Funny Gratitude Quotes to Bring a Smile at Thanksgiving
Funny Gratitude Quotes for the Win!
Are you looking for a way to add a little lightheartedness to your day or your next family celebration? Whether you are preparing the Thanksgiving Dinner feast or getting ready for other holiday gatherings, you can have an attitude of gratitude by sharing these quotes with your family and friends.
This collection of funny gratitude quotes comes from a variety of sources including well-known authors, celebrities, and famous personalities. Hopefully, you can explore the humorous side of gratitude and laugh while enjoying the good times together.
These quotes can also enhance the expression of appreciation in our daily lives too. It certainly seems like now, we are all in need of some laughter. So, if you are looking for a fresh take on gratitude, you’ve come to the right place.
Favorite Gratitude Quotes to Express Gratitude
These quotes remind us that gratitude can be a source of joy and amusement. (There are days I know how Mark Twain feels – see below.)
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” – Gilbert K. Chesterton
“In life, one has a choice to take one of two paths: to wait for some special day–or to celebrate each special day.” – Rasheed Ogunlaru
“I’m thankful for every moment.” – Al Green
“The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog” – Mark Twain
“I am grateful for what I am and have. My Thanksgiving is perpetual.” – Henry David Thoreau
“The thankful receiver, bears a plentiful harvest” – William Blake
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are charming gardeners who make our souls blossom” – Marcel Proust
”When I started counting my blessings, my life turned around” – Willie Nelson
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life” – Melody Beattie
Funny Thanksgiving Quotes
These quotes about Thanksgiving Day and funny gratitude quotes can become a new Thanksgiving tradition. You could read some of them while everyone is enjoying their slice of pumpkin pie after Thanksgiving dinner.
“I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage” – Erma Bombeck
“There is no such thing as fun for the whole family” – Jerry Seinfeld
“I feel a very unusual sensation—if it is not indigestion, I think it must be gratitude.” – Benjamin Disraeli
“Some people care too much. I think it is called love.” – A.A. Milne
“What if, today, we were grateful for everything?” – Charlie Brown
“Rest and be thankful” – Anonymous
“I’m thankful for the three L’s: Laughter, love, and leftovers!” – Ellen DeGeneres
“Gratitude is like humor – it’s best served with a side of sarcasm.” – George Carlin
Funny Gratitude Quotes from Famous People
“I’m grateful for my iPhone. Without it, how would I know who to be jealous of?” – Conan O’Brien
“Gratitude is a tricky emotion. To really feel it, you have to give up any hope of controlling everything.” – Amy Poehler
“I’m thankful for my funny bone – otherwise, I’d just be a regular ol’ skeleton.” – Tina Fey
“Gratitude is the key to finding the funny in life. That and a good sense of humor.” – Will Ferrell
“I’m thankful for my dog. He’s the only one who truly understands my jokes!” – Jimmy Fallon
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough. And by ‘enough,’ I mean more memes.” – Mindy Kaling
“I’m thankful for those who laugh at my jokes, even when they’re not funny. You’re the real MVPs!” – Kevin Hart
“Gratitude is the secret ingredient in the recipe for a joyful life – along with a dash of laughter, of course!” – Betty White
Some Quotes to Get You Through Turkey Day
And these are the quotes you need to get you through the rough times of any family gatherings. (You know while you are muttering to yourself while you wrap turkey leftovers for people to take home.)
“Hey, how about at Thanksgiving we just eat a lot?’ ‘But we do that every day!’ ‘Oh. What if we eat a lot with people that annoy the hell out of us?’”—Jim Gaffigan
“Some families bear an enormous crop of nuts” -Wayne Huizenga
“Thanksgiving is an emotional time. People travel thousands of miles to be with people they see only once a year. And then discover once a year is way too often.” – Johnny Carson
Feeling grateful is great, but feeling grateful and laughing at the same time? That’s a whole new level!
A Few Inspirational Gratitude Quotes
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough”. – Oprah Winfrey
“Be present in all things, and grateful in all things” – Maya Angelou
”Start each day with a positive thought, and a grateful heart” – Roy T. Bennett
Some Quotes and Jokes Your Kids Might Think Are Funny
If your kids are in elementary school, they might appreciate these “50 Funny Turkey Jokes for Kids”. If they are a little or a lot older, they might like the rest of these:
“I haven’t even finished eating all of my Halloween candy!” — Sally Brown, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
“I can’t cook a Thanksgiving dinner. All I can make is cold cereal, maybe toast.” — Charlie Brown, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
“You can tell you ate too much for Thanksgiving when you have to let your bathrobe out.” — Jay Leno
“Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants.” — Kevin James
“Thank you, the day after Thanksgiving, or as the makers of sweatpants call it, ‘the busy season.'” — Jimmy Fallon
“My cooking was so bad my kids thought Thanksgiving was to commemorate Pearl Harbor.” — Phyllis Diller
“Did you nap after eating the Thanksgiving meal? Or did you pass out like you were shot by a tranquilizer gun?” — Jim Gaffigan
More Quotes on Gratitude for Thanksgiving
Here are more funny gratitude quotes perfect for your Thanksgiving get together. Print them out and take turns reading them or cut them up and add them to a jar for people to draw and read to all.
Food-Related Humor
- “I’m thankful for elastic waistbands and stretchy pants. Let’s feast!”
- “Gratitude turns what we have into enough. But does it apply to pie? Asking for a friend.”
- “I’m thankful for gravy—it’s basically turkey-flavored magic sauce.”
- “Calories don’t count on Thanksgiving. That’s science, right?””
Jokes about Family Gatherings
- “Thanksgiving: when you realize how weird your family really is.”
- “I’m thankful for family traditions, even if it’s just fighting over who gets the wishbone.”
- “Blessed to spend Thanksgiving with my family and blessed when they finally go home.”
- “Grateful for my family because they make me look sane.”
Dessert Humor (Pumpkin Spice and Pie)
- “Thankful for pie, because no one writes poems about green bean casserole.”
- “Pumpkin pie is proof that vegetables belong in dessert.””
- “Thanksgiving: when even vegetables go undercover as dessert.”
- “I’m grateful for whipped cream. Let’s be honest, it’s the real reason we eat pie.”
Gratitude for Humor at Thanksgiving
- “I’m thankful for jokes—without them, this holiday would just be awkward silences and chewing.”
- “Grateful for sarcasm, because Thanksgiving without it would be unbearable.”
- “Who needs therapy when you have family dinners for material?”
- “I’m thankful for my funny relatives—Thanksgiving is their comedy club.”
Thanksgiving Cooking Chaos Laughs
- “Thankful for the fire alarm—it’s basically my dinner bell.”
- “Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is like running a marathon. Except at the end, everyone just judges you.”
- “Grateful for takeout—saving Thanksgiving one burnt turkey at a time.”
- “Who knew a frozen turkey could double as a bowling ball?”
Black Friday Humor
- “Thankful for Thanksgiving leftovers—fuel for Black Friday battles.”
- “Black Friday: because gratitude lasts until 5 a.m. the next day.”
- “I’m grateful for Thanksgiving: it gives us a reason to carbo-load for shopping marathons.”
- “Who needs a turkey coma when you’ve got a mall brawl to look forward to?”
All about Families – Relatable Gratefulness
- “Thankful for naps, because Thanksgiving is exhausting.”
- “I’m thankful for leftovers—because cooking once is enough.”
- “Thanksgiving: where I’m grateful I only have to see some relatives once a year.”
- “Grateful for wine. Because family.”
Thanksgiving Fun and Laughs
- “Gratitude is like gravy: better poured over everything.”
- “I’m grateful for my dog—who agrees I’m the best cook in the world.”
- “Turkey isn’t the only one stuffed at the end of the day.”
- “Thanksgiving: the only holiday where overeating is encouraged and applauded.”
Turkey Day Truths
- “I’m thankful for Thanksgiving, where every bite feels like a personal achievement.””
- “Grateful for napkins, because no one eats Thanksgiving dinner gracefully.”
- “Thanksgiving: the only time it’s socially acceptable to go for thirds.”
- “Thankful for Thanksgiving—proof that unbuttoning your pants is a sign of success.”
Being Grateful is a Good Thing
Gratitude is essential in our lives, and it’s even better when we can approach it with a sense of humor. You can use these funny quotes to serve as a reminder to appreciate life’s moments and find joy in the simple things.
Laughing with family or your best friends can help you have a deeper appreciation for the little things in life. So, don’t forget to laugh while expressing your gratitude.
Express Gratitude and Humor Together
Gratitude plays a crucial role in our lives by shifting our focus towards the positive aspects and fostering a sense of appreciation. It helps us acknowledge the goodness around us, enhances our overall well-being, and strengthens relationships.
Additionally, practicing gratitude can improve our mental health, reduce stress, and increase happiness. Try to incorporate humor into your daily gratitude routine by writing down moments that made you laugh and expressing gratitude for them.
You can also share funny stories or jokes with loved ones during conversations centered around gratitude.
Fun Ideas for your Thanksgiving Gathering
Here are some inexpensive ways to have fun at your Thanksgiving get together with family. There are ideas for kids and adults too! Find them all at our Loveselfcare shop or our Loveselfcare Etsy shop.
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Remember, gratitude doesn’t always have to be serious – it can be funny, quirky, and make the holidays all the more enjoyable. I hope you enjoy the season!
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