Adam Sandler first performed The Thanksgiving Song on Saturday Night Live in 1992 during Weekend Update, singing it as a simple acoustic comedy number about his love of turkey. A live version was later included on his 1993 comedy album They're All Gonna Laugh at You. The song became a seasonal staple on radio and online every November, and short clips now resurface on TikTok and soundboards as a shorthand for Thanksgiving, turkey dinners and overeating jokes during the holiday season.