Were approaching Thanksgiving, one of the best times of the year to gather with family and stuff our faces. Relatives travel hundreds of miles for pumpkin pie and hugs from grandma, and ovens fill with turkeys and casseroles.
And while sitting down to dinner on that special day in late November is about sharing food together, we all know its really just an excuse to prove youre still the funniest relative in the family.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start prepping those hilarious dad jokes and punny one-liners. When the turkey’s carved and the plates are clean, there’s nothing better than gathering around the table for some festive fun. And this year, we have the perfect joke to get the party started – “What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving?”
This simple question opens up a whole world of corny punchlines and goofy responses. In my house, it never fails to get a laugh. But if you need some extra material to really knock your guests’ socks off, here are 10 of the funniest “What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving” jokes I’ve come across. Pull these out after the pie and get ready for some serious gobbling!
1. What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving? Nothing – he was already stuffed!
This is the classic response, and it never gets old. Playing up the fact that turkeys are the main course rather than guests at the Thanksgiving table makes for a silly and satisfying punchline. I like to deliver it with an over-the-top relatable sigh as I pat my full belly. Awful but awesome!
2. What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving? Pump-kin pie!
A cute pun that gives “pumpkin” a turkey twist The sillier you make your “kin” sound, the better. Bonus points if you mime pecking at some imaginary pie crust This one always cracks my kids up, and maybe makes them regret letting dad tell jokes again this year.
3. What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving? Everything – he gobbled it up!
Lean into a frantic gobbling gesture as you deliver this line for maximum comedic effect. The image of a turkey going to town on a heaping holiday spread never fails to get a laugh. Just don’t overdo the gobbling to the point that you send gravy flying. Very tempting, but best avoided.
4. What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving? Beats me, but he must have been hungry. Look at the size of those drumsticks!
A little bit of sly, good natured jabbing at your own turkey cooking abilities can work perfectly here. Act incredulous as you gesture at the turkey legs on your plate. We all know some things are exaggerated for comedic effect during the holidays, and this joke plays into that idea with self deprecation.
5. What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving? Anything he wanted – no one was going to stop him!
Imagine a defiant turkey barging in to feast uninvited, and you have a joke that paints an amusing picture for your guests. Say this one with attitude and pretend to brace yourself against a turkey invasion. The sillier you act this out, the more laughs you’ll get.
6. What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving? Depends – was he a free range turkey or a butterball?
This response gets into some turkey stereotypes to highlight how different birds may have been dining. Use it to segue into a debate over which turkey lives a better pre-Thanksgiving life. Things are bound to get silly when guests start voicing strong pro- or anti-butterball positions.
7. What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving? I don’t know, but keep him away from the pumpkin pie!
A fun variation that adds a flavor twist, plus allows for some animated pie-guarding pantomime. Widen your eyes and clutch an invisible pie close to your chest as you deliver the line. The turkey’s mythical pie love will surely get laughs around your table.
8. What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving? Not sure, but it looks like he went back for seconds!
Glance down disparagingly at your plate as if realizing your turkey is undercooked. This pairs perfectly with looking sadly into the empty center of your table where the turkey once sat. Play it up for maximum laughs as guests realize the joke is on your cooking.
9. What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving? He was going to eat pie, but he already had his peck-fill!
A feathered spin on the classic “I’m full” line, this will delight kids and adults alike. The turkey-fied punchline just begs for you to mime a turkey pecking motion. Cute, corny, and bound to make your guests giggle.
10. What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving? Not sure, but save room for tur-key lime pie!
A groaner of a pun plus a nice pie tie-in – this joke has it all. Emphasize the “tur-key” split for extra corniness. Watch your guests laugh and roll their eyes at your Thanksgiving dad humor skills!
So there you have it – 10 hilarious options for answering the question, “What did the turkey eat for Thanksgiving?” I recommend having a couple ready to go so you can really ham it up. With these funny jokes in your arsenal, you’re all set to deliver some festive fun that will crack up everyone at the table!
Thanksgiving knock knock jokes
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Norma Lee. Norma Lee who? Norma Lee I don’t eat this much at dinner.
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Noah. Noah who? Noah good gravy recipe?
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Arthur. Arthur who? Arthur any turkey leftovers?
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Harry. Harry who? Harry up, I’m hungry!
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Annie. Annie who? Annie body want some stuffing?
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Dewey. Dewey who? Dewey have to sit at the kid’s table again?
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Aida. Aida who? Aida lot of food and now I’m stuffed.
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in, it’s Thanksgiving!
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Anita. Anita who? Anita nap, I’m stuffed!
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Avery. Avery who? Avery body needs to fill their plates.
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Mustache. Mustache who? I mustache you to carve the turkey.
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Don. Don who? Don eat all the cranberry sauce, I want some!
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