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10 Thanksgiving Cartoons You Can’t Help But Laugh At

Updated on Sep. 26, 2024

In between stuffing your face with turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, laugh at these hilarious Thanksgiving cartoons

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Funny Thanksgiving cartoons

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, love and family—but let’s not forget the humor! This holiday is packed with laughter, especially when you throw in some hilarious Thanksgiving cartoons. From goofy turkeys to jokes about overstuffed plates, sharing Turkey Day cartoons are guaranteed to have everyone at the table laughing until they cry.

That’s why we’ve gathered some of the funniest Thanksgiving cartoon images that capture the holiday’s quirks. So, if you like funny Thanksgiving quotes and Thanksgiving memes, get ready to feast on some of the best Thanksgiving cartoons you’ll see this year!

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Don’t take me

Very convincing.

Death Benefits - Thanksgiving cartoon
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Life insurance

What does our death benefit package include?

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Short term gains

Is this a Thanksgiving riddle, because now I’m wondering if he meant “gains” or “gravy!”

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Questions from the family

Sharing Thanksgiving wishes and answering annoying questions are unavoidable on the holidays.

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They Can Talk by Jimmy Craig

Playing dead

You can’t use the excuse that the smell of turkey puts you to sleep to avoid seeing the in-laws.

Work Life Balance
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Work-life balance

We love a relatable work meme—but not being required to work the Friday after Thanksgiving.

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Dan Reynolds

Dressing

You can’t eat Turkey on Thanksgiving Day without dressing! “Also, can you try to act like you’re helping with the clean up?!”

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Gemma Correll

How to draw a turkey

This Thanksgiving cartoon will come in handy for those looking for Thanksgiving crafts for kids.

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Phil Witte

Stuffed

We all have regrets after going back to get more food one too many times.

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Holiday travel

And this year, we’re still adding masks to the list!

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