Pull up a chair and loosen that belt, because we’re serving up a feast of Thanksgiving humor that’s stuffed to the brim. Whether you’re the family comedian, the host looking for a toast, or the cousin hiding at the kids’ table, these jokes are gourd-anteed to get a laugh.
We’ve got turkey-sized puns, groan-worthy dad jokes, kid-friendly giggles, question jokes for the whole table, and short captions for your holiday photos. Grab a plate and dig in. There’s no limit on seconds here.
Thanksgiving Puns
- Let’s gobble till we wobble.
- I’m stuffed with gratitude.
- You’re looking gourd-geous today.
- Let’s talk turkey.
- You make my heart beet faster.
- I yam what I yam: completely full.
- Gravy-ty is pulling me straight to the couch.
- Pie-lieve it or not, I’m going back for seconds.
- You’re the cran to my berry.
- You’re the apple of my pie.
- Dessert is my top pie-ority.
- Lettuce give thanks.
- Orange you glad it’s Thanksgiving?
- I’m feeling a little corny today.
- You can’t beet a home-cooked meal.
- Don’t be such a turkey.
- All you knead is love (and dinner rolls).
- I’m on a roll. A dinner roll.
- Gourd times with good friends.
- Mashed potatoes are always a smash.
- Feast your eyes on this spread.
- Peas on earth and gravy for all.
- Butter up, the rolls are here.
- You’re the gravy to my potatoes.
- I’ve got a lot on my plate. Literally.
- Let’s turkey trot to the dessert table.
- Cran you believe it’s already November?
- Thankful, grateful, and pie-full.
- Leaf your worries at the door.
- Squash your stress. It’s Thanksgiving.
- My stretchy pants and I are thankful for each other.
- You had me at pumpkin pie.
- Life is sweet potato sweet with you around.
- This casserole is green bean-credible.
- Have a souper Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Dad Jokes
- I tried to tell a turkey joke, but it was a little fowl.
- The turkey skipped dessert because he was already stuffed.
- I asked Mom if she needed help with the pie. She said I’d just be crust in the way.
- I’m on a seafood diet on Thanksgiving: I see food, I eat it.
- My doctor told me to watch what I eat on Thanksgiving, so I put the pie in front of the TV.
- I didn’t know how to carve the turkey, so I decided to just wing it.
- I’m not saying I ate too much, but my chair filed a complaint.
- I’d tell you a joke about the stuffing, but it’s a little crumby.
- Mashed potatoes and I go way back. We’ve been through a lot of lumps together.
- Leftovers are just Thanksgiving’s sequel, and the sequel is always better.
- I wanted to make a joke about the rolls, but I didn’t want to butter anyone up.
- My uncle says the forecast for Thanksgiving is a 100% chance of gravy.
- The cornbread told me a secret, but I promised not to spill the beans.
- I asked the pumpkin pie how it was feeling. It said, whipped.
- The turkey wanted to be a comedian, but his jokes kept getting roasted.
- I bought a pie with a flaky crust. It reminded me of my cousin who never shows up.
- The gravy and I have a lot in common. We’re both a little saucy.
- I tried to give the turkey a pep talk, but it was already basted in confidence.
- I’m reading a book about pumpkin pie. It’s a real page-turner… with a great filling.
- The sweet potatoes started an argument. It got heated fast.
- I asked the green beans to join the casserole. They said they’d stalk about it.
- My grandpa’s favorite exercise on Thanksgiving? Turkey lifts. From plate to mouth.
- The turkey was so proud of its family tree, it couldn’t stop talking about its roots… and its drumsticks.
- I told the cranberry sauce to relax. It said, “I’m just a little jelly.”
- I don’t need a nap after dinner. I just need to rest my eyes… for three hours.
Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids
- What do you call a running turkey? Fast food!
- Why did the turkey cross the road? It was the chicken’s day off!
- What sound does a turkey’s phone make? Wing, wing!
- Why can’t you take a turkey to church? It uses fowl language!
- What did the turkey say to the computer? Google, google, google!
- Why did the cranberries turn red? They saw the turkey dressing!
- What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert? Peach gobbler!
- Which side of the turkey has the most feathers? The outside!
- Why did the turkey join the band? It had the drumsticks!
- Why did the pie go to the dentist? It needed a filling!
- What do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving? Lucky!
- How do you keep a turkey in suspense? I’ll tell you tomorrow!
- What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? Plymouth Rock!
- Why did the police arrest the turkey? They suspected fowl play!
- What do you get if you cross a turkey with an octopus? Enough drumsticks for everyone!
- What did the baby corn say to the mama corn? Where’s pop-corn?
- What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving? The turkey trot!
- Why are mashed potatoes so popular? They’re a smash hit!
- What’s a scarecrow’s favorite fruit? Straw-berries!
- What did the gravy say to the turkey? I’ve got you covered!
- What’s a pumpkin’s favorite sport? Squash!
- Why did the turkey sit at the kids’ table? It was a little chicken!
- What did the turkey say to the man who tried to shoot it? Liberty, equality, and bad aim for all!
- Why did the turkey get a time-out? It kept using fowl language!
- What do turkeys like to eat on Thanksgiving? Nothing, they’re already stuffed!

Thanksgiving Question Jokes
- If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims!
- Why did the Pilgrims’ pants keep falling down? Their belt buckles were on their hats!
- Why did the scarecrow win an award at the harvest fair? He was outstanding in his field!
- What do you call the age of a Pilgrim? Pilgrim-age!
- What’s the key ingredient in Thanksgiving dinner? The tur-key!
- How does a turkey find its way home? It just wings it!
- What happened when the turkey got into a fight? It got the stuffing knocked out of it!
- What did the turkey say when it saw the oven? Well, this is a hot take.
- Why did the mashed potatoes start an argument? Somebody stirred the pot!
- What did the pumpkin say after Thanksgiving dinner? Good gourd, I’m full!
- What’s the best thing to put into a pumpkin pie? Your teeth!
- What do you call an argument over the last slice? A pie-ority dispute!
- What did the leftovers say on Friday morning? We’re back, and we’re better than ever!
- Why did the turkey refuse to play cards? It was afraid of the deck… and the deep fryer!
- Why don’t you ever tell secrets in a cornfield? Too many ears listening!
- What’s a Pilgrim’s favorite way to travel? On the Mayflower, of course. They don’t do layovers.
- What did the sweet potato say to the marshmallow? You make me feel so toasty!
- Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive? It had 24 carrots!
- Why did the dinner roll get promoted? It was always on a roll!
- Why don’t turkeys ever get invited to dinner parties? They always end up as the main course of conversation!
Thanksgiving Captions for Instagram
- Gobble till you wobble.
- Thankful, grateful, and a little bit stuffed.
- Talk turkey to me.
- Sweet as pie and twice as grateful.
- Grateful heart, full plate.
- Fall-ing for these moments.
- My gourd squad.
- Stuffed and blessed.
- Just here for the pie.
- Leftovers are the real main event.
- Thankful for my peeps and my pie.
- Turkey, then nap. In that order.
- Grateful for the gravy and the good company.
- Crust me, it’s going to be a good day.
- Pie-ority one: family.
Thanksgiving Puns FAQ
What is the best Thanksgiving pun?
It’s hard to beat “Let’s gobble till we wobble.” It’s short, it works for every age, and it fits perfectly in a toast, a card, or a photo caption.
Are these Thanksgiving jokes kid-friendly?
Yes! Every joke on this page is family-friendly, and the “Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids” section is made especially for little ones at the kids’ table.
How can I use Thanksgiving puns?
Write them on place cards, slip them into holiday cards, use them as Instagram captions, or read a few aloud between courses to keep the table laughing.
What is a good Thanksgiving joke for adults?
Try “I’m not saying I ate too much, but my chair filed a complaint.” Every adult who has survived a Thanksgiving dinner will relate.
That’s a Wrap (Pass the Leftovers!)
Well, folks, we’ve carved our way through every kind of Thanksgiving humor, from gourd-geous puns to dad jokes that are a little fowl. If you’re not laughing yet, you might need a second helping.
Share your favorite joke at the table this year, and remember: it’s not overeating if you’re thankful for every bite.
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