Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, togetherness, and, of course, a good laugh. As families gather around the table to share a hearty meal, there’s nothing like a cheesy joke to lighten the mood and bring out a few chuckles. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’ve compiled 37 cheesy jokes that are sure to add a dash of humor to your holiday. Whether you’re looking to entertain the kids or get the adults to crack a smile, these jokes will do the trick. So, grab your turkey leg and get ready for some laughter!
Gobble Gobble Giggles
1. What do you get when you cross a turkey with a centipede?
A drumstick for everyone!
2. Why did the turkey join the band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
3. Why can’t you take a turkey to church?
They use fowl language.
4. What kind of music do pilgrims listen to?
Plymouth Rock!
5. Why did the turkey refuse dessert?
It was already stuffed.
6. What do you call a turkey on the day after Thanksgiving?
Lucky.
7. How do you keep a turkey in suspense?
I’ll tell you at Christmas.
8. What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving?
The turkey trot.
Pilgrim Puns
9. Why did the pilgrim’s pants always fall down?
Because they wore their belt buckles on their hats!
10. How do you fix a broken pumpkin?
With a pumpkin patch.
11. Why didn’t the pilgrim want to make bread?
It was a crummy job.
12. What do you call the age of a pilgrim?
Pilgrimage.
13. Why were the pilgrims such good friends?
Because they always came through in a pinch.
14. Why didn’t the pilgrims tell secrets in the cornfield?
Too many ears.
15. What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter?
Pumpkin pi.
16. What kind of key has legs but can’t open doors?
A turkey.
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Turkey Chuckles
17. Why did the turkey sit on the tomahawk?
To hatchet.
18. What did the turkey say to the computer?
Google, google!
19. Why do turkeys make terrible baseball players?
They always hit fowl balls.
20. What did the turkey say before Thanksgiving dinner?
“It’s time to get stuffed!”
21. What’s the most musical part of a turkey?
The drumsticks.
22. Why did the turkey cross the road?
It was Thanksgiving, and it wanted people to think it was a chicken!
23. What do turkeys say on Thanksgiving Day?
“Thanksgiving is all about stuffing!”
24. What happens when you cross a turkey with a banjo?
A turkey that plucks itself!
Corny Cranberry Jokes
25. Why did the cranberry turn red?
Because it saw the turkey dressing!
26. What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food.
27. What did the turkey say when it was full?
“I’m stuffed!”
28. What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner?
The turkey.
29. Why don’t you put the turkey near the corn?
Because it will gobble it up.
30. What do you get if you cross a turkey with a ghost?
A poultrygeist.
31. What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
Wing, wing!
32. Why did the turkey cross the playground?
To get to the other slide.
Pumpkin Pie Punchlines
33. Why do pumpkins sit on porches?
They have no hands to knock on the door.
34. What do pumpkins do when they’re sick?
They go to the patch.
35. What’s the best way to stuff a turkey?
Serve it lots of pizza!
36. What do you get when you drop a pumpkin?
Squash.
37. Why did the pie go to the dentist?
Because it needed a filling.
Conclusion
Thanksgiving is a time to cherish the company of loved ones, indulge in delicious food, and enjoy a hearty laugh. These 37 cheesy jokes are perfect for breaking the ice, keeping the kids entertained, or just adding a touch of humor to your holiday gathering. Whether you’re sharing them around the dinner table or saving them for a post-meal giggle, these jokes are sure to bring smiles all around. So, as you carve the turkey and pass the gravy, don’t forget to sprinkle in a little laughter—after all, it’s one of the best ingredients for a memorable Thanksgiving!