10 Jokes to Avoid ‘Talking Turkey’ This Thanksgiving

Here are 10 jokes to lighten the mood this holiday season.
Here are 10 jokes to lighten the mood this holiday season.
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As much as everyone loves Thanksgiving, it can be a little overwhelming getting family together. If politics or the pork market start to come up in conversation, try one of these jokes to help lighten the mood.

Q. Did you hear the one about the rude turkey?
A. It was jerk-y.

Q. Who is never hungry on Thanksgiving? 
A. The turkey because he’s already stuffed!

Q. Why did the policeman stop you on your way home last Thanksgiving?
A. Because you far exceeded your feed limit!

Q. Why was the turkey asked to join a band? 
A. He could bring his own drumsticks!

Q. When are turkeys the most grateful?
A. The day after Thanksgiving.

Q. If you call a large turkey a gobbler what do you call a small one?
A. A goblet!

Q. Why is corn so popular on Thanksgiving?
A. Because it's a-maize-ing.

Q. Why did the turkey bring a microphone to dinner?
A. He was ready for a roast.

Q. Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
A. The outside!

Q. What did the mother turkey say to her disobedient children?
A. If your father could see you now, he'd turn over in his gravy.

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