What Do You Call a Turkey the Day After Thanksgiving? A Gobbledygook of Answers!

This collection of 87 one-liners is sure to make you laugh, and laughing is one of our favorite Thanksgiving customs. So grab those (turkey) drumsticks and get ready to provide the bu-dum-tish sound effect for all the hilarious Thanksgiving jokes that are coming to a family gathering near you!

We cover every kind of joke you can think of, including knock-knock jokes, jokes for adults, jokes for kids, and jokes about Thanksgiving. We also have a ton of dad joke humor (check out these additional puns and memes for good measure). Pull out this list, crack jokes, make those Thanksgiving cocktails, and snap photos of your festivities with the best possible Instagram captions.

And fear not—99 percent of these Thanksgiving jokes—aside from the pop-timer joke—are suitable for the children’s table while still providing amusement for the grownups. With these jokes, you’re sure to be on a case-role at the table. So start making jokes while you all poke at your food.

Ah, Thanksgiving. A time for family, friends, and of course, mountains of delicious food. But what happens to all that leftover turkey the day after? Does it magically disappear? Nope! It sits in your fridge, staring at you with its beady little eyes, begging the question: what do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving?

Well, my friend, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve scoured the internet, delved into the depths of Reddit, and even consulted the oracles of Scout Life to bring you the ultimate answer to this age-old question. So, grab a drumstick, settle in, and get ready for a gobbledygook of hilarious responses!

The Classic: Leftovers

Let’s start with the obvious, shall we? The most common answer to our query is of course, leftovers. It’s simple it’s accurate, and it’s a little bit boring. But hey, sometimes the classics are classics for a reason.

The Punny: Lucky

Nevertheless, who needs dull when you can have clever? That’s right, the following response on our list is fortunate. After all, this turkey feels extremely lucky to have survived the Thanksgiving massacre.

The Creative: Gobbledygook

Now, let’s get a little more creative. How about gobbledygook? It’s a fun, silly word that perfectly captures the essence of a leftover turkey: a bit disheveled, a bit confused and definitely ready for a second helping of stuffing.

The Reddit-Approved: Phoenix

But wait, there’s more! The internet in its infinite wisdom has bestowed upon us another gem: phoenix. Why? Because just like the mythical bird, this turkey has risen from the ashes of the Thanksgiving feast, ready to be reborn as a delicious sandwich or a hearty soup.

The Scout-Approved: Pilgrim

And finally, we have the answer from the experts themselves: the Boy Scouts of America. According to them, the day-after-Thanksgiving turkey is best known as a pilgrim. A fitting tribute to the brave souls who first celebrated this bountiful harvest festival.

So, What’s the Answer?

So, there you have it, folks! A plethora of answers to the age-old question: what do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving? Whether you prefer the classic “leftovers,” the punny “lucky,” the creative “gobbledygook,” the Reddit-approved “phoenix,” or the Scout-approved “pilgrim,” one thing is for sure: this bird has earned its place in culinary history.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Here are a few bonus jokes to tickle your funny bone:

  • What do you call a turkey that can’t stop talking? A gobblermouth!
  • What do you call a turkey that’s always late? A tardybird!
  • What do you call a turkey that’s really good at math? A gobblerometrician!

Thus, keep this in mind the next time you’re looking down at that leftover turkey: it’s a source of endless entertainment, not just a bird. So go ahead, use your imagination, and devise a hilarious response to the query: “What do you call a turkey the day after Thanksgiving?”

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FAQ

Why do people say Happy Turkey Day instead of Happy Thanksgiving?

In the course of the 19th Century, it became the absolute essence of what we call “Turkey Day,” partly because it was a time of culinary nationalism when Americans boasted that they had the best ingredients in the world and therefore the best food; the native bird was obviously the right one for the native feast.

What do you call rain on Turkey Day?

What do you call rain on Turkey Day? Fowl weather.

Why is Thanksgiving Turkey Day?

Some historians say the early settlers were inspired by the queen’s actions and roasted a turkey instead of a goose. The wild turkey is a native bird of North America. As a result, Benjamin Franklin claimed this made the turkey a more suitable national bird for the United States than the bald eagle.

What state eats the most turkey on Thanksgiving?

Answer: Of all the states, residents of California consume the most turkey per person, but California is not one of the five. Missouri is.

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