Check out our amazing list of updated 170+ Corny Thanksgiving Jokes for 2025 that will not only lighten up the mood at Thanksgiving dinner but also keep kids and everyone else entertained.
These best Funny Thanksgiving Jokes and Puns are clean and prefect for classroom fun or silly laughs with family over Thanksgiving dinner! Remember, family that laughs together, stays together!
- Knock Knock Thanksgiving Jokes For Kids
- Hilarious Turkey Jokes
- Thanksgiving Food Jokes
- History & Pilgrims Thanksgiving Jokes
- Thanksgiving Puns
- Thanksgiving Dinner Table Jokes
- Classroom Thanksgiving Jokes
- Clever Thanksgiving One-Liners
- Thanksgiving Riddle Jokes
Knock Knock Thanksgiving Jokes For Kids
Start with the funny Thanksgiving Knock knock jokes to get everyone in the mood. They are favourite with kids and never run out of style!
These knock knock jokes will have everyone guessing and laughing at the dinner table. Just what Thanksgiving should be like!
1. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Don. Don who?
Don eat all the gravy, I want some more!
2. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Ben! Ben who?
Ben waiting for Thanksgiving all year!
3. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Norma Lee. Norma Lee who?
Norma Lee I don’t eat this much!
4. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Dishes! Dishes who?
Dishes a very bad Thanksgiving joke!
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5. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Dewey. Dewy who?
Dewey have to wait long to eat?
6. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Gladys! Gladys who?
Gladys finally Thanksgiving day!
7. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Olive. Olive who?
Olive the turkey stuffing!
8. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Tamara. Tamara who?
Tamara we’ll eat all the leftovers!
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9. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Butter. Butter who?
Butter open up quick, I have a funny Thanksgiving joke to tell you!
10. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Annie. Annie who?
Annie body seen the turkey?
11. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Phillip. Phillip who?
Phillip a big plate of turkey and let’s start eating!
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12. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Arthur. Arthur who?
Arthur any leftovers?
13. Knock, Knock! Who’s there?
Handsome. Handsome who?
Handsome gravy to me, please.
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Hilarious Turkey Jokes For Thanksgiving Dinner
It’s Thanksgiving and there is no sparing the turkey! These funny turkey jokes are almost like a thanksgiving tradition without which thanksgiving is incomplete.
So go ahead and crack these silly Turkey Thanksgiving jokes for hearty laughs! Pair them with Riddles for Kids to keep up the excitement and everyone engaged.
14. What do you call a rude turkey?
A jerk-ey!
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15. What key won’t open a door?
A turkey!
16. Why did they let the turkey join the band?
Because he had his own drumsticks.
17. What do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving?
Lucky!
18. Why do turkeys love rainy days?
They love fowl weather!
19. When do you serve rubber turkey?
Pranksgiving!
20. What did the turkey say to the turkey hunter on Thanksgiving Day?
Quack, quack!
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21. What type of glass does a turkey drink from?
A goblet.
22. If you call a big turkey a gobbler, what do you call a small one?
A goblet.
23. Can a turkey jump higher than a house?
Yes, because houses can’t jump!
24. What happened to the turkey that got in a fight?
He got the stuffing knocked out of him!
25. Why did the turkey bring a microphone to dinner?
He was ready for a roast.
26. What’s a running turkey called?
Fast food.
27. How do you tell the difference between turkeys and ducks?
Ducks celebrate Thanksgiving.
28. What did the turkey say to the computer?
Google, google.
29. Why was the turkey arrested?
The police suspected fowl play.
30. Why did the turkey cross the road?
He didn’t want people to think he was a chicken!
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31. What’s blue and covered in feathers?
A turkey holding its breath.
32. What’s a popular Thanksgiving dance?
The turkey trot.
33. Who was the turkey thankful to on Thanksgiving?
Vegetarians!
34. What does a one-legged turkey say?
Wobble wobble!
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35. How did the turkey get home for Thanksgiving?
She took the gravy train!
36. What does a turkey dress up as for Halloween?
A gobblin!
37. What do turkeys like to do in the summertime?
Have peck-nics!
38. Why can’t you take a turkey to church?
Because they use fowl language!
39. What’s a turkey without feathers called?
Thanksgiving dinner.
40. What does a turkey eat for dessert?
Peach Gobbler.
41. What is the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner?
A turKEY.
42. Why did the turkey cross the road?
To try to escape the Thanksgiving butcher.
43. What was the turkey suspected of?
Fowl play.
44. What sound does a limping turkey make?
Wobble, wobble!
45. What did the turkey say before it was roasted?
Boy! I’m stuffed!
46. What did the mother turkey say to her disobedient children?
If your father could see you now, he’d turn over in his grave-y!
47. Why do turkeys always go, “gobble, gobble”?
Because they never learned good table manners!
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48. What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
Wing, wing!
49. Why did the cranberries turn red?
Because they saw the turkey dressing!
50. What do turkeys do on Sunday?
Go for peck-nics.
51. Why do turkeys only star in R-rated movies?
Because they use fowl language!
52. Who is not hungry at Thanksgiving?
The turkey, because he’s already stuffed!
53. Why did the turkey refuse dessert?
He was stuffed!
54. What’s the best song to play while cooking a turkey?
All about that baste.
55. Why shouldn’t you look at the turkey dressing?
Because it will make him blush!
56. Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
The outside!
57. When do you serve tofu turkey?
On Pranksgiving!
58. Why could not the turkey play baseball?
He could only hit FOWL balls!
59. What would you get if you crossed a turkey with a ghost?
A poultrygeist!
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60. Where do you find a turkey with no legs?
Exactly where you left it.
61. What do you get when you cross an octopus with a turkey?
Enough drumsticks for everyone!
62. What’s the most musical part of a turkey?
The drumstick.
63. What do you call it when it rains turkeys?
Fowl weather!
64. What is it called when a turkey fumbles in football?
A fowl play.
65. Why do turkeys lay eggs?
Because if they dropped them, they would break.
66. How do you tell the difference between turkeys and chickens?
Chickens celebrate Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Food Jokes For Family
Transform your usual thanksgiving dinner into a laughter riot with these family-friendly corny Thanksgiving Food Jokes and riddles. Sure to crack everyone up, this assortment of clean pumpkin pie jokes, cranberry jokes & thanksgiving food will have you poking fun at your holiday feast!
67. Why is the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?
Because it has 24 carrots!
68. What smells the best at a Thanksgiving dinner?
Your nose.
69. Why did the policeman stop you on your way home last Thanksgiving?
Because you far exceeded your feed limit.
70. You know you overdid it on Thanksgiving when you cut yourself shaving and you bleed gravy.
71. What does every mom want to make on Thanksgiving?
Dinner reservations!
72. What side dish do you bring for Thanksgiving dinner when you accidentally sat on the sweet potatoes?
Squash casserole
73. How did the salt and pepper welcome the guests for thanksgiving dinner?
By saying, “Seasoning’s greetings!”
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74. Why were the beans accused of being jealous of the other side dishes?
They were so green.
75. What’s a potato’s favorite game to play?
Mash!
76. What comes at the end of Thanksgiving dinner?
The letter “R.”
77. What makes every Thanksgiving meal extra-basic?
Pumpkin spice.
78. What vegetables would you like with your Thanksgiving dinner?
Beets me!
79. What happens when cranberries get sad?
They turn into blueberries!
80. What can never be eaten for Thanksgiving dinner?
Thanksgiving breakfast.
81. Which two animals get stuffed at Thanksgiving?
Turkeys and people (after eating all that Thanksgiving dinner!)
82. What time do families sit down to Thanksgiving dinner?
Halftime.
83. What did the fridge say the day after the holiday when it was asked, “Is everything alright over here?”
No, everything is all leftover here!
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84. What did the sweet potato say when it was asked if it was hungry?
Yes, I yam!
85. What’s Frankenstein’s favorite Thanksgiving dish?
Monster mash potatoes and grave-y.
86. What did the salad say to the butter who kept making jokes?
You’re on a roll.
87. What is something that describes both political talk and filling up your plate of food?
Choosing sides.
History & Pilgrims Thanksgiving Jokes
You possibly cannot miss Pilgrims & History Thanksgiving jokes. They are almost a must and the secret ingredient for thanksgiving history humour.
Clever and funny, these Pilgrim jokes are borderline genius and are sure to tickle everyone’s, from kids to adults, sense of humour.
88. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
Pilgrims!
89. What kind of music did the pilgrims listen to?
Plymouth Rock!
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90. What do you call the age of a Pilgrim?
A pilgrimage!
91. What kind of face does a pilgrim make when he’s in pain?
Pil-grimace!
92. What did pilgrims use to bake cakes?
May-Flour!
93. Why do Pilgrims’ pants always fall down?
Because they wear their buckles on their hats!
94. Why didn’t the pilgrim want to make the bread?
It’s a crummy job!
95. If Pilgrims traveled on the Mayflower, what do college students travel on?
Scholar ships.
96. What unit of measurement did pilgrim cookbooks use?
Pil-grams.
97. What kind of tan did pilgrims get at the beach?
Puri-tan.
98. What did the Pilgrim wear to dinner?
A har-vest.
99. What’s John Wayne’s favourite holiday?
Thanksgiving, Pilgrim.
100. If Pilgrims were still alive, what would they be known for?
Their age.
101. What did a Pilgrim call his best friend?
My Pal-grim
102. Why did the Pilgrim eat turkey on the first Thanksgiving?
They couldn’t fit the moose in the oven.
Thanksgiving Puns
Start a laughter riot with these silly turkey day puns! A great mix-up of Thanksgiving dad jokes, food puns and silly holiday puns, they are perfect for home and morning classroom routine.
103. I just met you, and this is gravy, but here’s my stuffing, so carve me maybe.
104. Why didn’t the Thanksgiving band get to perform? Someone ate the drumsticks.
105. I only have pies for you.
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106. Pie’ve been waiting all season for this!
107. More rolls? You butter believe it!
108. That’s a-maize-ing!
109. Gobble ’til you wobble!
110. Stop, drop, and pass the rolls!
111. Nothing gets butter than this!
112. Will I eat leftovers for a week? I cran, and I will.
113. Let’s get basted.
114. Oh my gourd!
115. This stuffing is the tur-key to my heart.
116. B-autumn’s up!
117. Let’s give ’em pumpkin to talk about!
118. ‘Tis the season of gourdness!
119. My family told me to stop telling Thanksgiving jokes, but I said I couldn’t quit cold turkey.
120. Have a gourd time this Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Dinner Table Jokes
These Dinner Table Thanksgiving Jokes for Families promise hearty laughs and are the perfect appetisers for a sumptuous meal. Just right for Thanksgiving dinner-time conversations, these clean, family-friendly jokes will have everyone laughing together.
121. Why did the mashed potatoes blush at the dinner table?
Because they saw the turkey dressing!
122. What did one dinner roll say to the other?
“Stop loafing around and pass the butter!”
123. Why did the gravy apply for a job?
It wanted to move up the food chain!
124. What is a turkey’s favorite thing to eat with family?
Drumsticks—they’re good company at the table!
125. Why did the family bring a ladder to dinner?
They heard the turkey was on the top shelf!
126. What did the fork say to the spoon?
“Let’s stir things up this Thanksgiving!”
127. Why don’t green beans like telling jokes?
Because they’re afraid to spill the beans at dinner!
128. What do polite cranberries say at the table?
“It’s berry nice to meet you!”
129. Why did the family start the Thanksgiving dinner early?
Because they didn’t want to miss the gravy train!
130. What kind of music do you play at Thanksgiving dinner?
Anything with good rolls and beats!
131. What did the napkin say when it was invited to Thanksgiving dinner?
“I’m all folded and ready!”
132. Why is the turkey always calm at dinner?
Because it is stuffed with peace and gravy!
133. What did dad say when the pumpkin pie ran out?
“That’s the way the crust crumbles!”
134. Why does the candle love Thanksgiving dinner?
Because it feels lit!
134. What did Grandma say to the leftovers?
“You still have a place at my table tomorrow!”
135. What’s the most talkative dish at Thanksgiving dinner?
The “gossip” gravy boat!
136. What did the Turkey say to the stuffing?
“You fill me up every year!”
137. Why did the knife bring a friend to dinner?
Because it didn’t want to cut anyone out!
Classroom Thanksgiving Jokes
Make way for the funniest teacher-approved Thanksgiving Classroom Jokes that are sure to tickle kids of all ages. Perfect for parents & teachers to sneak in as lunchbox jokes and share in class.
138. Why did the turkey sit next to the teacher during art class?
It wanted to learn how to draw attention!
139. What do you call a student who forgot their Thanksgiving homework?
A gobble-head!
140. Why was the pencil get invited to Thanksgiving?
Because it had made a good point!
141. What is a turkey’s favourite subject at school?
A: Egg-onomics!
142. Why did the math book look sad before Thanksgiving break?
Because there were too many story problems and no pie charts.
143. What do teachers serve at Thanksgiving?
Graded potatoes!
144. What kind of Thanksgiving song do teachers like best?
Ones with great classroom harmony!
145. Why did the stapler attend the Thanksgiving feast?
Because it wanted to hold everything together!
146. What did the teacher write on the board before Thanksgiving?
“Let’s give thanks for short quizzes!”
147. Why did the turkey cross the playground?
To get to the other slide!
148. What kind of Thanksgiving jokes do classroom walls love?
Ones that really stick!
149. Why did the student eat their homework before Thanksgiving?
Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake!
150. What did the notebook say to the folder at Thanksgiving?
“We make a great pair!”
151. What subject does turkey get straight A’s in?
A: Gobble-ography!
152. What did the clock say when school ended for Thanksgiving break?
“Time to feast!”
153. Why did the backpack thank the turkey?
For carrying the day!
Thanksgiving One-Liners
Short, snappy, and full of gravy-tude—these Thanksgiving one-liners are perfect for your Thanksgiving social captions, dinner table cards, or family laughs! Sure to grab attention!
155. Feeling extra gravy-tude today.
156. Gratitude is the best side dish.
157. Feast mode: ON.
158. My family’s Thanksgiving feast is a full-contact sport.
159. Don’t mind me—I’m just here for the rolls!
160. If you need me, I’ll be in a food coma.
161. You don’t need to sweet talk me into dessert!
162. The stuffing is my spirit animal.
163. May the forks be with you!
164. My favourite exercise is the Turkey Trot… to the fridge.
165. Thanksgiving calories don’t count—they’re family calories!
166. Warning: leftovers may cause happiness overload.
167. If you didn’t post your plate, did Thanksgiving even happen?
168. I’m the gravy glue holding this family together.
169. Feast your eyes and loosen your belt.
170. Gobble ’til you wobble, then nap responsibly.
Thanksgiving Riddle Jokes For Kids
Tickle your little thinkers with these funny Thanksgiving riddles—they’re fun for classrooms, dinner tables, or fun trivia game nights!
171. Why did the scarecrow win an award on Thanksgiving?
He was outstanding in his field!
172. What do you get when you cross a turkey with a computer?
A data gobbler!
173. What runs but never walks on Thanksgiving Day?
Gravy!
174. What’s a ghost’s favourite Thanksgiving food?
Boo-berry pie!
175. What’s brown, sticky, and loved on Thanksgiving?
Maple syrup!
176. Why did the turkey go to school?
To learn fowl language!
177. What do you call Thanksgiving dinner for pirates?
A plunder party!
Download Thanksgiving Jokes Free Printable
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Thanksgiving Jokes
FAQ
Below are a few select thanksgiving jokes one-liners:
1. What key won’t open a door? A Turkey
2. What did a Pilgrim call his best friend?… My Pal-grim
3. If Pilgrims were still alive, what would they be known for? Their age
4. Which two animals get stuffed at Thanksgiving? Turkeys and people
5. Gobble ’til you wobble!
6. Knock, Knock! Who’s there? Annie. Annie who? Annie body seen the turkey?
7. Who was the turkey thankful to on Thanksgiving? Vegetarians!
8. My family told me to stop telling Thanksgiving jokes, but I said I couldn’t quit cold turkey.
Yes! All our Thanksgiving jokes and puns are kid-friendly and clean making them perfect for parents, and teachers to share at the dinner table or in classrooms.
Thanksgiving puns are holiday centric one-liners or wordplays that are witty and funny! For example: “Stop, drop, and pass the rolls.” or “Feeling extra gravy-tude today”.
Thanksgiving riddles are question-style puzzles with silly answers. They make you think before cracking you up! Like: “What key won’t open any door on Thanksgiving? A turkey!”
Yes! Download and print our Thanksgiving jokes to use them in classroom or as lunchbox notes.
Absolutely! These silly turkey day jokes are simple and funny enough for younger audiences.
Happy Thanksgiving!