101 Thanksgiving Jokes for Big Laughs at the Table in 2025
When the holiday stress starts to bubble up, pulling out a few Thanksgiving jokes is a great way to lighten the mood. Laughter works as a natural icebreaker at the table, whether you’re waiting for the turkey to finish or trying to distract yourself from family debates about football.
And it turns out laughter is more than comic relief. According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter can even reduce stress and boost your immune system, which makes Thanksgiving humor more than just fun — it’s healthy too. So if you're looking for funny Thanksgiving jokes that’ll have the whole table laughing, you've come to the right place. This list covers it all — from corny dad puns to clever one-liners. Without further ado, here are our Thanksgiving jokes for turkey trotters of all ages.
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- Thanksgiving Dad Jokes
- Funny Thanksgiving Jokes for All Ages
- Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
- Thanksgiving Jokes for Adults
- Short and One-Liner Thanksgiving Jokes
- Turkey Jokes (Clean and Silly)
- Dirty Thanksgiving Jokes That Push the Line
- Thanksgiving Joke FAQs
Thanksgiving Dad Jokes
We’re kicking things off with hilarious Thanksgiving dad jokes that would make even the grumpiest uncle crack a smile. Seriously, these are the kind of corny Thanksgiving dad jokes that usually end with a decidedly pun-ishing bu-dum tish, so get ready to either gobble up the laughs or groan like you’ve overindulged in pie. If this list has you salivating for more, try these Chuck Norris jokes for a guaranteed laugh.
Corny Dad Jokes That Actually Land
1. Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive? It had 24 carrots.
2. Why did the sweet potato cross the road? To prove it wasn’t chicken.
3. Why did the turkey join a band? Because it already had the drumsticks.
4. What did the baby corn say to the mama corn? Where’s popcorn?
5. What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner? The tur-key.
6. Why did the cranberries turn red? Because they saw the turkey dressing.
7. What would you wear to Thanksgiving? A har-vest!
8. Why did the scarecrow win the Nobel Prize? Because he was outstanding in his field.
9. What’s stuffing’s favorite karaoke anthem? “Hit me baby one more thyme.”
Pumpkin Pie Puns You Can’t Escape
10. Why do pumpkins never argue? They just squash the beef.
11. What do you get when you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter? Pumpkin pi.
12. Why was the pumpkin so good at sports? It had great gourd-manship.
13. Why did the pie go to school? To become a little smarter — crust me on this one.
Turkey Time One-Liners
14. What do you call a turkey on the day after Thanksgiving? Lucky.
15. Why did the turkey sit on the drumstick? He wanted to be a chicken drummer.
16. How do you keep a turkey in suspense? Just wait until dessert.
17. Why don’t turkeys play cards? Because they’re afraid of the fowl play.
18. Why did the stuffing go to therapy? It had too many layers.
19. What do you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo? A turkey that plucks itself.
Funny Thanksgiving Jokes for All Ages
These are some of the best Thanksgiving jokes to share if you’ve got the whole family coming over. They’re made for the full crowd — kids, cousins, grandparents and anyone else squeezed around the table. They’re light, a little silly and safe to share before dinner or in between bites of pie.
Jokes to Break the Ice Before Dinner
20. What do you call a running turkey? Fast food.
21. Why did the turkey cross the road? It was the chicken’s day off.
22. What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving? The turkey trot.
23. How do potatoes make it overseas? They hop on gravy boats.
24. How do you fix a broken pumpkin pie? With a pumpkin patch.
Family-Friendly Thanksgiving One-Liners
25. Why did the sweet potato blush? Because it saw the yams.
26. Why does everyone love corn at Thanksgiving? Because it’s simply ear-resistible.
27. Why did the pilgrims’ pants always fall down? Because they wore their belt buckles on their hats.
28. What’s a turkey’s favorite game? Beak-a-boo.
29. Why did the pumpkin pie go to the doctor? It was feeling crummy.
Rapid-Fire Thanksgiving Jokes for Quick Laughs
30. What’s a turkey’s favorite type of music? Wrap.
31. How do you catch a unique turkey? Unique up on it.
32. How do you catch a tame turkey? Tame way, unique up on it.
33. Why did the turkey go to school? To improve its “gobble-gebra” skills.
34. How do you keep Thanksgiving guests from fighting over the rolls? Tell them to loaf around.
35. Why was the turkey afraid of Thanksgiving? It knew it would be roasted.
36. What did the turkey say to the computer? Google, google!
Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
Keep the fun going with some good Thanksgiving jokes for kids. We’ve got a mix of funny one-liners that are easy for little ones to memorize and share, as well as classic knock-knock jokes to keep the giggles going before dinner.
Knock-Knock Thanksgiving Jokes
37. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Arthur. Arthur who? Arthur any leftovers for me?
38. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Turkey. Turkey who? Turkey your seat before dinner.
39. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Pumpkin. Pumpkin who? Pumpkin up the jam, it’s Thanksgiving.
40. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce be thankful for pie.
41. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Honey. Honey who? Honey, pass the mashed potatoes, please.
Short and Simple Jokes Kids Can Remember
42. How do you make a turkey float? Two scoops of ice cream, some root beer and a turkey.
43. What did the mama turkey say to her children when they were misbehaving? If your father could see you now, he’d be turning over in his gravy.
44. What has feathers and webbed feet? A turkey wearing scuba gear.
45. What sound does a limping turkey make? Wobble wobble.
46. What sound does a turkey’s phone make? Wing, wing!
47. What’s a turkey’s favorite type of math? Fowl-gebra.
48. How do you make a pumpkin giggle? Tickle its seeds.
Thanksgiving Jokes for Adults
Hosting Thanksgiving isn’t for the faint of heart and these Thanksgiving jokes for adults capture the chaos perfectly. They include Black Friday jokes that are very apropos for the season, as well as a few dry turkey jokes for adults that hit best after your second glass of wine.
Black Friday Banter
49. Why was the turkey always invited to parties? Because it was a real ham.
50. Why is hosting Thanksgiving like online dating? Too many options, not enough matches.
51. Why did the Black Friday shopper cross the mall? To get to the clearance side.
52. Why aren’t apples on sale for Black Friday? They keep jacking up the core prices.
53. How do you really save cash on Black Friday? Don’t leave the couch.
54. Finally scored a vacuum on Black Friday. It sucks, just as advertised.
Turkey Jokes for Adults Who Need a Drink
55. Why did the turkey bring a bottle of wine to dinner? It didn’t want to be roasted sober.
56. What do you call a turkey that loves cocktails? A bourbon gobbler.
57. Why don’t turkeys ever get hangovers? Because they’re always stuffed with water.
58. What’s a turkey’s favorite mixed drink? Wild Turkey.
59. Why did the turkey get kicked out of the bar? Too much fowl play.
Leftovers and Family Shenanigans
60. What’s the real reason families argue at Thanksgiving? Nobody agrees on how to reheat stuffing.
61. Why did Uncle Joe bring Tupperware to dinner? He was in it for the long haul.
62. Why did the pie go to the party alone? Because it couldn’t find its filling.
63. What’s the adult version of Thanksgiving dessert? Pumpkin pie à la whipped cream, with a side of bourbon.
Short and One-Liner Thanksgiving Jokes
Sometimes the funniest laughs come from the shortest setups. These short Thanksgiving jokes are quick, sharp and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving party games. In fact, some of these one-liner Thanksgiving jokes are short enough to slip into any toast without derailing the feast.
The Best Short Roasts (Without Burning the Turkey)
64. Why did the turkey refuse dessert? He was already stuffed.
65. Thanksgiving: the one day calories don’t count… said no waistband ever.
66. Why was the cranberry sauce always invited to parties? Because it was jellin’.
67. Leftovers are proof that Thanksgiving is a gift that keeps on reheating.
68. What’s a sweet potato’s favorite game? Mash-termind.
69. Why did the pie skip the party? It had crust issues.
70. What kicks off every parade? The letter “P”.
71. What’s a vampire’s go-to holiday? Fang-sgiving.
72. A turkey’s least favorite day? Black Friday.
One-Liners Perfect for Toasting at Dinner
73. One size fits all doesn’t apply to pants after Thanksgiving dinner.
74. My turkey is on a diet — it’s cold turkey.
75. I came, I saw, I con-quered the pie.
76. Green beans are just trying to keep the peace between carbs.
77. Gravy: the glue that holds Thanksgiving together.
Gobble-Worthy One-Liner Turkey Jokes
78. Turkeys don’t go to the gym ‘cause they’re naturally plucked.
79. My turkey told me a joke, but it was fowl.
80. What did the turkey say to the hunter? Quack, quack.
81. Turkeys don’t do well in school; they always wing the test.
82. If turkeys had a motto, it’d be: “Live, laugh, gobble.”
Turkey Jokes (Clean and Silly)
Looking for short turkey jokes that both adults and kids will enjoy while you plan out your Thanksgiving activities? These family-friendly, short turkey jokes keep the humor clean and classic, with plenty of silly one-liners — because every holiday needs at least one road-crossing turkey gag.
Classic Turkey Jokes
83. Why did the turkey cross the road? To prove it wasn’t chicken.
84. Why did the turkey sit in the snow? He wanted to be a chill bird.
85. Why did the turkey sit on the fence? To see both sides of the gravy debate.
86. Why did the turkey join the gym? To work on its pecks.
87. What do you call a turkey after Thanksgiving? Leftover.
Gobble Jokes That Never Get Old
88. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert? Peach gobbler.
89. Why don’t you put the turkey next to the dessert? It might gobble it up.
90. Why do turkeys gobble? Because they never learned table manners.
91. Why did the turkey bring a microphone to dinner? It wanted to give a gobble speech.
92. Why don’t turkeys ever get into arguments? They just gobble it up.
93. What’s a turkey’s favorite workout? Squats and gobbles.
Feather-Brained Fun
94. How do turkeys travel for the holidays? They take the gravy train.
95. What do you call a turkey magician? A birdini.
96. How do turkeys serve cocktails? With their gob-lets.
Dirty Thanksgiving Jokes That Push the Line
These dirty Thanksgiving jokes aren’t too scandalous, but they’re definitely better left for the adults once the little ones are tucked in. They’re comedy gold when it comes to short turkey jokes for adults.
97. What’s the turkey’s favorite pick-up line? “Wanna gobble, gobble?”
98. Why was the turkey banned from family gatherings? It kept bringing up juicy scandals.
99. Why don’t pilgrims trust the internet? Too many shady links about stuffing.
100. Why was the salad jealous on Thanksgiving? Because nobody tossed it.
101. Why is Thanksgiving like your uncle’s bad jokes? Both get uncomfortable after a few too many shots.
Thanksgiving Joke FAQs
How Do You Say Happy Thanksgiving in a Fun Way?
Instead of the usual “Happy Thanksgiving,” try something playful that doubles as a laugh. Phrases like “Gobble ‘til you wobble,” “Feast mode: ON,” or “May your gravy be smooth and your pie be plentiful” add humor and warmth. You can also tailor greetings for kids with simple puns like “Let’s give thanks a latte” if you’re handing out pumpkin spice, or for adults with “Hope your day is stuffed with fun.”
What Is a Clever Thanksgiving Quote?
Clever quotes mix gratitude with humor. For example: “Gratitude turns what we have into enough and what’s on the table into seconds.” Another witty option is, “Thanksgiving is the holiday that turns leftovers into a lifestyle.” If you want a shorter quip, try, “Thanksgiving: the only time it’s polite to bring up stuffing at the table.” These types of quotes work perfectly for toasts, place cards, or even social media captions.
What Is a Nickname for Thanksgiving?
The most common nickname is “Turkey Day,” but you may also hear “Gobble Day” or “Pie Day,” depending on family traditions.
What Is the Thanksgiving Bird Called?
The Thanksgiving bird is the turkey, but it goes by plenty of playful nicknames. Some call it the “gobbler,” kids often name it “Mr. Gobbles,” and a few families just refer to it as the “main course.” Wild turkeys are native to North America, which is why they ended up at the center of the holiday meal — and at the center of so many turkey jokes.
Stuffed With Humor
This Thanksgiving, don’t just serve up turkey; serve up laughs too. Share these witty one-liners, pun-filled zingers and clever setups to get both kids and adults cracking up at the table. From corny dad jokes to hilarious turkey puns, there’s no shortage of ways to get the table laughing.
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