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

10 Thanksgiving Cartoons You Can’t Help But Laugh At


Don’t take me
Very convincing.

Life insurance
What does our death benefit package include?

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

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

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

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?!”

How to draw a turkey
This Thanksgiving cartoon will come in handy for those looking for Thanksgiving crafts for kids.

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

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