This is a great day to give thanks for all of the blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon us and loved ones. But sometimes, people say something that makes us chuckle.

Here are 5 funny and amusing statements that famous folks have made throughout the years. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving .

  1. "My mother is such a lousy cook that Thanksgiving at her house is a time of sorrow" - Rita Rudner
  2. "Thanksgiving is an emotional holiday. People travel thousands of miles to be with people they only see once a year. And they discover once a year is too often." - Johnny Carson
  3. "No one diets on Thanksgiving. What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?" - Erma Bombeck
  4. "We're having something a little different this year for Thanksgiving. Instead of turkey, we're having swan. You get more stuffing. - George Carlin
  5. To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone" - Reba McEntire

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