105 Thanksgiving Puns That’ll Make You Gobble Til You Wobble

Add a slice of humor to your holiday table with clever one-liners for every guest.

By Sneha Tete, Integrated MA, Certified Relationship Coach
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Feast on laughter this holiday with a cornucopia of clever turkey-day wordplay!

Bring on the Thanksgiving Cheer

The holidays can be overwhelming, but laughter is always in season on Thanksgiving! As you prep the feast, set the table, or simply lounge with family and friends, sharing a good pun is one secret ingredient that makes memories stick. This collection of Thanksgiving puns is tailor-made for foodies, turkey fans, and anyone looking to ‘butter’ up their guests. Whether you jot these puns on place cards, share them on social media, or sprinkle them into dinner conversation, be ready to spread smiles and spark a little cranberry-crazed chaos—after all, Thanksgiving is about gratitude and giggles.

Funny Thanksgiving Puns

  • Beauty and the feast.
  • You crack me up like a wishbone!
  • Cluck it, let’s celebrate!
  • Don’t mess with us, or we’ll show you how we casser-roll.
  • The only ice cream Pilgrims can eat is rocky road.
  • Can you be-leaf that all this food is for Thanksgiving?
  • There’s pumpkin about Thanksgiving that I love so much.
  • I sure am plucky to be eating this meal!
  • Silence of the yams.
  • The only thing corny about Thanksgiving is cornbread.
  • Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is my jam!
  • Dessert after the meal is the tur-key to my heart.
  • It’s so easy to lose track of thyme during the holidays.
  • I always feel a lot butter on Thanksgiving.
  • I’m so bready for all these carbs on Thanksgiving.
  • My favorite genre of music is Plymouth rock n’ roll!
  • I don’t want to accuse anyone of fowl play, but there’s no more leftovers.
  • Oh, do you like the main course? Well, you haven’t seen stuffing yet.
  • Can’t wait to feast my eyes on the dessert.
  • What comes first: The poul-tree or the Christmas tree.
  • Don’t marsh my mallow this Thanksgiving.
  • Don’t whine, drink some wine!
  • At a certain point, pumpkins got to give…

Thanksgiving Food Puns

  • Life’s gourd, and then you pie.
  • Turkey, gravy, beans and rolls. Let me see that casserole.
  • Feeling berry thankful to be here.
  • I’m pie-ning for you.
  • “Arrgh,” says the pie-rate.
  • I’m ready to season the day.
  • Thanksgiving dinner was made all in a holi-day’s work.
  • You’re the gravy to my mashed potatoes.
  • I’m ready to talk turkey all evening.
  • There’s no need for a wine glass when you’ve got a gobble-let!
  • This meal is the cranberry on top.
  • When in doubt, gravy it out!
  • You can tell the gravy is excited because it’s all stirred up.
  • Whatever floats your gravy boat.
  • This corn is simply a-maize-ing.
  • Let’s get this bread. (And butter.)
  • Last but not feast.
  • This food is looking gravy-licious.
  • The turkey looks a little under the feather this year.
  • I’m all about that baste life!
  • The gravy is calm because it knows how to simmer down.
  • This meal is pumpkin special.
  • This turkey is poultry in motion.
  • This food is truly off the stuffing charts!
  • I yam legend.
  • Old habits pie hard.
  • I will eat all of this food all pie myself.
  • You know I was corn to be wild.
  • Hi, it’s so rice to meet you!
  • In every life, a little cranberry must fall.
  • The maize is full of corny people.
  • You gotta go all or stuffing on Thanksgiving.
  • I’ve got stuffing to lose.
  • I’ve got stuffing to hide!
  • I was corn this way!
  • Corn in the U.S.A!
  • Oh my gourd, I’m stuffed.
  • It doesn’t get any butter than this.
  • Stop, drop, and pass the rolls!
  • Nobody puts gravy in a corner.
  • I yam who I yam.
  • Will I eat leftovers for a week? I cran, and I will.
  • Much ado about stuffing.
  • I’m on a dinner roll.
  • Eat, drink, and cranberry!
  • Let’s squash the family drama today.
  • Wine not have another glass?
  • Thanksgiving dinner spread always smells fowl.

Clever Turkey-Themed One Liners

  • Gobble ’til you wobble!
  • Feast mode: activated.
  • Season’s eatings!
  • Give peas a chance.
  • The pie’s the limit.
  • Live free or pie.
  • You’re the gift that keeps on Thanks-giving.
  • This turkey is poultry in motion.
  • I’m all about that baste.
  • Whatever floats your gravy boat.

Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids

  • What is a turkey’s favorite dessert? Peach gobbler!
  • What did one pumpkin pie say to the other? “You wanna piece of me?”
  • How do potatoes cross the sea? On gravy boats.
  • How do little pumpkins cross the road? With a crossing gourd.
  • What does the turkey do on the computer? Google, Google!
  • What did the Thanksgiving turkey say to the Christmas ham? Nice to meat you.
  • What does Dracula call Thanksgiving? Fangs-giving!
  • Why don’t side dishes tell jokes? They’re too corny.
  • What role do green beans play in Thanksgiving dinner? The casse-role.

Punny Placecard and Card Ideas

Add a witty twist to your holiday table or greeting cards! Here are some pun-packed suggestions for name cards or festive notes to put a smile on every guest’s face:

  • “You’re the apple of my pie.”
  • “Pie really love you.”
  • “I only have pies for you.”
  • “Let’s get basted together!”
  • “We cran do this family thing!”
  • “Friendsgiving? Let’s get stuffed!”
  • “I’m rolling in gratitude for you.”
  • “Gravy makes everything better—especially you!”
  • “Thankful, blessed, and mashed potato obsessed.”
  • “You make my heart skip a beet.”

Shareable Thanksgiving Puns for Social Media

Make your festive Instagram or Facebook post a cut above the rest with these ready-to-go captions. Pair them with your favorite holiday food photos or group selfies for extra likes:

  • “Gobble ‘til you wobble!”
  • “Thankful for stretchy pants and pie.”
  • “Give ‘em pumpkin to talk about!”
  • “Leftovers are for quitters.”
  • “Baste wishes for a happy Thanksgiving!”
  • “Don’t be a jerky, pass the turkey!”
  • “All about that baste.”
  • “Stuffed with gratitude (and yams).”
  • “Eat, drink, and cranberry!”
  • “This feast is a-maize-ing!”

How to Use Thanksgiving Puns for Maximum Fun

  • Table Talk: Sprinkle puns and jokes throughout your Thanksgiving meal for lighthearted conversation and ice-breaking, especially with new guests.
  • Greeting Cards: Add a line or two to your Thanksgiving cards for an extra memorable message.
  • Decor & Place Cards: Write a pun on each family member’s place setting or incorporate into festive home décor.
  • Party Games: Use puns for charades, trivia, or as prompts for a friendly pun-off among your guests.
  • Social Media: Caption your festive photos with a clever line to spread virtual holiday cheer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can Thanksgiving puns be used with kids?

A: Absolutely! Many puns and jokes are kid-friendly and can be shared around the family table or in school holiday activities.

Q: What’s the best way to share Thanksgiving puns?

A: From conversation starters at the dinner table to captions on social media, punny place cards, or even dessert labels, there’s no wrong way!

Q: Can I include puns in Thanksgiving invitations or cards?

A: Yes, puns are perfect for adding warmth and humor to invitations, greeting cards, or thank-you notes.

Q: Are there any classic Thanksgiving puns everyone knows?

A: Some classics include “Gobble ‘til you wobble,” “I’m all about that baste,” and “Beauty and the feast.” You’ll likely find variations at any Thanksgiving gathering.

Q: Are food puns the most popular at Thanksgiving?

A: Food puns are definitely among the favorites, since so much of the holiday revolves around the meal. Turkey, pie, stuffing, and cranberry puns reign supreme!

Table: Top Turkey-Themed Puns & Their Perfect Uses

PunWhere to Use
Gobble ’til you wobblePlace cards, invites, social captions
Feast mode: ActivatedFood table signs, Instagram posts
I’m all about that basteAprons, food prep jokes
Whatever floats your gravy boatTable decor, group toasts
Beauty and the feastGreeting cards, dessert captions

Make Thanksgiving a Day of Fun and Puns

Whether your relatives are jokesters or foodies (or a little bit of both), this Thanksgiving, make room alongside your mashed potatoes for a hearty helping of laughs. Puns are a simple way to break the ice, keep kids (and adults) giggling, and create new traditions that make your holiday uniquely yours. So go ahead—stuff your holiday with as much humor as you can muster. Happy pun-ksgiving!

Sneha Tete
Sneha TeteBeauty & Lifestyle Writer
Sneha is a relationships and lifestyle writer with a strong foundation in applied linguistics and certified training in relationship coaching. She brings over five years of writing experience to thebridalbox, crafting thoughtful, research-driven content that empowers readers to build healthier relationships, boost emotional well-being, and embrace holistic living.

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