28 Hilarious Thanksgiving Memes That Hit a Little Too Close to Home

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PUBLISHED Nov. 24 2020, 1:55 p.m. ET

UPDATED Nov. 20 2023, 1:43 p.m. ET

'Friends' Thanksgiving meme
Source: Instagram

Ah, Thanksgiving — a time to catch up with family, and, of course, to be left with days' worth of leftovers. As enjoyable as Thanksgiving is for many, it can also be a bit stressful for those who have taken on cooking duties. With skyrocketing food prices and the added pressure to create the perfect meal, not everyone can fully appreciate the holiday.

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As people get ready to navigate their sometimes-complicated family dynamics again, we figured that there would be no better way to commemorate the holiday than with some hilarious (and festive) Thanksgiving memes.

The very best Thanksgiving memes you and your family can appreciate.

If you are really in a tight spot, we have plenty of Thanksgiving jokes to lighten the mood. This Turkey Day, celebrate the right way, with a few memes to share on social media that perfectly capture the essence of Thanksgiving.

1. Thanksgiving clapback.

Thanksgiving meme
Source: Twitter

Oh, the Thanksgiving clapback meme is back — and still providing the LOLs. We don't recommend using any of these IRL, but they are definitely a highlight of the holiday. 

2. Thanksgiving gets no respect.

A Thanksgiving meme of a woman dressed as a pilgrim, standing next to a man staring at Santa Claus
Source: Twitter

We get it, Santa is cool... but does he bring you sweet potato casserole? This meme is funny but also true for some people. It's the classic debate of whether Christmas stuff should wait until after Thanksgiving.

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3. Microwave turkey?

Thanksgiving meme of a frozen turkey in a microwave
Source: Twitter

Want to scare your mom? Follow the instructions on this meme and share the results on your social media. You might even go viral.

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4. Insert fake smile.

If you're not a doctor, lawyer, or accountant, you can relate to this meme. 

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5. This is for all the single ladies (and gents) at Thanksgiving.

Kourtney Kardashian Thanksgiving meme
Source: Instagram

In case you need a response to the eventual questions about your love life, Kourtney Kardashian has the right idea (even if she's "living life" right now in a very public relationship with Travis Barker).

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6. Cousins are the best.

Will Smith and Michael Jackson Thanksgiving meme
Source: Instagram

We all have that one cousin — and they know who they are.

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7. Wink, wink.

Speaking of cousins... 

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8. This applies to Thanksgiving 2020 only... (#Memories)

Thanksgiving meme
Source: Instagram

Loungewear sets, Zoom parties, and sanitizing your groceries... gone but never forgotten.

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9. Don't ask me that again.

This year, channel your inner Kevin Durant if a family member gets too personal.

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10. Sugar daddies not allowed.

A Pokémon Thanksgiving theme
Source: Instagram

Or you can bring home a sugar daddy, and solve that "did you find someone?" problem. 

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11. It's the mashed potatoes and gravy for me.

A Thanksgiving meme of a woman in a canoe, navigating a river of mashed potatoes and gravy
Source: Twitter/@flavorgod

One word: gravy. 

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12. That's it.

Tiffany Pollard Thanksgiving meme
Source: Instagram

Pass the sweet potato casserole and pipe down, Aunt Karen.

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13. Is it Thanksgiving yet?

Waiting on Thanksgiving meme
Source: Instagram

We are counting down the days until Turkey Day. 

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14. Evil Kermit wins.

Kermit the Frog Thanksgiving meme
Source: Instagram

This Thanksgiving, it's OK to be a little bit selfish with the leftovers. We've all been through enough.

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15. Listen to Drake, literally.

Drake Thanksgiving meme about Christmas music
Source: Instagram

There will be absolutely no Christmas music allowed at my Thanksgiving table. Wait until the car ride home.

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16. Drake really gets the holidays.

Drake Thanksgiving meme about hot food
Source: Instagram

When you skipped breakfast and have been waiting hours for the meal to be ready, there is no time to waste blowing on your food. 

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17. Poor Stephanie.

Thanksgiving meme about fat free casserole
Source: Twitter

Fat-free is not a recognized Thanksgiving term.

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18. It wasn't me.

A funny Thanksgiving meme of a snake eating an egg like people eat deviled eggs
Source: Instagram

On Thanksgiving, all the food is up for grabs. Sorry, mom. 

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19. I'm fine!

'Friends' Thanksgiving Day meme
Source: Instagram

Hosting Thanksgiving is not as easy (or as fun) as it sounds. Actually, it doesn't sound like fun at all.

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20. Not all cousins are created equal.

A Thanksgiving meme with sheriffs beating down a door
Source: Instagram

There is a reason there's a children's table at Thanksgiving. 

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21. Who's ready?

A Thanksgiving Day meme of an ugly looking bird
Source: Twitter/@HotCuppaJoe

Just make sure you're not too hungover to enjoy the food — or the drama.  

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22. Turk the carvey!

How to cook a turkey Thanksgiving meme
Source: Instagram

We're really good at step No. 6. 

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23. What's an early dinner?

A Thanksgiving Day meme about a late dinner time
Source: Instagram

Eating dinner before 9 p.m. is a crime in all Hispanic households. 

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24. Turkey < everything.

Turkey Thanksgiving meme
Source: Twitter/@JuiceTooWavie

I want a side of turkey with my mac and cheese, stuffing, and corn bread. 

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25. Say, what?

Fighting Thanksgiving meme
Source: Instagram

Everyone needs to move out of the way. 

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26. Boo.

Hilarious Thanksgiving meme
Source: Twitter

And you thought Halloween was over.

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27. When an uninvited guest shows up to Thanksgiving dinner.

"Um, your invite must have gotten lost in the mail," says every guilty person who gets a surprise visit from an uninvited guest.

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28. And the official Thanksgiving anthem.

Thank you, Pastor Shirley Caesar and DJ Suede the Remix God. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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