Gobblers are not responsible for the phrase "talking turkey" (verbal Showdown). Such harmless creatures can only squawk -- or gossip. Here they are gossiping. At least Mrs. Turkey is, as becomes a female of the species while her stately hubby keeps an appraising eye on the party gossiped about. March 22, 1941. (Photo by J.P.L. Photo).;Gobblers are not responsible for the phrase "talking turkey" (verbal Showdown). Such harmless creatures can only squawk -- or gossip. Here they are gossiping. At l