked out of my mind!”
9. You know the real reason turkey is so tender on Thanksgiving? It’s been waiting all day for its moment to shine.
10. The hardest part of Thanksgiving? Waiting for someone to say, “Let’s eat!” It’s like the turkey’s big debut.
11. Why don’t pilgrims like waiting for their food? They prefer to “plunge” right into dinner.
12. Why was the stuffing upset about waiting for dinner? It felt like it was just going to be a “filler” in the whole meal.
13. You know what they say about Thanksgiving: if you’re not waiting for something, you’re probably waiting for dessert!
14. How does a turkey deal with waiting? It just “gobbles” up all the time.
15. Why did the green bean casserole get anxious? Because it wasn’t sure if it would be “cooked up” in time!
16. What did the sweet potato say to the turkey? “Stop loafing around, let’s get this dinner going!”
17. What’s the most stressful part of Thanksgiving? Waiting for the relatives who are always “fashionably late” to arrive.
18. I waited for hours for my pie, but it was totally worth the “crust” of the wait.
19. Why was the corn on the cob so upset? It didn’t know whether it would get buttered up before the meal or after!
20. The Thanksgiving dinner was so late; I had time to “re-baste” my patience twice.
21. I’m not sure what’s taking longer—waiting for the turkey or waiting for the game to come on!
22. Why did the potatoes feel so relieved after dinner? Because they were finally mashed after all that waiting!
23. What’s a turkey’s least favorite Thanksgiving activity? Waiting for someone to carve it up!
24. If patience is a virtue, then Thanksgiving is the ultimate test of my moral fiber.
25. I’m currently in a long line for Thanksgiving food… but I guess it’s just a “wait-and-eat” situation.
26. Why do pilgrims never rush Thanksgiving dinner? Because they know good things come to those who wait!
27. How did the pie deal with its anxiety about the wait? It just “baked” it till it made it.
28. Why did the dinner rolls refuse to wait? They were “rising” to the occasion!
29. What did the stuffing say about waiting for dinner? “I’m just here for the long haul.”
30. What do you call waiting in line at the Thanksgiving buffet? A “gravy train” of patience.
31. I thought I was waiting for the turkey to cook… but now I’m just “roasting” in the meantime!
32. Why is waiting for Thanksgiving dinner the hardest part? Because everyone is “carving” for a taste of the feast!
33. How did the pumpkin pie deal with its anxiety? It learned to “chill” while waiting for the oven to do its job.
34. Why did the cranberry sauce get so impatient? It was tired of being stuck in a “jam”!
35. The turkey was waiting patiently, but I could tell it was feeling a bit “gravy” about it.
36. I didn’t mind waiting for dinner—until I realized I wasn’t invited to the “platter” of fun!
37. Waiting for Thanksgiving dinner is like a “stuffing” contest: everyone’s just packing in more time until it’s finally time to eat.
38. Why did the pumpkin sit there quietly? Because it was too “full” of itself to complain about waiting.
39. I thought I was waiting for the turkey… but I think it’s the turkey that’s waiting for me to stop complaining!
40. Why didn’t the mashed potatoes mind the wait? Because they were “whipped” into shape for the big day!
41. What’s the best way to spend time waiting for Thanksgiving dinner? Enjoying the “sides” of the situation!
42. What did the pie crust say after a long wait? “It’s about time we get a little crusty!”
43. Why was the stuffing so calm? It had been “baked” into patience.
44. The hardest part of Thanksgiving isn’t the wait; it’s the wait for the last piece of pie.
45. I tried to start a conversation while waiting for dinner, but it was all just a “side dish” to the real meal.
46. How did the mashed potatoes cope? They just “fluffed” it off!
47. Thanksgiving wait times are the perfect chance to reflect—on how much food I’m about to eat!
Conclusion
Thanksgiving is a time for good food, great company, and, yes, sometimes a bit of waiting. But as these jokes show, you can make even the longest wait more enjoyable with a little humor. Whether you’re stuck in line for food, waiting for the family to gather, or simply passing the time until the big meal, these Thanksgiving wait time jokes are sure to bring some laughter to your holiday. So, as you wait for the turkey to cook or the next round of dessert to be served, remember: laughter makes the wait just a little bit shorter. Enjoy your Thanksgiving with a smile and a full belly—there’s always something to look forward to!
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