12 ‘Turkey memes’ to get you pumped for Thanksgiving and ready to gobble

Photo credits: sourced from @jsguy / Unsplash
Photo credits: sourced from @jsguy / Unsplash

Thanksgiving - A time for family, gratitude, and the annual showdown between Uncle Bob and Aunt Sally over who makes the best stuffing. But amidst the chaos of cooking, cleaning, and trying to avoid political discussions, one thing remains constant: the turkey. This magnificent bird has become synonymous with Thanksgiving, but why? And more importantly, why do turkey memes reign supreme in the realm of holiday humor?

The tradition of eating turkey on Thanksgiving can be traced back to the early 19th century, largely thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale, a writer who advocated for a national holiday. She romanticized the idea of a Thanksgiving feast featuring turkey in her writings, which helped solidify its place on our tables. But let’s be honest, it’s not just about tradition. Turkeys are big enough to feed a crowd and they don’t require a side of therapy to deal with their existential crises like some other meats might!

Now let’s talk about why turkey memes are the best part of Thanksgiving. They serve as a delightful distraction from family drama and burnt side dishes. Whether it's about dodging awkward questions from relatives or dealing with post-feast food comas, turkey memes capture our collective Thanksgiving experience perfectly.


So here are some of the funniest Turkey memes compilation:

1."Free Range Turkey"

Self-defense training


2."Thanksgiving Evenings are for celebrating all the young turkeys (who survived) being freed tonight."

Just got lucky


3."when you call the poor turkey's mom and inform her that her child was.."

Got slapped hard.


4."is it happy? this day was about the white man slaughtering the natives."

You gonna cut that turkey?


5."Ok , should I start with The Turkey jokes?"

This is the time.


6."Gotta enjoy these little things"

Yes sir.


7."You're going to be so sick of turkey by the end of this week"

Just keep running.


8."this is an important reminder on why you should NEVER deep fry a turkey"

Point noted


9."Remember what elders taught us"

Because it is time to go..


10."The great turkey rebellion of 2024... They're coming!"

Don't mess with the Turkeys!


11."here’s the Turkey now eat and shut up"

Very different from what we imagined.


12."Eat ham"

Not Turkey!


While we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving to enjoy our roasted turkeys and all the trimmings, let’s not forget to embrace the humor that comes with it. Turkey memes remind us that laughter is just as important as gratitude during this festive season. So whether you’re sharing jokes at dinner or scrolling through social media after your food coma sets in, remember that it’s all about enjoying the moment, and maybe finding a way to avoid that second helping of Aunt Sally's infamous fruitcake! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal