Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and, of course, laughter. Whether you’re in the kitchen whipping up a meal with relatives or just enjoying each other’s company, adding humor to the mix can make the day even more memorable. As families gather around the table to give thanks, a good joke can break the ice, lighten the mood, and keep everyone in good spirits while preparing the big feast. Cooking together with relatives can be a joyous and chaotic experience. From bickering over recipes to sharing memories, there’s no shortage of hilarious moments. Here, we’ve compiled a list of 46 Thanksgiving-themed jokes of cooking with relatives. These jokes will have everyone laughing from the kitchen to the dining room, making this holiday season even brighter.
1. Why did the turkey join the band?
Because it had drumsticks!
2. What do you call a stuffed animal that likes to cook?
A turkey chef!
3. Why don’t turkeys ever tell secrets in the kitchen?
Because the potatoes have eyes, and the corn has ears.
4. Why did the cranberries turn red?
Because they saw the turkey dressing!
5. What did the mashed potatoes say to the gravy?
You’re the best thing that ever happened to me.
6. What’s the best way to stuff a turkey?
Serve it plenty of stuffing!
7. What did the pumpkin say to the chef?
I’m so glad you picked me!
8. Why don’t we ever cook the turkey on the stove?
Because it’s too big to fit in the pot!
9. Why did the sweet potato get in trouble?
It was always trying to be a little too sweet.
10. What’s the most musical part of Thanksgiving dinner?
The drumsticks.
11. Why did the cranberry sauce fail the test?
It couldn’t concentrate.
12. What do you get if you cross a turkey with a banjo?
A turkey that can string a tune!
13. Why do turkey cooks make terrible comedians?
Because their jokes are always corny!
14. What did the potatoes say to the cook who overboiled them?
You’ve really mashed my hopes and dreams.
15. What do you call a Thanksgiving dinner on a budget?
A cheap-chicken feast!
16. Why did the family invite the pie to dinner?
Because it’s always a “slice” of the action!
17. What did the stuffing say to the turkey?
You’re just what I needed to make my day!
18. Why did the vegetables always get invited to Thanksgiving dinner?
They knew how to make everything “stalk.”
19. What does a pumpkin say before dinner?
I’m feeling gourd!
20. Why did the turkey sit down at the dinner table?
Because it was “stuffed” from cooking all day!
21. What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus?
A bird that can make eight pies at once!
22. Why did the cranberry avoid the kitchen?
Because it didn’t want to get mashed!
23. What do you call a funny turkey?
A “joke”ey!
24. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Anything with lots of “baste” and “butter.”
25. Why did the kitchen floor look like a disaster zone?
Because the cook had a “gravy” train wreck!
26. What did the chef say when the turkey started singing?
Stop trying to be the “drumstick” hero!
27. Why don’t potatoes ever gossip in the kitchen?
Because they’re afraid of getting mashed!
28. What’s a turkey’s favorite exercise?
The “gobble” squat!
29. Why don’t Thanksgiving cooks ever ask for help?
Because they’d rather handle things with “stuffing” and grace.
30. Why did the pumpkin refuse to tell jokes?
It didn’t want to get “roasted!”
31. What does a turkey say when it’s feeling self-conscious?
“I’m not a great cook, but I can certainly “drum” up some compliments.”
32. What do you call a Thanksgiving dinner that’s cooked too long?
A “burnt” offering!
33. Why was the turkey so good at cooking?
Because it had plenty of “turkey-torial” knowledge.
34. What’s the difference between a turkey and a chef?
One’s stuffed, the other’s stuffed with talent!
35. Why did the family chef win an award?
Because his turkey was “out of this world!”
36. Why do mashed potatoes never argue with gravy?
Because they know how to go with the flow.
37. What’s the key to a perfect Thanksgiving dinner?
A turkey that’s “well-seasoned” and a cook with a good sense of humor!
38. Why was the cook feeling nervous?
Because he was about to “carve” his reputation.
39. What do you call a turkey that can’t cook?
A “fowl” failure!
40. Why don’t potatoes go to Thanksgiving dinner?
Because they’re always “smashed” by the other dishes!
41. What does a pumpkin say to the cook?
I’m “gourd” to meet you!
42. What do you call a Thanksgiving dinner served in the woods?
A “tree-topping” feast!
43. What did the cranberry say to the stuffing?
You really “take the cake” on Thanksgiving!
44. Why did the pumpkin pie go to therapy?
Because it was feeling a little “crusty.”
45. What’s the difference between Thanksgiving and a disaster?
One’s a “gravy train,” the other’s a “train wreck.”
46. Why was the turkey so bad at cooking?
Because it was always “winging it!”
Conclusion
As you gather with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, remember that the kitchen is the perfect place to let your humor shine. Whether you’re cooking, setting the table, or just hanging out in the living room, these 46 jokes will keep the mood light and the conversation flowing. Thanksgiving is about family, togetherness, and laughter, so don’t forget to share a few jokes and make lasting memories in between all the delicious food and heartwarming moments. So, the next time someone asks, “Who’s ready to cook?”, you can respond with, “Just make sure to bring the turkey and the laughs!”
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