Thanksgiving is a time of family, food, and gratitude, but it can also be a perfect opportunity to inject a bit of lighthearted fun and laughter with some well-planned pranks. These 45 Thanksgiving Day pranks are designed to add an extra layer of entertainment to the holiday festivities. From simple and silly tricks that will make everyone chuckle to more elaborate schemes that might leave your family and friends both surprised and amused, get ready to make this Thanksgiving a memorable one filled with laughter and good-natured mischief.
1. Switch the salt and sugar containers in the kitchen before the meal prep. Watch as people take a big spoonful of “sugar” for their coffee and get a very salty surprise.
2. Hide a small, battery-operated turkey sound toy under the dining room table. Set it to go off randomly during dinner, making everyone think there’s a turkey loose in the room.
3. Replace the regular cranberry sauce with a jiggly, wobbly gelatin version that looks like cranberry sauce but has a completely different texture and taste.
4. Put a fake plastic bug on the edge of the pumpkin pie. When someone goes to cut a slice, they’ll get a little fright.
5. Fill a small, decorative bowl with plastic “gems” and pass it around as if it’s a new Thanksgiving treat. See who tries to eat one before realizing it’s not edible.
6. Move the furniture in the living room slightly so that people who are used to walking a certain way stumble or get confused.
7. Switch the labels on the mashed potato and sweet potato dishes. Watch as people’s expectations of taste are completely thrown off.
8. Hide a whoopee cushion on someone’s chair at the dinner table. When they sit down, it’ll make a very loud and embarrassing noise.
9. Put a fake turkey leg made of foam or plastic on the plate of a vegetarian guest. See their reaction when they realize it’s not real food.
10. Change the volume settings on the TV so that it blares loudly every time a commercial comes on during the football game.
11. Place a small, battery-operated fan under the tablecloth near someone’s feet. Turn it on during dinner and watch them wonder where the draft is coming from.
12. Switch the stuffing recipe with a very spicy version and see who can handle the heat.
13. Hide a fake gravy boat filled with chocolate syrup instead of gravy. Offer it to someone as they’re about to pour gravy on their food.
14. Move the utensils around on the table so that people have to search for the right ones.
15. Put a fake turkey feather in someone’s hair or on their clothing and see how long it takes them to notice.
16. Replace the regular butter with a garlic-flavored butter and see how it affects the taste of the rolls.
17. Hide a small, squeaky toy in the centerpiece and set it to go off when someone touches the centerpiece.
18. Switch the napkins with ones that have funny sayings or pictures on them.
19. Put a fake corn cob made of foam in the corn dish. See if anyone tries to pick it up and eat it.
20. Change the language settings on the smart device that’s playing music to a foreign language.
21. Hide a small, plush turkey in the oven and when someone opens it to check on the food, the turkey “pops” out.
22. Replace the regular ice cubes in the drinks with ones that have tiny plastic turkeys or pumpkins frozen inside.
23. Switch the positions of the chairs at the table so that people end up sitting in the wrong places.
24. Put a fake spider web across the doorway to the dining room. Make it look spooky as people enter.
25. Hide a small, musical turkey ornament in the tree or on a shelf. Set it to play a turkey song at random intervals.
26. Replace the regular tea bags with ones that have a very strong and unusual flavor.
27. Put a fake Pilgrim hat on the dog or cat and take pictures.
28. Switch the remote control for the TV with a similar-looking one that doesn’t work.
29. Hide a small, battery-operated candle that flickers and makes a spooky noise in a corner of the room.
30. Replace the regular cheese in the cheese plate with a very stinky cheese and see who notices first.
31. Put a fake turkey tail made of fabric on someone’s back while they’re not looking.
32. Switch the light bulbs in a room with colored ones to give the room a strange hue.
33. Hide a small, plastic turkey in the gravy boat and see who discovers it first when they pour the gravy.
34. Replace the regular cranberries in the cranberry sauce with blueberries and see if anyone notices the difference.
35. Put a fake Pilgrim’s shoe on the doorstep and see who comments on it.
36. Switch the batteries in a device so that it doesn’t work properly.
37. Hide a small, turkey-shaped stress ball in the mashed potatoes and see who finds it first.
38. Replace the regular coffee beans with decaf ones and see who notices they’re not getting their usual caffeine boost.
39. Put a fake turkey call device in the yard and set it to go off every few minutes.
40. Switch the regular candles on the table with ones that have a very strong scent, like cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
41. Hide a small, plush Pilgrim doll in the stuffing and see who stumbles upon it.
42. Replace the regular plates with ones that have a Thanksgiving-themed joke or riddle on them.
43. Put a fake cornucopia made of paper on the table and see if anyone tries to take something out of it.
44. Switch the regular music playlist with one that has only turkey-themed songs.
45. Hide a small, battery-operated turkey that walks and talks in the pantry and see who gets a scare when they open the pantry door.
Conclusion
These 45 Thanksgiving Day pranks offer a fun and creative way to liven up the holiday. However, it’s important to remember that pranks should be done in good taste and with the intention of making everyone laugh. Make sure not to cause any real harm or distress to your family and friends. With these pranks, you can create a Thanksgiving filled with laughter, surprises, and memories that will be talked about for years to come. So, go ahead and plan your Thanksgiving pranks, and let the holiday fun begin!
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