Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and, of course, food. But what happens when the star of the meal—the turkey—is missing? It’s a Thanksgiving disaster! Why not find humor in the situation? In this article, we’ll share 40 funny jokes about forgetting to buy the turkey. These jokes will lighten the mood and give everyone a reason to laugh while improvising a turkey-less meal. From puns to witty one-liners, these jokes are perfect for keeping the Thanksgiving spirit alive.
1. “What’s a turkey’s least favorite holiday? The one where everyone forgot it!”
2. “I told my family I forgot to buy the turkey—they said, ‘Guess we’re going vegetarian this year!'”
3. “Why did the turkey not make it to the table? Someone forgot to give it directions from the store!”
4. “Looks like this year we’re giving thanks for sides because I forgot the main course!”
5. “What do you call Thanksgiving without a turkey? A real fowl situation!”
6. “If forgetting the turkey was a Thanksgiving tradition, I’d be a pro at it!”
7. “When you forget to buy the turkey, at least you can say you saved a bird’s life!”
8. “I forgot the turkey, so we’re just going to wing it this year!”
9. “Why was the turkey so happy on Thanksgiving? Because I forgot to invite it to dinner!”
10. “I didn’t forget the turkey; I just didn’t want it to steal the mashed potatoes’ spotlight!”
11. “This Thanksgiving, I learned the hard way that turkeys don’t deliver themselves!”
12. “Guess we’re having toast for Thanksgiving, just like in ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’!”
13. “Looks like Thanksgiving dinner is going to be stuffed—just not with turkey!”
14. “Why did the turkey cross the road? To avoid being forgotten at the grocery store!”
15. “The good news is I didn’t burn the turkey. The bad news is I forgot to buy it.”
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16. “What’s a Thanksgiving without turkey? A perfect excuse to eat more pie!”
17. “I didn’t forget to buy the turkey; I just wanted to see how creative we could get with side dishes!”
18. “Is it still Thanksgiving if there’s no turkey? Asking for a friend who forgot to buy one.”
19. “I went to the store for a turkey, but I came home with 10 cans of cranberry sauce instead!”
20. “I forgot the turkey, so now I’m just winging the entire Thanksgiving dinner!”
21. “Who needs a turkey when we have plenty of family drama to roast?”
22. “Turkey? I thought we were supposed to give thanks for frozen pizza!”
23. “I told the turkey it was safe this year—I completely forgot about it!”
24. “What’s the difference between a Thanksgiving turkey and me? The turkey showed up on time!”
25. “No turkey? No problem. More room on the table for pumpkin pie!”
26. “If turkeys could text, mine would be wondering why I forgot to pick it up!”
27. “This year’s Thanksgiving special: turkey-flavored potato chips!”
28. “Forgot to buy the turkey? No worries—there’s always next Thanksgiving!”
29. “Looks like the turkey’s on vacation this Thanksgiving, and so are we!”
30. “We didn’t forget the turkey; we just decided to give the vegetables their time to shine!”
31. “What do you call a Thanksgiving without a turkey? A ‘thanks-giving-up-on-cooking’ day!”
32. “I told my family we’re skipping the turkey this year—call it a holiday twist!”
33. “Who knew that forgetting the turkey could lead to the most stress-free Thanksgiving ever?”
34. “Looks like the turkey wasn’t the only one who flew south this Thanksgiving—I completely forgot it!”
35. “Good news: no turkey to carve. Bad news: no turkey to eat!”
36. “They say the turkey is the star of Thanksgiving, but I think the mac and cheese just took the lead!”
37. “I told the turkey it could sit this one out—forgot to tell my family the same thing.”
38. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey’s favorite joke? The one where it gets forgotten!”
39. “Forget the turkey! Let’s see how many sides we can fit on the table instead!”
40. “I forgot to buy the turkey, but I remembered the pie—so it’s still a win!”
Conclusion
Forgetting to buy the turkey on Thanksgiving might feel like a disaster, but it’s often those unexpected moments that make for the best memories. With these 40 hilarious jokes, you can turn a potential Thanksgiving crisis into a time of laughter and joy. After all, Thanksgiving is about being together and enjoying each other’s company, whether there’s a turkey on the table or not. So, the next time you realize you’ve forgotten the turkey, just share a few of these jokes, and watch the holiday spirit soar!
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