Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and of course, an incredible feast. But let’s not forget the hidden hero of this grand holiday: dish duty. While everyone enjoys turkey and pie, someone has to face the mountain of plates and pans. Instead of groaning over the kitchen sink, let’s embrace the humor in the situation. Below are 45 hilarious jokes about Thanksgiving dish duty that are sure to make you laugh, even if you’re stuck with the scrub brush.
The Turkey-Themed Dish Duty Jokes
1. Why don’t turkeys do dishes?
They can’t handle the pressure of being stuffed and scrubbed.
2. What did the turkey say after dinner?
“Gobble-gobble… someone else’s turn to clean!”
3. How do turkeys wash dishes?
With a little elbow grease and a lot of gravy residue.
4. Why do turkeys avoid dish duty?
Because they don’t want to ruffle any feathers.
5. What’s a turkey’s favorite dish detergent?
“Feather Fresh Suds.”
Pilgrim-Inspired Dish Duty Humor
6. Why did the Pilgrim refuse dish duty?
He was already settling enough.
7. What do you call it when a Pilgrim does the dishes?
“Mayflower Power Washing.”
8. Why was the Pilgrim thankful on dish duty?
Because it meant he wasn’t the main course.
9. What’s a Pilgrim’s secret to clean plates?
Colonizing the sink with soap and hot water.
10. Why did the Pilgrim use paper plates?
To keep the peace among the dishwashers.
The Gravy Train of Jokes
11. Why don’t gravy boats like dish duty?
They’re afraid of sinking.
12. How do you clean a gravy disaster?
With a mop and a prayer.
13. What did the gravy boat say to the sink?
“Let’s pour ourselves into this.”
14. Why did the gravy stain refuse to leave the plate?
It was too attached to the flavor.
15. How do you cheer up someone on gravy duty?
Tell them, “It’s all gravy, baby!”
Stuffing Your Plate with Humor
16. What did the stuffing say about dish duty?
“I’m stuffed… let someone else do it.”
17. Why did the stuffing refuse to wash the pan?
It didn’t want to get soggy.
18. What’s the best way to clean a stuffing pan?
Very carefully, and with lots of soaking.
19. How do you know the stuffing made the mess?
It left breadcrumbs everywhere.
20. Why does stuffing hate dish duty?
It always feels like it’s being picked apart.
Pumpkin Pie Perils
21. What did the pie dish say to the sink?
“I’m feeling crusty—be gentle!”
22. Why did the pumpkin refuse to do dishes?
It didn’t want to squash the vibe.
23. How do you scrub a pie plate?
Carefully, so you don’t flake under pressure.
24. Why did the pie slice get out of dish duty?
It was already cut up about dessert.
25. What’s a pie’s favorite thing about dish duty?
Getting to soak in the spotlight.
The Dish-Drying Comedy
26. What’s a dish’s favorite Thanksgiving activity?
Getting a towel hug.
27. Why did the dish towel quit?
It was tired of being wrung out.
28. How do dishes stay entertained?
By playing “Who Gets Dropped Next.”
29. Why don’t dishes complain about dish duty?
They know they’re getting rinsed regardless.
30. How does a plate flirt with a sponge?
It says, “You scrub me the right way.”
Family and Dish Duty Jokes
31. Why did Grandma volunteer for dish duty?
She said it was her “time to shine.”
32. How do you make dish duty a family affair?
Start a “Scrubsgiving” tradition.
33. Why did Uncle Joe dodge dish duty?
He said he was “carving out time for leftovers.”
34. What’s the most competitive part of Thanksgiving?
Seeing who can avoid the sink.
35. Why do kids suddenly disappear after dinner?
They’re allergic to dish soap.
Leftover Laughs
36. What’s the worst part about washing dishes after Thanksgiving?
Finding leftovers in all the wrong places.
37. Why did the leftovers hate dish duty?
They felt like they were being served twice.
38. How do leftovers help with dish duty?
By giving you less to clean.
39. What did the Tupperware say to the dirty dishes?
“You’re not coming to my lid party!”
40. Why did the fridge refuse dish duty?
It had to keep its cool.
General Thanksgiving Dish Humor
41. What’s the first rule of dish duty?
Always soak before you scrub.
42. Why did the sponge go to Thanksgiving dinner?
To soak up the atmosphere.
43. What’s a dishwasher’s favorite song?
“Rinse Me Maybe.”
44. How do you motivate someone for dish duty?
Remind them dessert isn’t served until the sink’s empty.
45. Why do people argue over dish duty?
Because nobody wants to get their hands dirty.
Conclusion
Dish duty might not be everyone’s favorite part of Thanksgiving, but with a little humor, it can become a highlight of the day. These 45 Thanksgiving dish duty jokes prove that even the most mundane tasks can inspire laughter and lighten the holiday workload. Whether you’re scrubbing, drying, or simply avoiding the sink, let these jokes bring a smile to your face and remind you of the joy in shared responsibilities. Happy Thanksgiving!
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