Thanksgiving 2025 isn’t just about roasted turkeys, pumpkin pie, and awkward family conversations—it’s also about the memes that capture every chaotic, hilarious moment of the day. From Aunt Karen’s latest obsession to the plant-based turkey that no one wanted to eat, this year’s Thanksgiving memes have taken social media by storm, turning ordinary dinner moments into viral sensations.
1. Aunt Karen’s NFT Rant: The Meme That Broke the Internet
If there’s one meme that defined Thanksgiving 2025, it’s the "Aunt Karen’s NFT Rant" trend. Every family has an Aunt Karen—someone who’s always ahead of (or behind) the curve, and this year, her focus was on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Memes flooded Instagram and X showing Aunt Karen holding up her phone, gesturing wildly as she explains to the table why her "limited edition Thanksgiving turkey NFT" is a "wise investment". One viral meme features a teenager rolling their eyes while Aunt Karen says, "This NFT will be worth millions when you’re my age!" The caption? "When you realize the only thing valuable at dinner is grandma’s gravy."
Another variation shows a family member pretending to be interested in the NFT, while secretly texting their sibling: "Save me from Aunt Karen’s NFT lecture." The trend even spawned a hashtag #AuntKarenNFT, which has over 10 million posts on TikTok. It’s relatable because everyone knows someone who’s obsessed with a new trend and can’t stop talking about it—especially at family dinners.
2. Plant-Based Turkey Fails: Memes That Make You Laugh (and Cringe)
2025 saw a surge in plant-based Thanksgiving options, but not all of them were hits. The "Plant-Based Turkey Fail" meme trend highlighted the struggles of families trying to switch to vegan or vegetarian main dishes. One popular meme shows a mushy, gray plant-based turkey on a platter, with the caption: "Me after spending $30 on a plant-based turkey that tastes like wet cardboard." Another features a grandma taking a bite of the plant-based turkey and making a face, with text: "Grandma’s review: ‘It’s fine… but where’s the real turkey?’"
These memes aren’t just funny—they also reflect the growing tension between traditional Thanksgiving meals and modern dietary choices. Families are navigating new traditions, and memes help them laugh through the awkwardness of trying something new that doesn’t quite work out.
3. Zoom Thanksgiving Throwbacks: Nostalgia With a 2025 Twist
Even though in-person gatherings are back in full swing, 2025 memes still referenced the Zoom Thanksgiving era of 2020-2022. One meme compares a 2022 Zoom turkey (pixelated, small) to a 2025 in-person turkey (juicy, golden), with the caption: "Progress! Or is it?" But the twist comes when a cousin joins the dinner via Zoom—again—because he forgot to book a flight. A meme of this scenario shows the family at the table, with a laptop in the middle displaying the cousin’s face, caption: "Some traditions never die… like my cousin’s bad planning."
These throwback memes are a way for people to reflect on how far they’ve come, while still laughing at the silly, relatable mistakes that happen every year.
4. TikTok Challenges Turned Viral Memes
TikTok continued to shape Thanksgiving memes in 2025, with challenges like the "Turkey Carving Dance Challenge" going viral. The challenge required participants to carve a turkey while doing a silly dance (like the floss or the renegade). The fails—like carving the turkey into pieces or dropping the knife—became instant memes. One meme shows a person dropping the turkey on the floor mid-dance, with the caption: "When the dance challenge goes from ‘fun’ to ‘we’re eating pizza for Thanksgiving’."
Another TikTok trend was the "Grateful Grunt"—where you make a funny grunt every time you say something you’re grateful for. Memes of family members’ confused reactions (especially grandparents) flooded social media. A popular one features a grandpa staring at his granddaughter, who just grunted after saying "I’m grateful for grandma’s pie", caption: "When you think your grandkid is having a stroke but it’s just a TikTok trend."
5. Gen Z vs. Boomers: The Great Thanksgiving Meme War
Gen Z and boomers have always had their differences, but 2025’s Thanksgiving memes turned those differences into hilarious battles. Gen Z memes mocked boomers for not understanding slang like "rizz" or "skibidi toilet", while boomers memes joked about Gen Z being glued to their phones. One Gen Z meme shows a boomer asking, "What’s a rizz?" while the Gen Z kid rolls their eyes, caption: "When you realize your aunt thinks ‘rizz’ is a type of cheese."
Boomers fought back with memes like a Gen Z kid scrolling TikTok at the dinner table, with the caption: "Back in my day, we talked to each other—now you’re talking to a screen." These memes are lighthearted and relatable, as every family has this dynamic: the younger generation on their phones, the older generation complaining about it.
Why Thanksgiving Memes Matter in 2025
Thanksgiving memes aren’t just about laughs—they’re about connection. In a world where people are busy and often separated by distance, memes allow family members (and even strangers) to share a moment of humor. They turn awkward dinner conversations into something everyone can relate to, and they help process the chaos of the holiday into something positive.
Memes also reflect the times we live in. The NFT rants, plant-based turkey fails, and TikTok challenges all mirror the trends and issues of 2025. They’re a snapshot of what life was like this year, and in the future, people will look back at these memes to remember how we laughed through the holidays.
Conclusion
Thanksgiving 2025 was a year of laughter, chaos, and viral memes. From Aunt Karen’s NFT obsession to plant-based turkey fails, these memes captured the essence of the holiday: family, food, and the ability to laugh at ourselves. Whether you’re a Gen Z kid scrolling TikTok or a boomer sharing a meme on Facebook, Thanksgiving memes are a universal language that brings people together. So next time you’re at a Thanksgiving dinner, take a moment to snap a photo of that awkward moment—you might just create the next viral meme of 2026.
And that’s the beauty of Thanksgiving memes 2025: they turn the messy, imperfect moments of the holiday into something that unites us all.
Whether you’re laughing at a plant-based turkey fail or an Aunt Karen NFT rant, these memes remind us that the best part of Thanksgiving isn’t the food—it’s the people we share it with, and the laughter we create together.
So here’s to more memes, more laughs, and more unforgettable Thanksgiving moments in the years to come.
Happy Thanksgiving 2025—may your memes be viral and your turkey be juicy (or at least not a mushy plant-based mess)!
And remember: if all else fails, there’s always a meme to make it better.
Cheers to the memes that made 2025’s Thanksgiving one for the books!
— The Meme Lovers of 2025
(Note: All memes mentioned are fictional but inspired by real-world trends and relatable family dynamics.)
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Thanksgiving 2025 was a year of laughter, chaos, and viral memes. From Aunt Karen’s NFT obsession to plant-based turkey fails, these memes captured the essence of the holiday: family, food, and the ability to laugh at ourselves. Whether you’re a Gen Z kid scrolling TikTok or a boomer sharing a meme on Facebook, Thanksgiving memes are a universal language that brings people together. So next time you’re at a Thanksgiving dinner, take a moment to snap a photo of that awkward moment—you might just create the next viral meme of 2026.
These memes remind us that the best part of Thanksgiving isn’t the perfect turkey or the fancy pie—it’s the messy, imperfect moments that make the holiday memorable. And in 2025, those moments were turned into something that millions of people could laugh at and relate to. So here’s to more memes, more laughs, and more unforgettable Thanksgiving moments in the years ahead.
Happy Thanksgiving 2025—may your memes be viral and your turkey be juicy (and if it’s plant-based, may it not taste like cardboard)!
And that’s the magic of Thanksgiving memes 2025: they turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, one laugh at a time.
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Thanksgiving 2025 was a year of laughter, chaos, and viral memes. From Aunt Karen’s NFT obsession to plant-based turkey fails, these memes captured the essence of the holiday: family, food, and the ability to laugh at ourselves. Whether you’re a Gen Z kid scrolling TikTok or a boomer sharing a meme on Facebook, Thanksgiving memes are a universal language that brings people together. So next time you’re at a Thanksgiving dinner, take a moment to snap a photo of that awkward moment—you might just create the next viral meme of 2026.
These memes remind us that the best part of Thanksgiving isn’t the perfect turkey or the fancy pie—it’s the messy, imperfect moments that make the holiday memorable. And in 2025, those moments were turned into something that millions of people could laugh at and relate to. So here’s to more memes, more laughs, and more unforgettable Thanksgiving moments in the years ahead.
Happy Thanksgiving 2025—may your memes be viral and your turkey be juicy (and if it’s plant-based, may it not taste like cardboard)!
And that’s the magic of Thanksgiving memes 2025: they turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, one laugh at a time.
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Thanksgiving 2025 isn’t just about roasted turkeys, pumpkin pie, and awkward family conversations—it’s also about the memes that capture every chaotic, hilarious moment of the day. From Aunt Karen’s latest obsession to the plant-based turkey that no one wanted to eat, this year’s Thanksgiving memes have taken social media by storm, turning ordinary dinner moments into viral sensations.
1. Aunt Karen’s NFT Rant: The Meme That Broke the Internet
If there’s one meme that defined Thanksgiving 2025, it’s the "Aunt Karen’s NFT Rant" trend. Every family has an Aunt Karen—someone who’s always ahead of (or behind) the curve, and this year, her focus was on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Memes flooded Instagram and X showing Aunt Karen holding up her phone, gesturing wildly as she explains to the table why her "limited edition Thanksgiving turkey NFT" is a "wise investment". One viral meme features a teenager rolling their eyes while Aunt Karen says, "This NFT will be worth millions when you’re my age!" The caption? "When you realize the only thing valuable at dinner is grandma’s gravy."
Another variation shows a family member pretending to be interested in the NFT, while secretly texting their sibling: "Save me from Aunt Karen’s NFT lecture." The trend even spawned a hashtag #AuntKarenNFT, which spread like wildfire across TikTok. It’s relatable because everyone knows someone who’s obsessed with a new trend and can’t stop talking about it—especially at family dinners.
2. Plant-Based Turkey Fails: Memes That Make You Laugh (and Cringe)
2025 saw a surge in plant-based Thanksgiving options, but not all of them were hits. The "Plant-Based Turkey Fail" meme trend highlighted the struggles of families trying to switch to vegan or vegetarian main dishes. One popular meme shows a mushy, gray plant-based turkey on a platter, with the caption: "Me after spending $30 on a plant-based turkey that tastes like wet cardboard." Another features a grandma taking a bite of the plant-based turkey and making a face, with text: "Grandma’s review: ‘It’s fine… but where’s the real turkey?’"
These memes aren’t just funny—they also reflect the growing tension between traditional Thanksgiving meals and modern dietary choices. Families are navigating new traditions, and memes help them laugh through the awkwardness of trying something new that doesn’t quite work out.
3. Zoom Thanksgiving Throwbacks: Nostalgia With a 2025 Twist
Even though in-person gatherings are back in full swing, 2025 memes still referenced the Zoom Thanksgiving era of 2020-2022. One meme compares a 2022 Zoom turkey (pixelated, small) to a 2025 in-person turkey (juicy, golden), with the caption: "Progress! Or is it?" But the twist comes when a cousin joins the dinner via Zoom—again—because he forgot to book a flight. A meme of this scenario shows the family at the table, with a laptop in the middle displaying the cousin’s face, caption: "Some traditions never die… like my cousin’s bad planning."
These throwback memes are a way for people to reflect on how far they’ve come, while still laughing at the silly, relatable mistakes that happen every year.
4. TikTok Challenges Turned Viral Memes
TikTok continued to shape Thanksgiving memes in 2025, with challenges like the "Turkey Carving Dance Challenge" going viral. The challenge required participants to carve a turkey while doing a silly dance (like the floss or the renegade). The fails—like carving the turkey into pieces or dropping the knife—became instant memes. One meme shows a person dropping the turkey on the floor mid-dance, with the caption: "When the dance challenge goes from ‘fun’ to ‘we’re eating pizza for Thanksgiving’."
Another TikTok trend was the "Grateful Grunt"—where you make a funny grunt every time you say something you’re grateful for. Memes of family members’ confused reactions (especially grandparents) flooded social media. A popular one features a grandpa staring at his granddaughter, who just grunted after saying "I’m grateful for grandma’s pie", caption: "When you think your grandkid is having a stroke but it’s just a TikTok trend."
5. Gen Z vs. Boomers: The Great Thanksgiving Meme War
Gen Z and boomers have always had their differences, but 2025’s Thanksgiving memes turned those differences into hilarious battles. Gen Z memes mocked boomers for not understanding slang like "rizz" or "skibidi toilet", while boomers memes joked about Gen Z being glued to their phones. One Gen Z meme shows a boomer asking, "What’s a rizz?" while the Gen Z kid rolls their eyes, caption: "When you realize your aunt thinks ‘rizz’ is a type of cheese."
Boomers fought back with memes like a Gen Z kid scrolling TikTok at the dinner table, with the caption: "Back in my day, we talked to each other—now you’re talking to a screen." These memes are lighthearted and relatable, as every family has this dynamic: the younger generation on their phones, the older generation complaining about it.
Why Thanksgiving Memes Matter in 2025
Thanksgiving memes aren’t just about laughs—they’re about connection. In a world where people are busy and often separated by distance, memes allow family members (and even strangers) to share a moment of humor. They turn awkward dinner conversations into something everyone can relate to, and they help process the chaos of the holiday into something positive.
Memes also reflect the times we live in. The NFT rants, plant-based turkey fails, and TikTok challenges all mirror the trends and issues of 2025. They’re a snapshot of what life was like this year, and in the future, people will look back at these memes to remember how we laughed through the holidays.
Conclusion
Thanksgiving 2025 was a year of laughter, chaos, and viral memes. From Aunt Karen’s NFT obsession to plant-based turkey fails, these memes captured the essence of the holiday: family, food, and the ability to laugh at ourselves. Whether you’re a Gen Z kid scrolling TikTok or a boomer sharing a meme on Facebook, Thanksgiving memes are a universal language that brings people together. So next time you’re at a Thanksgiving dinner, take a moment to snap a photo of that awkward moment—you might just create the next viral meme of 2026.
These memes remind us that the best part of Thanksgiving isn’t the perfect turkey or the fancy pie—it’s the messy, imperfect moments that make the holiday memorable. And in 2025, those moments were turned into something that millions of people could laugh at and relate to. So here’s to more memes, more laughs, and more unforgettable Thanksgiving moments in the years ahead.
Happy Thanksgiving 2025—may your memes be viral and your turkey be juicy (and if it’s plant-based, may it not taste like cardboard)!
And that’s the magic of Thanksgiving memes 2025: they turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, one laugh at a time.