Every Thanksgiving, my family gathers around the table, sharing not just food, but laughter as well. I remember one year, my uncle decided to showcase his newfound talent for puns. It quickly turned into a competition, with everyone trying to outdo one another. In the spirit of that festive fun, here are some Thanksgiving puns to tickle your family’s funny bones during your gathering!
1. Why did the turkey join a band?
He had the drumsticks!
2. What did the mashed potatoes say to the gravy?
I love you a-lot!
3. Why did the pilgrim eat too much?
Because he was already stuffed!
4. How did the turkey get home for Thanksgiving?
He took the gravy train!
5. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Peck-anz pie!
6. What do you call a Thanksgiving greeting?
A harvest holla!
7. Why don’t turkeys ever tell secrets?
Because they might get gobbled up!
8. What did one turkey say to the other?
“Don’t be a chicken!”
9. Why did the cranberry turn red?
Because it saw the turkey dressing!
10. What is a turkey’s favorite dance?
The butterball!
11. Why do we put the stuffing in the turkey?
Because it won’t fit in the chicken!
12. What did the turkey say to the ranch dressing?
“Let’s get saucy!”
13. Why did the chef break up with his girlfriend before Thanksgiving?
He wanted to have the perfect stuffing!
14. How do you keep a turkey in suspense?
I’ll tell you at Christmas!
15. Why did the turkey cross the road?
To prove he wasn’t chicken!
16. What’s a turkey’s favorite music genre?
Anything with a good beat!
17. Why did the pie go to nursing school?
To become a pumpkin spice latte!
18. What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food!
19. What game do turkeys love to play?
Hide and go feast!
20. Why did the turkey sit on the drumstick?
Because it wanted to be aChicken!
Turkey-Themed Wordplay
1. Why did the turkey sit on the computer?
He wanted to keep an eye on the web!
2. What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus?
A turk-a-pus that can fill all the stuffing!
3. Why was the turkey invited to every party?
Because he was a real feather ruffler!
4. What type of music do turkeys listen to?
Fowl music!
5. Why did the turkey refuse to play cards?
He was afraid of getting chewed up!
6. What do you call a turkey that tells jokes?
A comedi-gobbler!
7. Why did the turkey go to school?
To improve its “gobble-ication”!
8. What’s a turkey’s favorite game?
Turkey Trot Bingo!
9. What did the turkey say to the hunter?
“Quack, quack!”
10. Why did the turkey get a ticket?
For using a fowl language!
11. What do you call a clever turkey?
A wise quacker!
12. Why did the turkey cross the playground?
To get to the other slide!
13. What do you call a turkey that acts?
A “dramaturkey”!
14. Why did the turkey bring a suitcase to dinner?
Because it wanted to go “gobble and go”!
15. What do turkeys do after they fly?
They go to the feathers’ hotel!
16. Why was the turkey so good at sports?
It knew how to wing it!
17. What did the turkey say when it won the lottery?
“I’m stuffed with joy!”
18. How do turkeys prefer to communicate?
By using fowl language!
19. Why do turkeys always win the race?
Because they have the best pace!
20. What did the turkey say to the stuffing?
“Let’s stick together!”
Corny Jokes for a Festive Meal
1. What do you call a corn that joins a band?
A popcorn star!
2. Why did the corn go to the party?
Because it heard it was going to be a-maize-ing!
3. What do you get when you drop a corn on the floor?
A corny surprise!
4. Why did the corn break up with the tomato?
Because it found someone a-maize-ingly better!
5. How do you make corn smile?
You just “ear” it!
6. What did one ear of corn say to the other?
“You’re a-maize-ing!”
7. Why don’t corn stalks ever get lost?
Because they always follow the ears!
8. What’s a corn’s favorite dessert?
Cornbread pudding!
9. Why do corn cobs never get into trouble?
Because they always stay ears-istant!
10. What did the corn say at the comedy club?
“I’m just here for the pop-corn!”
11. Why did the corn always win arguments?
Because it had the best kernels of truth!
12. What do you call it when corn learns something new?
A popcorn experience!
13. Why was the corn so good at math?
Because it knew how to “kern” its skills!
14. How does corn show affection?
It gives “ear” hugs!
15. What did the sweet corn say to the bitter corn?
“I’m just here to sweeten things up!”
16. Why did corn get promoted?
Because it was outstanding in its field!
17. What do you call a corn that can dance?
A good “kern-er”!
18. Why was the corn so good at telling secrets?
Because it had ears everywhere!
19. What is a corn’s favorite musical?
“Corn: The Musical!”
20. Why did corn get a job at the library?
Because it knew how to shelve some corn-tent!
Harvest Humor
1. What did the farmer say to the pumpkin?
“Let’s get this party gourd!”
2. Why are gardeners great friends?
Because they know how to “plant” good seeds of laughter!
3. What’s a scarecrow’s favorite type of music?
Anything in the “field” of country!
4. Why was the cornfield so happy?
Because it was “ear” resenting joy!
5. How do you make a harvest party successful?
You just need to “turnip” the fun!
6. Why don’t potatoes ever get lonely?
Because they always stick together in a sack!
7. What do you call an optimistic farmer?
A “root” for success!
8. Why did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing again!
9. What do you say to a vegetable who acts all cool?
“Lettuce chill out!”
10. How do peas gather after work?
They meet in the pod!
11. What do you call a vegetable that tells jokes?
A “pun”kin!
12. Why was the carrot so proud?
Because it always knew it was a-peeling!
13. How do you organize a vegetable race?
You “carrot” all the details!
14. What’s a farmer’s favorite dessert?
Apple pie—because it’s the “picking” of the crop!
15. Why did the celery break up with the carrot?
It found someone more “stalk-ing”!
16. Why was the apple so great at playing cards?
Because it always had “core” values!
17. What do vegetables do in their spare time?
They relish the moments!
18. Why do pumpkins stop working?
They can’t handle too many “squash” responsibilities!
19. What did the onion say to the farmer?
“I’m totally “picking” on you!”
20. How do you fix a broken pumpkin?
With a pumpkin patch-up!
Pumpkin Puns to Delight
1. Why did the pumpkin spice latte break up with the chai?
It found someone more brew-tiful!
2. What do you get when you drop a pumpkin?
Squash injury!
3. How do you fix a broken jack-o’-lantern?
With a pumpkin patch!
4. Why did the pumpkin refuse to play hide and seek?
Because it always gets “squashed” when found!
5. What did one pumpkin say to the other at the party?
“Let’s gourd it up!”
6. Why was the pumpkin so good at sports?
It was on the “team squash”!
7. What do you call a pumpkin that’s great at math?
A pumpkin spice-ientist!
8. How do pumpkins get into shape?
They do “squash”-ups!
9. Why did the pumpkin go to school?
To get a little “gourd”ucation!
10. What’s a pumpkin’s favorite dance?
The “squash” shuffle!
11. Why do pumpkins never get lost?
Because they always follow the “vine”!
12. What do you call a pumpkin who tells jokes?
A “pun-kin” comedian!
13. How do you brighten a pumpkin’s day?
With a little “light” humor!
14. What do you call a pumpkin that plays the guitar?
A “squash” star!
15. Why was the pumpkin feeling lonely?
It just needed to find its “squash mate”!
16. What did the wise pumpkin say?
“Don’t be afraid to let your true self ‘gourd’!”
17. How does a pumpkin win a race?
By knowing how to “roll” with it!
18. What do you call a fancy pumpkin?
A “pompous pumpkin”!
19. Why did the famous pumpkin win an award?
Because it was “outstanding in its field”!
20. What’s a pumpkin’s secret to success?
Consistently “gourd”-iating goals!
Gratitude and Giggles
1. Why did the thankful turkey sit down at the dinner table?
Because it wanted to count its blessings!
2. What do you call a grateful grape?
A raisin who appreciates life!
3. Why was the chef thankful for leftovers?
Because he had a “second helping” of love!
4. What does a grateful corn say?
“Thanks a lot, ear-m!”
5. Why was the pilgrim so happy on Thanksgiving?
He finally found his true “fowl” friend!
6. How do you show appreciation on Thanksgiving?
With a big slice of “thankful” pie!
7. What’s a thankful pumpkin’s favorite saying?
“Squash and appreciate everything!”
8. Why did the mashed potatoes feel so grateful?
Because they were always getting whipped up in love!
9. What do you call a thankful corn cob?
A grateful “ear”-mist!
10. How do pies express gratitude?
By saying “I’m “berry” thankful for you!”
11. Why do drumsticks appreciate Thanksgiving?
Because they know they’re always in demand!
12. What did the pumpkin say to the apple pie?
“You’re the apple of my eye, thanks for being so sweet!”
13. Why are cranberries so appreciative?
They really know how to “sauce” everything up!
14. What did the turkey say to its family?
“I’m stuffed with gratitude for all of you!”
15. How do you know a pie is thankful?
It has a “grateful crust”!
16. Why did the green bean thank the casserole?
For always being its perfect sidekick!
17. What did one sweet potato say to another?
“I yam so thankful for you!”
18. Why was the gravy feeling so thankful?
Because it was always “dishing” out love!
19. What’s a grateful cranberry’s favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving, because it can “berry” its good vibes!
20. How do you know a roll is grateful?
It knows how to “rise” to the occasion!
Fun Puns for Friendsgiving
1. Why did the Friendsgiving get canceled?
Because everyone was too stuffed to show up!
2. How do you invite friends to Thanksgiving dinner?
You “gobble” up the courage!
3. Why did the wine feel awkward at Friendsgiving?
Because it couldn’t find its “grape” buddies!
4. What did one friend say to another at Friendsgiving?
“Let’s ‘turnip’ the fun!”
5. Why was the turkey a little nervous at Friendsgiving?
Because it was afraid of being the “talk of the table”!
6. What happens when you invite a turkey to Friendsgiving?
It brings all its “poultry in motion”!
7. How did the vegetable friends settle their differences?
They simply agreed to “squash” it!
8. Why don’t friends ever tell secrets at Thanksgiving?
Because they might get “gobbled” up by gossip!
9. What did the sweet potato say to the mashed potatoes?
“You really know how to ‘butter’ me up!”
10. Why did the stuffing break up with the turkey?
It found someone more “flavorful”!
11. How do you compliment a good friend on their cooking?
You say, “This is un-‘be-leaf’-able!”
12. Why did the blueberries bring their friends to dinner?
To make a “berry” good time!
13. How do friends make Thanksgiving dinner more fun?
They add a pinch of “thyme”!
14. What did one pie say to the other during Friendsgiving?
“Let’s get ‘crust’ to the point!”
15. Why was the turkey a great storyteller?
Because it always had a “gobble” of good tales!
16. What did the bread rolls say at the Friendsgiving table?
“It’s about to get ‘rollin’ in here!”
17. Why was the cranberry sauce jealous?
Because the turkey got all the “drama”!
18. How do friends play games after dinner?
They play “pasta” the time!
19. What did the mashed potatoes say to the gravy?
“I’m ‘rooting’ for you to pour your love on me!”
20. Why did the pumpkin become the life of the Friendsgiving party?
It knew how to “gourd” everyone up for a good time!
Playful Desserts and Treats
1. What did the cookie say to the pie?
“I think we’re a great ‘pair’!”
2. Why did the cupcake go to therapy?
It had too many layers of feelings!
3. What did one dessert say to the other at Thanksgiving?
“This dinner is going to be ‘sweet’!”
4. How did the brownie feel about Thanksgiving?
It was on cloud nine with fudge!
5. What do you call a dessert that tells puns?
A “pun-cake”!
6. Why did the ice cream break up with the cake?
It felt it was too “cold” in the relationship!
7. How do desserts wish each other a happy holiday?
With a “sugar rush” of excitement!
8. What’s a dessert’s favorite social media platform?
“Snap-cake”!
9. Why did the pecan pie apply for a job?
It wanted to make some “dough”!
10. What did the dessert say to the baker?
“Thanks for raising the bar!”
11. How do you compliment a delicious pie?
“Your flavor is simply ‘unbe-leaf-able’!”
12. Why did the tarts start a band?
Because they wanted to make some “sweet” music!
13. What do you call a dessert with magical powers?
A “flour-isher”!
14. How do you make a dessert laugh?
You “whisk” it a funny joke!
15. Why do desserts make great friends?
Because they always know how to “stick together”!
16. What did the pudding say to the pie?
“I’m ‘stirr-ingly’ glad we’re together!”
17. Why did the cake refuse to fight?
It didn’t want to get “battered”!
18. What do you call a dessert that can’t stop dancing?
A “wobble” cake!
19. What did the gingerbread man say to his friends?
“Let’s ‘ginger’ up the party!”
20. Why did the mousse feel confident at Thanksgiving?
Because it was “whipped” into shape!
Sayings to Share Around the Table
1. What do you say when you want to express gratitude at the table?
“Thanks for making the feast ‘gravy’!”
2. What did the family say when passing the turkey?
“Let’s lift each other up and never ‘gobble’ this moment!”
3. Why do we say a toast at Thanksgiving?
Because it’s the perfect time to raise our ‘spirits’!”
4. What’s a polite way to refuse more food?
“I’m stuffed like a turkey, but I appreciate the offer!”
5. What’s a Thanksgiving tradition that never gets old?
Sharing ‘pumpkin’ truths around the table!
6. What do you call a toast at Thanksgiving that turns into a joke?
A ‘punderful’ time for all!
7. How do you express appreciation for good company?
You say, “You make my heart ‘kernel’ with joy!”
8. What’s a fun saying about love at the dinner table?
“May our hearts be as full as our plates!”
9. What’s a simple way to praise the cook?
“Your cooking is ‘out of this world’ delicious!”
10. What do you call family that brings laughter to Thanksgiving?
A true ‘feast’ of humor!
11. How can you show thanks during dinner?
“Let’s give a round of applause for this delicious ‘spread’!”
12. What’s the best way to end your Thanksgiving meal?
With a big slice of gratitude on your plate!
13. What do you say to friends at the Thanksgiving table?
“Cheers to the ‘bounty’ of our friendship!”
14. Why do we use common phrases during Thanksgiving?
To keep the ‘spirit’ of the season alive!
15. What’s a festive way to express love?
“Let’s ‘knot’ forget how much we appreciate each other!”
16. How do you acknowledge good vibes around the table?
“May our conversations be as sweet as the pie!”
17. What’s the most common request at Thanksgiving?
“May we always have room for kindness and love with each other!”
18. Why do we say grace before meals?
To honor the ‘harvest’ of love we share!
19. How do you compliment the Thanksgiving decor?
“It’s as lovely as this ‘feast’ we’re sharing!”
20. What’s the goal of our Thanksgiving gathering?
“To leave with our hearts and plates both ‘overflowing’!”
Laughing Through the Holiday
1. Why did the turkey bring a band to the Thanksgiving party?
Because it wanted to give everyone a “gobble-ing” good time!
2. What did the mashed potatoes say during the family gathering?
“Let’s get this party ‘whipped’ into shape!”
3. Why was the turkey sent to therapy after Thanksgiving?
It couldn’t handle all the “pressure” of the holiday!
4. What did the green bean say when it saw the corn?
“You’re looking a-maize-ing today!”
5. Why did everyone love the Thanksgiving singer?
Because they had the best “gobble-ations”!
6. What did one plate of food say to another at Thanksgiving?
“Just stick with me, and we’ll get devoured together!”
7. How do you impress friends at Thanksgiving?
Bring your finest “poultry” to the table!
8. Why did the cranberry start a podcast?
To share its “berry” best stories from past Thanksgivings!
9. What do you call a funny turkey?
A “pun-derful” centerpiece!
10. Why did the stuffing get all the compliments?
Because it really knows how to “stuff” a conversation!
11. What did the autumn leaves say at dinner?
“Let’s have a ‘color-ful’ discussion!”
12. How do you describe a Thanksgiving gathering that goes well?
“Glorious and very ‘sauc-y’!”
13. What did the dessert say to everyone around the table?
“I’m ready to make your day ‘sweeter’!”
14. Why was the sweet potato so optimistic?
It always saw the “light” in tough situations!
15. How does a Thanksgiving feast end with laughter?
Everyone leaves with full “bellies” and even fuller hearts!
16. What do you call a great Thanksgiving storyteller?
A “legendary” turkey!
17. Why was the pie always invited to holiday parties?
Because it knew how to “slice” through the tension!
18. What did the seasonal décor say to the food?
“You complete my ‘Thanksgiving’ vibes!”
19. How did the vegetables feel about the holiday?
They were “rooting” for a good time!
20. Why was the gravy so popular at the gathering?
Because it could always “pour” down the fun with style!