Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends gather to share a delicious meal, express gratitude, and create lasting memories. And what better way to enhance the festive spirit than with a collection of lighthearted and engaging jokes? These 45 Reader’s Digest-style Thanksgiving jokes are carefully curated to bring a smile to your face and a chuckle to your table. From the antics of turkeys and the chaos of the kitchen to the traditions and camaraderie of the holiday, get ready to enjoy a hearty serving of laughter that will surely make your Thanksgiving even more enjoyable.
1. Why did the turkey cross the road? Because it was the chicken’s day off and someone had to get to the Thanksgiving dinner!
2. What do you call a running turkey? Fast food for Thanksgiving!
3. How do you keep a turkey in suspense? I’ll tell you at Christmas!
4. What’s a turkey’s favorite song? “Gobble, Gobble, Rock ‘n’ Roll”
5. Why was the computer cold at Thanksgiving? It left its Windows open.
6. What did the mama turkey say to her naughty little gobbler? If your papa could see you now, he’d turn over in his gravy!
7. How does a turkey drink its cider? From a goblet, of course!
8. What’s a Pilgrim’s favorite type of music? Plymouth Rock!
9. Why did the cranberries turn red? Because they saw the turkey dressing!
10. What do you get when you cross a turkey and a banjo? A turkey that can pluck out a tune!
11. How do you make a turkey float? Two scoops of ice cream, some root beer, and a turkey.
12. What’s a turkey’s least favorite day? The day after Thanksgiving when all the leftovers are gone.
13. Why did the Pilgrim’s pants keep falling down? Because they wore their belt buckle as a hat.
14. What do you call a group of turkeys playing football? A fowl play!
15. How does a turkey feel when it’s full? It’s stuffed with happiness.
16. What’s a Pilgrim’s favorite vegetable? Squash, because it’s always “squashing” hunger.
17. Why was the Thanksgiving pudding so thick? Because it didn’t want to be eaten too quickly.
18. What do you get when you cross a turkey and a snowman? Frosty the Turkey!
19. How do you know if a turkey is intelligent? It can solve the Thanksgiving crossword puzzle.
20. What’s a turkey’s favorite holiday movie? “A Turkey Named Charlie” (made-up title).
21. Why did the Pilgrim write with a feather? Because he didn’t have a ballpoint pen.
22. What do you call a turkey that can dance? A turkey two-step!
23. How does a cranberry sauce feel about Thanksgiving? It’s the star of the side dish show.
24. What’s a Pilgrim’s least favorite chore? Cleaning the turkey coop.
25. Why was the turkey so popular at the party? Because it knew how to shake a tail feather.
26. What do you get when you cross a turkey and a calculator? A bird-brained mathematician.
27. How does a turkey get ready for bed? It tucks in its wings and says goodnight.
28. What’s a Pilgrim’s favorite dessert? Pumpkin pie, because it’s a slice of heaven.
29. Why did the turkey blush? Because it saw the cranberry sauce naked.
30. What do you call a turkey that tells jokes? A wisecracking gobbler.
31. How does a Pilgrim make a phone call? With a turkey drumstick and a lot of shouting.
32. What’s a turkey’s favorite game? Hide and gobble.
33. Why was the Thanksgiving tablecloth so colorful? Because it was trying to match the festive mood.
34. What do you get when you cross a turkey and a skateboard? A turkey that can roll with the punches.
35. How does a Pilgrim keep his house clean? He sweeps with a turkey feather broom.
36. What’s a turkey’s least favorite weather? When it’s too hot and they can’t gobble comfortably.
37. Why did the Pilgrim go to the doctor? Because he had a case of the Plymouth Rocks.
38. What do you call a group of Pilgrims at a concert? The Plymouth Philharmonic.
39. How does a turkey feel about Thanksgiving decorations? It’s a bit intimidated by all the Pilgrim figurines.
40. What’s a Pilgrim’s favorite animal? The turkey, of course, even if it’s on the menu.
41. Why was the turkey so good at math? Because it could count its blessings.
42. What do you get when you cross a turkey and a bicycle? A two-wheeled gobbler-mobile.
43. How does a cranberry feel about being in a pie? It’s a bit “cramped” but happy to be part of the deliciousness.
44. What’s a Pilgrim’s least favorite holiday traffic? When the turkeys are crossing the road to get to their Thanksgiving feast.
45. Why was the turkey so excited about Thanksgiving? Because it was about to be the center of attention, for better or worse.
Conclusion
These 45 Reader’s Digest Thanksgiving jokes have provided a delightful diversion and a generous helping of laughter. They are perfect for sharing around the Thanksgiving table, during a family gathering, or just to brighten up your day as you prepare for the holiday. Let these jokes be a reminder that Thanksgiving is not only about the food and the traditions but also about the joy and laughter that come with spending time with loved ones. Here’s to a Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and a whole lot of chuckles.
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