Thanksgiving is more than just a day for indulging in turkey and stuffing. It’s a time to gather with friends and family, sharing gratitude, memories, and, of course, laughter. A potluck Thanksgiving provides a perfect setting to swap dishes and jokes alike, keeping the mood light and the spirits high. If you’re looking to bring humor to your gathering, we’ve got 38 Thanksgiving-themed jokes to make your guests chuckle between bites of pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes.
Food-Themed Jokes
1. Why did the turkey bring a microphone to dinner?
Because it was ready to roast!
2. What did the sweet potato say to the marshmallow?
“You’re on top of the world!”
3. Why don’t cranberries ever get invited to Thanksgiving dinner?
They always cause a jam.
4. Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?
It had 24 carrots.
5. What did the turkey say to the mashed potatoes at the potluck?
“You’re smashing!”
6. Why did the turkey sit next to the pumpkin pie?
Because it knew how to pick sweet friends.
7. What’s a potato’s favorite game at Thanksgiving?
Mash-tick!
8. What did the green bean casserole say at the party?
“I’m here to stir things up!”
9. Why don’t turkeys eat at potlucks?
They’re afraid of getting roasted.
10. How do you make a leftover turkey sandwich taste better?
Tell it a funny joke before you take a bite.
Turkey-Themed Jokes
11. Why did the turkey refuse dessert?
It was already stuffed!
12. What sound does a limping turkey make?
Wobble, wobble.
13. Why did the turkey sit at the head of the table?
Because it was the main dish!
14. How did the turkey play football at the potluck?
With a fowl play.
15. What do you call a turkey that loves telling jokes?
A stand-up cluck.
16. Why did the turkey go to the comedy show?
It needed a good laugh before the big day.
17. Why don’t turkeys ever get lost?
Because they always have directions—leftover, rightover!
18. What happened when the turkey got into the punchline contest?
It gobbled up the competition.
19. Why was the turkey so good at charades?
Because it had a lot of acting chops.
20. What’s a turkey’s favorite dance at the Thanksgiving potluck?
The turkey trot.
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Thanksgiving Traditions Jokes
21. Why did the family bring a ladder to Thanksgiving dinner?
Because they heard the turkey was a little high-stakes this year.
22. What’s a pilgrim’s favorite kind of music?
Plymouth Rock.
23. How do you win a Thanksgiving cooking contest?
Stuff the competition!
24. Why didn’t the pilgrims tell secrets at dinner?
Because the corn had ears.
25. What did the corn say at the Thanksgiving feast?
“Shucks, this is corny, but I’m glad to be here.”
26. Why did the turkey cross the road on Thanksgiving?
To avoid the family feast!
27. How do you prepare a Thanksgiving turkey in under a minute?
Microwave it with some turkey time travel!
28. What did the pilgrim say when it rained on Thanksgiving?
“At least the crops are watered!”
29. Why was everyone suspicious of the turkey at dinner?
Because it seemed a little fishy.
30. What did the pumpkin pie say after the potluck?
“That was a piece of cake!”
Gravy and Side Dish Jokes
31. Why did the mashed potatoes start a band?
Because they were looking for a little gravy-tude.
32. What did the gravy say to the mashed potatoes?
“You’ve got me covered.”
33. Why don’t mashed potatoes tell jokes?
They’re too soft-spoken.
34. What do you get when you cross gravy with a detective?
An undercover sauce.
35. What’s the best way to fix bad gravy?
Saucery!
36. What do you call it when gravy spills on the table?
A saucy situation.
37. How did the gravy feel at the potluck?
Poured out.
38. Why did the stuffing refuse to sit next to the gravy?
It didn’t want to get too wet behind the ears.
Conclusion
Whether your potluck is brimming with friends, family, or even strangers, adding humor to the mix is always a great idea. Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, and what better way to bring people together than through the joy of laughter? These 38 jokes, from turkey antics to mashed potato mishaps, are sure to lighten the mood and keep the smiles flowing as you gather around the table. With the food delicious and the humor hearty, this Thanksgiving will be one for the books!