Thanksgiving is the time of year when we indulge in delicious feasts, share stories with family, and create wonderful memories. But once the big meal is over, there’s one more tradition that many families enjoy—the mountain of leftovers that fills the fridge for days afterward. These leftovers can fuel creative cooking, but they can also inspire a little humor. After all, what better way to enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers than with a good laugh? Here’s a collection of 37 hilarious Thanksgiving leftovers jokes that will keep the laughter going as long as the turkey lasts!
1. Why did the turkey refuse to be a leftover?
It was already stuffed!
2. What do you call a turkey that comes back to life?
A leftover zombie.
3. How do leftovers stay fresh for so long?
Because they’re cold turkey!
4. Why did the mashed potatoes get a job?
Because they were tired of being left out!
5. What’s a leftover’s favorite exercise?
Turkey trots!
6. Why was the fridge so crowded after Thanksgiving?
Because everyone wanted to be part of the cold cut!
7. What did the stuffing say to the turkey on the day after Thanksgiving?
“Let’s roll, we’ve got some leftovers to conquer.”
8. Why don’t leftovers like to hang out with fresh food?
Because they’re always bringing up the past!
9. How do you make leftover turkey disappear?
Eat it, abracadabra!
10. What’s a leftover pie’s favorite hobby?
Baking a new plan to avoid being eaten!
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11. What do leftovers and jokes have in common?
They’re always better the second time around.
12. Why did the leftover casserole break up with the fridge?
It felt like their relationship had gone cold.
13. What did the cranberry sauce say to the turkey leftovers?
“Don’t worry, I’m stuck on you!”
14. Why did the turkey bring a suitcase?
Because it knew it was going on a leftover vacation.
15. What did the bread roll say to the butter on Thanksgiving night?
“I knead you more than ever now that the feast is over!”
16. What’s a leftover turkey’s favorite holiday song?
“I’ll Be Back Again Someday.”
17. Why did the stuffing refuse to leave the table?
It wasn’t ready to be boxed up yet.
18. How do you know the leftovers are getting old?
They start telling stale jokes.
19. What did the pumpkin pie say to the leftover turkey?
“I think we’re crust meant to be together.”
20. Why did the green beans start a protest?
They didn’t want to be stuck in leftover limbo.
21. How do leftover rolls stay so calm?
They’re on a “bread and butter” meditation plan.
22. Why don’t leftovers tell secrets?
Because they always end up being re-served!
23. What did the leftover gravy say to the mashed potatoes?
“Stick with me, we’re in this together!”
24. Why did the leftover pie get so much attention?
Because it had all the right fillings.
25. How do you make leftovers more interesting?
You spice things up with a little turkey humor!
26. What’s a leftover’s least favorite part of Thanksgiving?
Being forgotten in the back of the fridge!
27. Why did the turkey leftovers join a fitness class?
They wanted to trim the fat before Monday!
28. What do you get when you cross leftover turkey with a time machine?
Thanksgiving dinner all over again.
29. Why did the leftover casserole start a podcast?
To talk about its side dish experiences!
30. What did the sweet potatoes say to the marshmallows?
“Let’s stick together—we make a great leftover team!”
31. Why was the refrigerator so happy after Thanksgiving?
It had never been so full of cool leftovers!
32. What do you call a bunch of leftovers having a meeting?
A turkey conference!
33. Why did the turkey leftovers turn into a stand-up comedian?
It couldn’t stop cracking jokes!
34. What do leftovers and comedians have in common?
They both know how to work a crowd.
35. How did the gravy convince the potatoes to get along?
By pouring on the charm.
36. What’s a leftover turkey’s favorite game?
Hide and “seek-and-eat” in the fridge.
37. What did the cranberry sauce do when it felt lonely?
It joined a leftover support group!
Conclusion
Just like the delicious dishes that stretch into the days following Thanksgiving, the joy and laughter can linger on as well. With these 37 hilarious Thanksgiving leftovers jokes, you’ll have more than enough material to keep the family chuckling long after the big meal. From turkey to pie, these jokes will make the feast’s leftovers something to smile about. After all, Thanksgiving isn’t just about food—it’s about making memories, and sometimes, those memories come with a side of laughter. So, as you dig into your leftovers, why not serve up a joke or two? Enjoy the food, the fun, and the humor that comes with every delicious bite!