When you think about Thanksgiving, what comes to mind first? Turkey, family, mashed potatoes, stretchy pants. Sure, that’s all part of it. If you want to add a little extra fun to your feast, there’s one more ingredient you shouldn’t forget. A great joke! Entertain the kids, make your uncle laugh between bites of pie, or just survive awkward dinner conversations. They can all be done with some great Thanksgiving jokes!
Grab your plate and get ready to gobble up some laughs. Before or after that turkey? It doesn’t matter!
Best Thanksgiving Jokes
Need a go to list of the best jokes that will leave everyone at the table in stitches? Here are some fan favorites that hit the sweet spot every time. It doesn’t even have to be the pie.
- How do you make a turkey float? Two scoops of ice cream, some soda, and a turkey
- What do you call a running turkey? Fast food.
- What do you call it when you drop the turkey at dinner? The fall of the poultry empire
- What kind of music did the pilgrims listen to? Plymouth “rock.”
- What sound does a turkey’s phone make? Wing wing.
- What’s the most musical part of a turkey? The drumstick!
- Why did the cranberries turn red?They saw the turkey dressing!
- Why did the turkey join a band? Because it had the drumsticks
- Why was the Thanksgiving soup so pricey? It had 24 carrots
Thanksgiving Dad Jokes
There’s just something about dads and Thanksgiving that makes for the perfect pun storm. These classic groan worthy jokes are sure to get at least one eye roll and maybe even a genuine laugh. Explore more funny puns available on Pun Party if you need more ideas!
- Gobble till you wobble
- I only have pies for you
- I yam what I yam
- I’m just here for the pie
- I’m on a roll
- Let’s give them pumpkin to talk about
- My belt has officially gone on strike
- Stop yammering and pass the sweet potatoes
- That turkey’s looking a little underdressed
- You think this stuffing is good? You ain’t seen stuffing yet!
Funny Thanksgiving Jokes
Some jokes are just downright funny and don’t need to fall into any specific category. They’re lighthearted, silly, and perfect for every age.
- How do turkeys show affection? They give pecks
- What do turkeys use to clean themselves? A feather duster
- What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter? Pumpkin pi
- What do you get when you cross a turkey with a ghost? A poultrygeist!
- What kind of key won’t open any doors? A tur-key
- What role do green beans play in Thanksgiving dinner? The casse-role
- Why can’t you take a turkey to church? Because they use fowl language
- Why do turkeys always go, “gobble gobble” They never learned good table manners (those silly turkeys!)
- Why did the turkey sit at the drum set? He was ready to jam.
Here are some great other funny jokes no matter the time of year!
Thanksgiving Jokes for Adults
Sometimes you need a set of jokes for the grown ups at the table. These are still clean, but they’ve got a little more edge and wit.
- Calories don’t count on holidays
- I came. I saw. I conquered the pie
- I’m thankful for elastic waistbands and pie charts that only measure dessert
- Nothing like explaining to Aunt Karen why you’re still single again
- Thanksgiving is a time to count blessings and dodge questions
- The turkey’s not the only thing getting basted
- Turkey isn’t the only thing getting roasted today
- What’s the difference between relatives and leftovers? Leftovers are easier to wrap up
- Wine not bring a bottle or three to dinner
Thanksgiving Turkey Jokes
The turkey is the star of the show. It deserves its own comedy spotlight. These turkey focused jokes are just begging to be shared around the dinner table.
- What did the turkey say to the computer? Google google
- What game do turkeys play at Thanksgiving? Beak-a-boo
- What kind of weather do turkeys like? Fowl weather
- What’s a turkey’s favorite dance move? The wobble
- What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert? Peach gobbler
- What’s a turkey’s favorite TV show? Stuffed and the City. ( a classic)
- Why did the turkey cross the road? It wasn’t taking any chances
- Why did the turkey get detention? Foul behavior
- Why don’t turkeys play sports? They’re afraid of the fowl line
Corny Thanksgiving Jokes
Sometimes the cornier the better. These jokes might make people groan, but that’s all part of the fun.
- How do you fix a broken pumpkin pie? With a pumpkin patch
- How do you make Thanksgiving more formal? Serve it with a side of puns
- What did one piece of pie say to the other? You complete me
- What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving? The turkey trot
- What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner? The tur-key
- What’s the most grateful vegetable? The thank-you squash
- Why did the pie go to therapy? It had crust issues
- Why did the sweet potato blush? Because it saw the marshmallow
Why don’t pilgrims tell secrets at dinner? Because the corn has ears
Want more festive laughs? Share your favorite Thanksgiving jokes at the dinner table this year. The laughs may not be calorie free, but they’re definitely worth it.