Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table, enjoy a delicious meal, and, of course, share a good laugh. This year, why not spice up your Thanksgiving celebration with an open-mic session where everyone can share a joke or two? Whether you’re hosting family or friends, these Thanksgiving jokes are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. From turkeys to cranberries, we’ve got a whole feast of laughter lined up for your holiday fun. So, warm up that microphone, grab a seat, and get ready for some lighthearted humor that’s perfect for all ages!
Turkey-Themed Jokes
1. Why did the turkey join the band?
Because it had the drumsticks!
2. What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
“Wing wing!”
3. Why don’t turkeys play cards?
Because they’re afraid of getting stuffed!
4. How do you make a turkey float?
Add two scoops of ice cream, root beer, and a turkey!
5. Why did the turkey cross the road twice?
To prove he wasn’t chicken!
6. What did the turkey say to the computer?
“Google, gobble, gobble!”
7. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Peach gobbler!
8. How do turkeys send Thanksgiving greetings?
They use “fowl mail”!
9. What do turkeys use to fix their feathers?
“Feather glue” – because they’re sticking together!
10. Why was the turkey the drummer in the Thanksgiving band?
Because it was always beat!
Jokes About Thanksgiving Dinner
11. What did the turkey say before it was roasted?
“I’m stuffed!”
12. What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving?
The turkey trot!
13. What kind of key won’t open a door?
A turkey!
14. Why was the cranberry blushing?
Because it saw the turkey dressing!
15. What’s a Thanksgiving feast’s least favorite dessert?
Pumpkin piethagoras!
16. What did the mashed potatoes say to the turkey?
“Stop gobbling my space!”
17. Why did the sweet potato turn red?
Because it saw the turkey stuffing!
18. What do you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo?
A plucking good time!
19. Why did the potatoes argue at Thanksgiving?
Because they couldn’t mash things out!
20. What’s the best side dish for a Thanksgiving comedian?
Corny jokes!
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Family and Friends Jokes
21. Why don’t families talk at Thanksgiving dinner?
Because they’re too busy stuffing their faces!
22. What’s the most musical part of Thanksgiving dinner?
The drumsticks!
23. How do you tell if a turkey has bad manners?
It gobbles everything up!
24. Why did the turkey refuse dessert?
It was already stuffed!
25. Why was Thanksgiving dinner so expensive?
Because it had 24 carrots!
26. What do you call a turkey with a bad attitude?
A “jerky turkey”!
27. What does a polite turkey say?
“Thanksgiving you!”
28. What did grandma say to the overcooked turkey?
“You’re roasted beyond recognition!”
29. Why did the scarecrow win Thanksgiving dinner?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
30. Why don’t Thanksgiving leftovers ever feel lonely?
Because they’re always re-heated!
Pilgrims and History Jokes
31. Why did the Pilgrims want to sail to America in the fall?
Because April showers bring Mayflowers!
32. What do you call a Pilgrim’s belt?
A waist of time!
33. What kind of music did the Pilgrims listen to?
Plymouth Rock!
34. How did the Mayflower show its gratitude?
It gave thanks for its sails!
35. Why didn’t the Pilgrims want to play cards on the Mayflower?
Because the captain was standing on the deck!
36. What did the Pilgrim say when he was asked how he liked America?
“It’s gravy!”
37. What was the Pilgrims’ favorite game?
Truth or turkey!
38. How did the Pilgrims bring their cows to America?
They milked the opportunity!
39. What did one Pilgrim say to the other after Thanksgiving?
“That was a cornucopia of fun!”
40. Why did the Pilgrims start playing football?
To pass the time after dinner!
Conclusion
Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate the blessings we have, share delicious meals, and spend quality moments with the people we care about most. Adding a little humor to your celebration, especially with an open-mic turkey day, is a great way to keep the mood light and joyful. These 40 Thanksgiving jokes are sure to spark laughter around your table, turning your gathering into a day filled with smiles, giggles, and warm memories. So, gather your family and friends, hand over the mic, and let the jokes begin! After all, Thanksgiving is about sharing – and what better to share than a good laugh?