Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around gratitude, family, and, of course, food. It’s a day where loved ones gather to share a meal and reflect on the blessings in their lives. But while the turkey is roasting and the cranberry sauce is simmering, there’s always room for a little humor. Whether you’re looking to lighten the mood at the dinner table or need a way to survive the post-meal food coma, Thanksgiving-themed jokes can bring a smile to everyone’s face. Here’s a collection of 36 jokes to add some extra cheer to your Thanksgiving celebration.
Turkey Talk
1. Why did the turkey bring a microphone to dinner?
Because it wanted to give a fowl speech!
2. What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
Wing, wing!
3. Why did the turkey join the band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
4. How do turkeys stay in shape?
They do lots of “wing” exercises!
5. Why was the turkey the drummer in the band?
Because he had the best drumsticks!
6. What do you get if you cross a turkey with a ghost?
A poultrygeist!
Feast of Funny
7. What did the sweet potato say to the turkey?
“I yam what I yam.”
8. Why did the cranberry sauce sit on the table in a good mood?
Because it was jam-packed with joy!
9. What do you call it when you drop a Thanksgiving pie?
A real crumble!
10. Why don’t turkeys make good comedians?
Because they always get the stuffing knocked out of them!
11. What kind of music do sweet potatoes play at Thanksgiving?
Yam session!
12. Why did the turkey sit at the kids’ table?
Because it didn’t want to be roasted!
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Gobble Up the Giggles
13. What do you get when you cross a turkey with a centipede?
Drumsticks for everyone!
14. How do you keep a turkey in suspense?
I’ll tell you at Thanksgiving!
15. What did the turkey say to the computer?
“Google, google, google!”
16. Why did the pilgrim’s pants keep falling down?
Because his belt buckle was on his hat!
17. What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving?
The turkey trot!
18. Why don’t turkeys play cards?
Because they’re afraid of being stuffed!
Corny Conversations
19. Why did the scarecrow win an award on Thanksgiving?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
20. What did the corn say when it received a compliment?
“Aww, shucks!”
21. Why did the corn refuse to share at Thanksgiving?
Because it was a little husky!
22. How do you fix a broken pumpkin pie?
With a pumpkin patch!
23. What do you call a corn that tells jokes?
A corn-y comedian!
24. What did the cornbread say to the butter?
“You’re on a roll!”
Pilgrim Punchlines
25. Why was the pilgrim late to Thanksgiving dinner?
Because he lost track of thyme!
26. What did the pilgrim say when he discovered the corn maze?
“Wow, this is a-maize-ing!”
27. How did the pilgrims bring their cows to America?
On the moo-flower!
28. What’s a pilgrim’s favorite type of music?
Plymouth rock!
29. Why didn’t the pilgrim want to make the cranberry sauce?
Because it was too much of a jam!
30. Why did the pilgrim buy a ladder?
To reach the high notes in the “Mayflower” choir!
Table Talk
31. Why did the family let the turkey join the dinner table?
Because it was already stuffed!
32. What do you get when you cross a turkey with a dachshund?
A Thanksgiving hot dog!
33. How do you make a turkey float?
Two scoops of ice cream, some root beer, and a turkey!
34. Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?
It had 24 carrots!
35. Why didn’t the stuffing get any invitations?
Because it was already in the turkey!
36. What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus?
Enough drumsticks for everyone!
Conclusion
Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings people together, not just for the meal but for the memories and the laughter. These jokes are perfect for adding a little lightheartedness to your celebration, whether you’re sharing them during the feast or while lounging in the living room afterward. Remember, humor is a great way to connect with others and make the holiday even more enjoyable. So go ahead, share a joke, spread some laughter, and make this Thanksgiving one to remember.