Thanksgiving is the perfect time for a little lighthearted fun—especially when everyone’s gathered around the table or just waiting for the turkey to finish roasting. And what better way to get people laughing than with some classic turkey jokes?
Whether you’re keeping the kids entertained or breaking the ice with friends and family, these turkey-themed jokes are sure to get a chuckle (or maybe a good-natured groan!).
Here are five funny turkey jokes to kick things off:
- Why did the turkey bring a microphone to dinner? Because it was ready to gobble up the spotlight! 🎤🦃
- What sound does a turkey’s phone make? Wing-wing! 📞🐔
- Why did the turkey get kicked out of the group chat? Because it kept talking turkey! 😂
- What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert? Peach gobbler! 🥧🍑
- How do you keep a turkey in suspense? I’ll tell you at Thanksgiving dinner… 😜
Whether you’re looking for clean laughs or a way to fill those post-feast naps with smiles, you’ll find plenty more turkey jokes to spread the holiday cheer!
Read on for more Thanksgiving giggles! 🦃🍂
Kid-Friendly Turkey Jokes
Why Did the Turkey Cross the Road?
- Why did the turkey cross the road?
To prove he wasn’t chicken! - Why did the turkey cross the playground?
To get to the other slide! - Why did the turkey join the band?
Because he had the drumsticks! - Why did the turkey cross the road twice?
To prove he was no chicken!
Gobbling Up Puns
- What sound does a space turkey make?
Hubble, hubble, hubble! - Why don’t turkeys play basketball?
Because they’d get “fowl” play! - What do you call a turkey with a good sense of humor?
A gobble-comedian! - How did the turkey win the talent show?
He had everyone gobbling with laughter!
Thanksgiving Table Talk
- What do turkeys say at the Thanksgiving table?
“Pass the stuffing, please!” - Why do turkeys make bad dinner guests?
They always talk with their mouths full of corn! - What does the turkey say to his stuffing buddy?
“We’re stuffed together forever!” - How do turkeys feel about Thanksgiving?
“It’s a bit of a roast, but we take it in stride!”
Little Gobblers’ Favorite Jokes
- Why did the turkey join the band?
Because he had the drumsticks! - What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Peach gobbler! - How do turkeys cheer for their favorite team?
“Gobble, gobble, go team!” - What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food!
Knock-Knock Turkey Jokes
- Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
“Turkey.”
Turkey who?
“Turkey your time, it’s almost Thanksgiving!” - Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
“Arthur.”
Arthur who?
“Arthur any leftovers?” - Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
“Waddle.”
Waddle who?
“Waddle you do if I eat all the stuffing?”
Riddles for Tiny Turkeys
- I’m big and plump, I have feathers all around, and I gobble when I talk. What am I?
A turkey! - I can’t fly, but I’m known for my strut. I’m popular in November, what’s that about?
A turkey! - I’m stuffed and baked, golden brown all around. What am I, that’s always Thanksgiving-bound?
A turkey!
Turkey Jokes for the Dinner Table
Jokes to Make Grandma Laugh
- Why did the turkey bring a suitcase to dinner?
Because it was stuffed! - What did the pumpkin pie say after Thanksgiving dinner?
“I’m feeling crusty!” - How did the cranberry sauce end up with the turkey?
It was love at first bite! - What do you call a turkey who tells jokes?
A comedi-hen!
Turkey Jokes to Keep Everyone Gobbling
- I asked the turkey what side he was on for dinner…
He said, “the mashed potatoes!” - Why did the turkey sit at the kids’ table?
He wanted to avoid the chopping block! - What did the stuffing say to the turkey?
“You fill me up inside!” - Why don’t turkeys eat dessert?
They’re already stuffed!
Thanksgiving Toasts with a Twist
- “Here’s to the turkeys who didn’t make it…and to the leftovers that keep us full for days!”
- “May our gravy be thick, our pies be sweet, and may our turkey never taste like defeat!”
- “Raise a glass to the turkey, who gave it his all—now let’s enjoy every last bite of his hard work!”
- “Here’s to family, friends, and a Thanksgiving feast…and to not needing turkey again until next year!”
Turkey Dad Jokes
Corny Turkey Humor for Dads
- Why did the turkey get kicked out of school?
He couldn’t stop “winging” it! - How does a turkey text its friends?
With “gobble emojis” of course! - What do you get if you cross a turkey with a ghost?
A poultry-geist! - Why did the turkey sit down for dinner?
Because he didn’t want to be on the menu!
“What Did the Turkey Say?” Jokes
- What did the turkey say when it saw Thanksgiving coming?
“Oh, crop!” - What did one turkey say to the other before the big day?
“Stay low and keep your feathers crossed!” - What did the turkey say to the mashed potatoes?
“You complete me.” - What does the turkey say to the cranberry sauce?
“You’re berry special to me!”
Feathered Puns Only a Dad Could Love
- I tried to tell a turkey joke…
But I just couldn’t wing it! - I was going to cook the turkey, but I chickened out.
Guess I’m no feathered chef! - When it comes to Thanksgiving, I’m all about that baste!
You could say I’m seasoned for the occasion! - Turkeys don’t need any makeup…
They wake up “beak-utiful” every day!
Turkey Jokes for Social Media
Quick Turkey Jokes for Your Instagram Feed
- Why did the turkey refuse dessert?
Because he was already stuffed! - Can a turkey jump higher than a house?
Of course—houses can’t jump! - Just here for the stuffing and the laughs. 🦃🍂 #ThanksgivingMood
- Why was the turkey the life of the party?
Because he was a real ham!
Thanksgiving Tweet-Worthy Puns
- “May your turkey be moist, your pie be sweet, and may your leftovers last all week!” #Thanksgiving #FoodieGoals
- “The only thing getting roasted today is the turkey. 🦃 #Thankful #FamilyTime”
- “Pro tip: Wear stretchy pants. #ThanksgivingHacks #GobbleGobble”
- “Stuffing my face and counting my blessings—Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🦃🍂 #Grateful”
Turkey Jokes for Facebook Family Fun
- Why did the turkey sit at the head of the table?
Because he was the main course! - What did the stuffing say to the turkey?
“You’ve got a lot of filling to do!” - If turkeys could talk on Thanksgiving, what would they say?
“Let’s give thanks…for tofurkey!” - Why don’t turkeys make good comedians?
Because they always “wing” their jokes!
Turkey Jokes to End the Night
Gobble Goodnight Jokes
- Why did the turkey go to bed early?
He was too “stuffed” to stay awake! - How does a turkey wish everyone goodnight?
“Gobble-y dreams!” - Why did the turkey bring a blanket to the feast?
Because he heard it was a “sleepover” dinner! - What’s a turkey’s favorite lullaby?
“Rock-a-bye, birdie!”
Turkey Dreams and Pillow Talk
- What did the turkey say to the mashed potatoes before bed?
“It’s been a mash-terful day!” - How do turkeys count sheep?
They count corn cobs! - What do turkeys dream about?
Feather pillows and stuffing-less dinners! - Why don’t turkeys stay up late?
Because they know they’re too “plucky” for an all-nighter!
