120 Thanksgiving Puns, Jokes & Captions That’ll Gobble Up the Laughs

Thanksgiving puns and jokes

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

  1. Let’s gobble till we wobble.
  2. I’m stuffed with gratitude.
  3. You’re looking gourd-geous today.
  4. Let’s talk turkey.
  5. You make my heart beet faster.
  6. I yam what I yam: completely full.
  7. Gravy-ty is pulling me straight to the couch.
  8. Pie-lieve it or not, I’m going back for seconds.
  9. You’re the cran to my berry.
  10. You’re the apple of my pie.
  11. Dessert is my top pie-ority.
  12. Lettuce give thanks.
  13. Orange you glad it’s Thanksgiving?
  14. I’m feeling a little corny today.
  15. You can’t beet a home-cooked meal.
  16. Don’t be such a turkey.
  17. All you knead is love (and dinner rolls).
  18. I’m on a roll. A dinner roll.
  19. Gourd times with good friends.
  20. Mashed potatoes are always a smash.
  21. Feast your eyes on this spread.
  22. Peas on earth and gravy for all.
  23. Butter up, the rolls are here.
  24. You’re the gravy to my potatoes.
  25. I’ve got a lot on my plate. Literally.
  26. Let’s turkey trot to the dessert table.
  27. Cran you believe it’s already November?
  28. Thankful, grateful, and pie-full.
  29. Leaf your worries at the door.
  30. Squash your stress. It’s Thanksgiving.
  31. My stretchy pants and I are thankful for each other.
  32. You had me at pumpkin pie.
  33. Life is sweet potato sweet with you around.
  34. This casserole is green bean-credible.
  35. Have a souper Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving puns: Let's gobble till we wobble!
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Thanksgiving Dad Jokes

  1. I tried to tell a turkey joke, but it was a little fowl.
  2. The turkey skipped dessert because he was already stuffed.
  3. I asked Mom if she needed help with the pie. She said I’d just be crust in the way.
  4. I’m on a seafood diet on Thanksgiving: I see food, I eat it.
  5. My doctor told me to watch what I eat on Thanksgiving, so I put the pie in front of the TV.
  6. I didn’t know how to carve the turkey, so I decided to just wing it.
  7. I’m not saying I ate too much, but my chair filed a complaint.
  8. I’d tell you a joke about the stuffing, but it’s a little crumby.
  9. Mashed potatoes and I go way back. We’ve been through a lot of lumps together.
  10. Leftovers are just Thanksgiving’s sequel, and the sequel is always better.
  11. I wanted to make a joke about the rolls, but I didn’t want to butter anyone up.
  12. My uncle says the forecast for Thanksgiving is a 100% chance of gravy.
  13. The cornbread told me a secret, but I promised not to spill the beans.
  14. I asked the pumpkin pie how it was feeling. It said, whipped.
  15. The turkey wanted to be a comedian, but his jokes kept getting roasted.
  16. I bought a pie with a flaky crust. It reminded me of my cousin who never shows up.
  17. The gravy and I have a lot in common. We’re both a little saucy.
  18. I tried to give the turkey a pep talk, but it was already basted in confidence.
  19. I’m reading a book about pumpkin pie. It’s a real page-turner… with a great filling.
  20. The sweet potatoes started an argument. It got heated fast.
  21. I asked the green beans to join the casserole. They said they’d stalk about it.
  22. My grandpa’s favorite exercise on Thanksgiving? Turkey lifts. From plate to mouth.
  23. The turkey was so proud of its family tree, it couldn’t stop talking about its roots… and its drumsticks.
  24. I told the cranberry sauce to relax. It said, “I’m just a little jelly.”
  25. I don’t need a nap after dinner. I just need to rest my eyes… for three hours.

Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids

  1. What do you call a running turkey? Fast food!
  2. Why did the turkey cross the road? It was the chicken’s day off!
  3. What sound does a turkey’s phone make? Wing, wing!
  4. Why can’t you take a turkey to church? It uses fowl language!
  5. What did the turkey say to the computer? Google, google, google!
  6. Why did the cranberries turn red? They saw the turkey dressing!
  7. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert? Peach gobbler!
  8. Which side of the turkey has the most feathers? The outside!
  9. Why did the turkey join the band? It had the drumsticks!
  10. Why did the pie go to the dentist? It needed a filling!
  11. What do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving? Lucky!
  12. How do you keep a turkey in suspense? I’ll tell you tomorrow!
  13. What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? Plymouth Rock!
  14. Why did the police arrest the turkey? They suspected fowl play!
  15. What do you get if you cross a turkey with an octopus? Enough drumsticks for everyone!
  16. What did the baby corn say to the mama corn? Where’s pop-corn?
  17. What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving? The turkey trot!
  18. Why are mashed potatoes so popular? They’re a smash hit!
  19. What’s a scarecrow’s favorite fruit? Straw-berries!
  20. What did the gravy say to the turkey? I’ve got you covered!
  21. What’s a pumpkin’s favorite sport? Squash!
  22. Why did the turkey sit at the kids’ table? It was a little chicken!
  23. What did the turkey say to the man who tried to shoot it? Liberty, equality, and bad aim for all!
  24. Why did the turkey get a time-out? It kept using fowl language!
  25. What do turkeys like to eat on Thanksgiving? Nothing, they’re already stuffed!
Thanksgiving puns: Why did the cranberries turn red? They saw the turkey dressing!
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Thanksgiving Question Jokes

  1. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims!
  2. Why did the Pilgrims’ pants keep falling down? Their belt buckles were on their hats!
  3. Why did the scarecrow win an award at the harvest fair? He was outstanding in his field!
  4. What do you call the age of a Pilgrim? Pilgrim-age!
  5. What’s the key ingredient in Thanksgiving dinner? The tur-key!
  6. How does a turkey find its way home? It just wings it!
  7. What happened when the turkey got into a fight? It got the stuffing knocked out of it!
  8. What did the turkey say when it saw the oven? Well, this is a hot take.
  9. Why did the mashed potatoes start an argument? Somebody stirred the pot!
  10. What did the pumpkin say after Thanksgiving dinner? Good gourd, I’m full!
  11. What’s the best thing to put into a pumpkin pie? Your teeth!
  12. What do you call an argument over the last slice? A pie-ority dispute!
  13. What did the leftovers say on Friday morning? We’re back, and we’re better than ever!
  14. Why did the turkey refuse to play cards? It was afraid of the deck… and the deep fryer!
  15. Why don’t you ever tell secrets in a cornfield? Too many ears listening!
  16. What’s a Pilgrim’s favorite way to travel? On the Mayflower, of course. They don’t do layovers.
  17. What did the sweet potato say to the marshmallow? You make me feel so toasty!
  18. Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive? It had 24 carrots!
  19. Why did the dinner roll get promoted? It was always on a roll!
  20. Why don’t turkeys ever get invited to dinner parties? They always end up as the main course of conversation!

Thanksgiving Captions for Instagram

  1. Gobble till you wobble.
  2. Thankful, grateful, and a little bit stuffed.
  3. Talk turkey to me.
  4. Sweet as pie and twice as grateful.
  5. Grateful heart, full plate.
  6. Fall-ing for these moments.
  7. My gourd squad.
  8. Stuffed and blessed.
  9. Just here for the pie.
  10. Leftovers are the real main event.
  11. Thankful for my peeps and my pie.
  12. Turkey, then nap. In that order.
  13. Grateful for the gravy and the good company.
  14. Crust me, it’s going to be a good day.
  15. 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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