April Fools pranks

2022 - 3 - 31

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Lifestyle Asia"

10 of the best April Fools' pranks (Lifestyle Asia)

Some claim that this tradition of pulling off a practical joke on friends and strangers can be traced to the ancient Roman period. But it became more popular in ...

But thankfully, the paper was good enough to explain later in the same article that it was a joke. As Associated Press reported at the time and BBC itself admitted that the broadcaster had to apologise for weeks to many of its foreign subscribers who got in touch to claim Big Ben’s hands. The broadcaster soon came clean on the story, revealing it to be a prank. When the office of two US senators called up Taco Bell and the National Park Service about the news, the company issued a statement confirming that it was an April Fools’ prank. This was enough to trigger debates among experts outraging against the Alabama legislature’s ‘decision’. Thanks to a growing popularity of emails at that time, the story went viral on the internet. And some even called up BBC to ‘reveal’ how they felt floating in the air. The reason given was that Taco Bell purchased it “in an effort to help the national debt.” Stensson went to great lengths to explain (in what sounded like technical terms) that the nylon stocking would bend the wavelengths of the TV and turn them into colour. It takes the boredom out of everyday work.” In France, where it is known as Poisson d’Avril (April Fish), a prankster sticks paper fish on the back of their unsuspecting victim and runs away screaming “Poisson d’Avril!” at the top of their lungs. Some claim that this tradition of pulling off a practical joke on friends and strangers can be traced to the ancient Roman period. Liberty Bell is one of the most enduring symbols of American freedom.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "iNews"

When is April Fools' Day 2022? Why we mark the date with pranks ... (iNews)

The date has long been associated with jokes, pranks and hijinks, but the origins of April Fools' Day are contested - here's everything you need to know.

The prank resulted in widespread panic, with some Milton residents fleeing their homes. Highlights include redirecting every video on the homepage of YouTube to a performance of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” in 2008, and the ability to capture Pokémon in Google Maps in 2014 – a concept which led to the birth of Pokémon Go. Others claim that April Fools’ Day comes from the Netherlands, where the origin of the day is often attributed to the Dutch victory at Brielle in 1572. The origins of this are attributed to an old theory that it is easier to catch fish in streams and rivers in early April. In 1508, French poet Eloy d’Amerval referenced a “poisson d’avril”, which literally translates as “April fish”, and the tradition is still known by that name in France and other parts of Europe. Another theory suggests that April Fools’ Day originated because in the Middle Ages, New Year’s Day was celebrated on 25 March in most European towns – particularly in France – with a holiday that ended on 1 April.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Free Press Journal"

April fool's Day 2022: Best ideas to prank your friends (Free Press Journal)

April Fool's Day is almost here and it is time to up our pranking skills. Fools Day gives us the perfect opportunity to play different jokes and pranks on ...

If you want to make sure that your prank is not a fail try using vanilla flavoured toothpaste instead of the minty ones. And then just wait for your friend to open it and enjoy the reaction. This prank is perfect to fool your family or roommates and also extremely easy.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Belfast Telegraph"

Having a laugh: 10 top office-themed pranks for April Fool's Day (Belfast Telegraph)

April Fools' Day is celebrated in cultures around the world traditionally on the first day of that month, which falls on Friday.

See how long it takes for your co-workers to interrupt you and others in your household from saying some really embarrassing things. The most creative fun you can have is to turn your remote background into a video. Go to display settings and flip the computer screen horizontally so that everything is upside down. The fastest prank you can do on this list, and possibly one of the longest to fix if your ‘mark’ is not computer savvy. You can hide these behind doorways or in windows to give a shock to your colleagues. Swap out their loved ones for one of your favourite cartoon or TV characters and see how long it takes them to notice.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Bored Panda"

30 April Fools' Pranks You Might Want To Try This Year, As Shared ... (Bored Panda)

But you know what won't go too far? AskReddit. I mean, they can, they are very capable, but not this time around as folks online started asking for pranks that ...

It's only slightly different than normal air so it makes no real difference in regular use. It's only slightly different than normal air so it makes no real difference in regular use. Now it's a real thing. Put the pudding inside the jar. I have a key to the vending machine at work. and then the number for the San Francisco zoo. Nah. No good if you can't see the results. There is an option to hide the extension from the task bar. I'm going to take a bunch of chia seeds, plaster them underneath the keys, spend a few days watering it, and then switch it for my coworker's keyboard that morning. piece of opaque tape over the lazer on everyones mouse. I worked at a daycare. But you know what won’t go too far?

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Times Now"

April Fools' Day 2022: Jokes, pranks and ideas for April 1 (Times Now)

Looking for April Fools' Day ideas to prank your family and friends?

Post cover
Image courtesy of "USA TODAY"

This is how April Fools' Day started and some of the brand pranks ... (USA TODAY)

After the COVID shutdown curbed April Fools' Day in 2020, brands started pranks even earlier. Does it always work? Ask Volkswagen.

The announcement comes with a pretty obvious hint: "This launch is conveniently timed to April Fools’ Day." "April Fool’s Day is definitely useful as a way of breaking through the clutter of messaging most of us are exposed to," McGrath said in an email exchange. The Catholic Church also may have had a hand in bringing April Fools' Day to the fore earlier in history. By the 19th century, April Fools' Day had become a mainstay of American culture. Among last year's April Fools' best teases: Velveeta's new line of V by Velveeta's beauty products including moisturizer and night cream. Back to Volkswagen's name change stunt, the company eventually confessed on March 30, 2021 that the announcement was an April Fools' joke. At the time, White House spokesperson Mike McCurry played along, the Inquirer recalled on last year's 25th anniversary of the stunt, saying, “We’ll be doing a series of these things. The joke feature wound up attached to many emails, unintentionally, and had to be turned off. "Even before widespread social media, this caused a major stir," McGrath said. But it turned out to be a poorly played joke. So how did it become a time for jokes and pranks? It's the latest twist on a holiday that has its beginnings centuries ago.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NationalWorld"

When is April Fools' Day 2022? Date, what is its history, and ideas ... (NationalWorld)

Get all of the latest Offbeat news from NationalWorld. Providing fresh perspective online for news across the UK.

Just make sure you know how to change the settings back. The same prank can also be achieved by changing the settings on someone’s television, even if it’s just adding foreign subtitles. April Fools’ Day is not a bank holiday in the UK, or most of the world. Is April Fools’ Day a bank holiday? What is the history of April Fools’ Day? When is April Fools’ Day 2022?

Post cover
Image courtesy of "al.com"

April Fools' Day 2022: Why is it called April Fools' Day? Holiday ... (al.com)

Tradition holds that April Fools' Day dates to 1582, when France made the move from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. The change by Pope Gregory ...

Today, April Fools’ Day is celebrated by young and old alike, and an increasing number of businesses are joining in the fun. Tradition holds that April Fools’ Day dates to 1582, when France made the move from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. And while people around the world mark “Fools Day,” its exact origin is unclear.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ChronicleLive"

April Fool's pranks, ideas and readers' favourites from over the years (ChronicleLive)

April 1 means April Fools' Day. Expect pranks, tall tales, and attempts to kid you on. If you are taking part this year, make sure to get your prank signed, ...

Once you have your drawings cut them out and stick them on the inside of a lampshade. Peel some onions and stick a lollipop stick in the centre of the core. All you need to do is put some Vaseline on a doorknob to make it extra slippery. I was totally taken in and went to work the next day saying that it was marvellous - only to be reminded of the date. A lot of people fell for it, writing Happy Birthday messages on my Facebook wall all day." You get the drift and you wouldn't believe it, a clerk seriously phoned up to go through the order and I got a rollicking from the main man for wasting company resources and time (no sense of humour). My staff had a laugh though. Joe Turnbull: "I got a friend to ring my mam and say she was selected for competition on Metro Radio and would be given a question to win a trolley dash. Jeff Ball sent in to tell us about Cramlington Rockets RLFC's April Fools' joke on their website: "Cramlington Rockets are pleased to announce an agreement with Oscar winner Russell Crowe to take over the club." Jacqueline A Lee: "My mam said that school was closed as it had been snowing all night and the teacher couldn't get to work! I moved all the clocks forward to 12.30pm then ran in the bedroom saying they were gonna miss the match. You are allowed to go nuts on April Fools' Day" Below, we take a look at some of the April Fools' prank ideas sent to us by ChronicleLive readers.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Human Resources Director"

Fun Friday: Roll out some HR pranks this April Fools' Day (Human Resources Director)

It's April Fools' Day! We all know what's going to happen — and yes, even workplaces aren't safe from this. It's probably tradition by now among colleagues ...

But if you haven't got any clue on what to do — here are some ideas that would surely get a co-worker confused and the rest of employees giggling discreetly. This works best if you have more people joining in, make sure you won't be getting confused as well. (Link to video: https://www.tiktok.com/@travellercharms/video/6929766834547772678?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7008059768153933314)

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC Chicago"

April Fools' Day: How It Began And Some of Most-Remembered ... (NBC Chicago)

Here's everything you should know about April Fools' Day, including how it started and some of the most famous pranks in history.

In 1975, the BBC aired a mock report about Switzerland’s spaghetti harvest, claiming that spaghetti is grown from trees. It even became a two-day event in Scotland. Pranks included sending people to do foolish errands and putting “kick me” signs on other people’s backs. It’s the earliest known unambiguous reference to the holiday. The exact origin of April Fools’ Day remains unknown, but historians came up with several theories of how the day started. The pranks pulled on them included putting paper fish on their backs, symbolizing easily caught fish and a gullible person. It’s around that time of the year when pranksters pull tricks on someone.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

April Fool: Marine deals a bit-fishy but KFC fine-dining lobster meal ... (New Zealand Herald)

Put down that surfboard - Eden Park is not going to be transformed into a suburban surf break and you can't buy "bit-fishy coin" from your local marine ...

The article in the online tramping guide Wilderness said long drops would be open "for emergency accommodation" and suggested traffic lights would soon be installed on some tracks to ease congestion. The Department of Conservation got in on the pranking tradition by announcing it would be closing all tramping huts over winter to boost sales for tents and outdoor equipment. Auckland's premier sports venue Eden Park was touted as the next venue for pro surf competition and we heard Jane Campion's Oscar-winning film The Power of the Dog would be followed up by the purfect sequel - The Power of the Cat.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "York Dispatch"

April Fools' Day 2022: How we got it and some best pranks (York Dispatch)

The day is traditionally set aside for pranksters to have a little fun with other people with hoaxes and practical jokes. And while people around the world mark ...

Today, April Fools’ Day is celebrated by young and old alike, and an increasing number of businesses are joining in the fun. Tradition holds that April Fools’ Day dates to 1582, when France made the move from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. And while people around the world mark “Fools Day,” its exact origin is unclear.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "HeraldScotland"

Issue of the day: The most memorable April Fools' Day pranks (HeraldScotland)

TIME is flying and here we are again on April Fools' Day, but surely people don't still fall for it all, do they?

It was April Fool’s nonsense, but thousands of listeners called in to say they'd felt the fall in gravity and one woman even claimed she and 11 friends "wafted from their chairs and orbited gently around the room”. The BBC were at it again in 1980, reporting that Big Ben was going to become a digital clock, with some viewers so shocked by the announcement, they phoned in to complain. In Geoffrey Chaucer’s 14th century The Canterbury Tales, he refers to a fox tricking a rooster on 32 March, which would make it April 1.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "iNews"

April Fools Day 2022 pranks: Today's best and worst jokes from ... (iNews)

The day takes place on 1 April every year, with this year's edition falling on Friday, with one important rule: the pranking stops at midday (after that, ...

The prank resulted in widespread panic, with some Milton residents fleeing their homes. We fully support Deliveroo’s decision to ban pineapple on pizza and make a stand for proper pizza! “And eighteen years later, Bitcoin appears… “We were on the brink of something back then, but it had to take a back seat when we released our Psyche album.” There will be endless opportunities for Insta-ops with our unmissable events this year!” The BBC had further success in 1965, when it pretended to trial “Smell-O-Vision”, telling viewers it was pumping smells into their living rooms via their TVs. Many people contacted the BBC to say it had worked, despite it being a hoax. They said in a statement: “We actually started developing Toon Coin back in the early 90s as a way of simplifying PJ and Duncan gig ticket sales,” Ant explains. “Paying homage to the iconic Cornish cream tea, Cream First is a clotted cream and strawberry pale ale, brewed with local malt, 100 tubs of glorious Rodda’s clotted cream, alongside over a ton of Cornish strawberries – all painstakingly hand-squished by our brewers to create a smooth, sessionable ale – perfect for spring. “I am looking forward to working with the PM, Ministers and Members of Parliament on the issues that matter most to our country.” James & Thom Elliot, Founders of Pizza Pilgrims said, “Putting pineapple on Neapolitan pizza is basically considered a crime in Naples. Most of our pizza chefs are from Naples and safe to say they are not fans! He wrote on Twitter: “It is an honour to have been asked by the PM to serve as Director of Communications for No10 Downing Street. “It can’t come at a better time, guests will be thrilled to hear we are introducing two brand new events for 2022 – Mardi Gras in May and Carnival in July, before the return of the heavily anticipated Oktoberfest and FRIGHT NIGHTS events in autumn.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Evening Standard"

April Fools' Day: The best and worst pranks from Aldi's airline to Pot ... (Evening Standard)

By tradition, pranks and jokes can be played until midday, before being revealed as an April Fool. April Fools jokes that have since become infamous include a ...

Newspapers also like to get in on the action when it comes to April Fools. The cans would have promised the “ultimate in tangy refreshment,” said the brand. On a similar, potentially delicious food theme, Pot Noodle and Papa Johns claimed it would be joining forces to create the Pot Pizza - a pizza with a Pot Noodle topping.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NationalWorld"

April Fool's Day pranks: 10 best jokes and tricks to play on your ... (NationalWorld)

Get all of the latest Offbeat news from NationalWorld. Providing fresh perspective online for news across the UK.

Choose an item belonging to your target, like their phone or the TV remote, and wrap them in multiple lawyers of elastic bands. The person getting pranked will be very confused when they go to take a drink and nothing moves! This is a very low effort but high reward prank - get your hands on some Brussels sprouts and roll them in some melted chocolate.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Human Resources Director"

Fun Friday: Roll out some HR pranks this April Fools' Day (Human Resources Director)

It's April Fools' Day! We all know what's going to happen — and yes, even workplaces aren't safe from this. It's probably tradition by now among colleagues ...

But if you haven't got any clue on what to do — here are some ideas that would surely get a co-worker confused and the rest of employees giggling discreetly. This works best if you have more people joining in, make sure you won't be getting confused as well. (Link to video: https://www.tiktok.com/@travellercharms/video/6929766834547772678?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7008059768153933314)

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Lifestyle Asia"

April Fools' Day: 10 of the best April Fools' pranks of all time (Lifestyle Asia)

Some places have their own unique way of playing an April Fools' Day prank. In France, where it is known as Poisson d'Avril (April Fish), a prankster sticks ...

But thankfully, the paper was good enough to explain later in the same article that it was a joke. As Associated Press reported at the time and BBC itself admitted that the broadcaster had to apologise for weeks to many of its foreign subscribers who got in touch to claim Big Ben’s hands. The broadcaster soon came clean on the story, revealing it to be a prank. When the office of two US senators called up Taco Bell and the National Park Service about the news, the company issued a statement confirming that it was an April Fools’ prank. This was enough to trigger debates among experts outraging against the Alabama legislature’s ‘decision’. Thanks to a growing popularity of emails at that time, the story went viral on the internet. And some even called up BBC to ‘reveal’ how they felt floating in the air. Stensson went to great lengths to explain (in what sounded like technical terms) that the nylon stocking would bend the wavelengths of the TV and turn them into colour. The reason given was that Taco Bell purchased it “in an effort to help the national debt.” It takes the boredom out of everyday work.” In France, where it is known as Poisson d’Avril (April Fish), a prankster sticks paper fish on the back of their unsuspecting victim and runs away screaming “Poisson d’Avril!” at the top of their lungs. Some claim that this tradition of pulling off a practical joke on friends and strangers can be traced to the ancient Roman period. Liberty Bell is one of the most enduring symbols of American freedom.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Lifestyle Asia"

Believe it or not: 10 of the greatest April Fools' Day pranks ever (Lifestyle Asia)

Some places have their own unique way of playing an April Fools' Day prank. In France, where it is known as Poisson d'Avril (April Fish), a prankster sticks ...

But thankfully, the paper was good enough to explain later in the same article that it was a joke. As Associated Press reported at the time and BBC itself admitted that the broadcaster had to apologise for weeks to many of its foreign subscribers who got in touch to claim Big Ben’s hands. The broadcaster soon came clean on the story, revealing it to be a prank. When the office of two US senators called up Taco Bell and the National Park Service about the news, the company issued a statement confirming that it was an April Fools’ prank. This was enough to trigger debates among experts outraging against the Alabama legislature’s ‘decision’. Thanks to a growing popularity of emails at that time, the story went viral on the internet. And some even called up BBC to ‘reveal’ how they felt floating in the air. The reason given was that Taco Bell purchased it “in an effort to help the national debt.” Stensson went to great lengths to explain (in what sounded like technical terms) that the nylon stocking would bend the wavelengths of the TV and turn them into colour. It takes the boredom out of everyday work.” In France, where it is known as Poisson d’Avril (April Fish), a prankster sticks paper fish on the back of their unsuspecting victim and runs away screaming “Poisson d’Avril!” at the top of their lungs. Some claim that this tradition of pulling off a practical joke on friends and strangers can be traced to the ancient Roman period. Courtesy the “many years of patient endeavour by plant breeders who have succeeded in producing the perfect spaghetti.”

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Mirror.co.uk"

April Fools' Day 2022 with pranks expected - all you need to know (Mirror.co.uk)

It's April Fools' Day, which means you have to be extra sceptical of what you read this morning with lots of prank stories being shared in an attempt to ...

The Marble Arch mound is heading for the northFormer Tory minister Rory Stewart says he has been 'hired' as the PM's spin doctor.Mr Stewart, who once ran for the Conservative Party leadership, said he was looking forward to working with Boris Johnson.He tweeted: "It is an honour to have been asked by the PM to serve as Director of Communications for No10 Downing Street. "I am looking forward to working with the PM, Ministers and Members of Parliament on the issues that matter most to our country." The Real Madrid star was the subject of extraordinary attacks from the Spanish media and was even dubbed a "parasite" in the run-up to the crucial semi-final.However, he shook off this criticism to take Wales just one step from the Qatar World Cup and let it be known who he thought the real 'parasite' was.Welsh football fans said that renaming the bridge after Bale is a "fitting tribute"Fresh plans for 'Angel of the South' statue in Kent after London Resort proposals scrappedPlans are underway for a giant white horse statue to be built at the site of the now withdrawn plans for a London Resort theme park. Soap fans' hopes of Neighbours being saved raised and dashed as jokeNeighbours fans were thrown a cruel lifeline when Australia’s TV Tonight claimed the legendary soap was coming back to channel Seven instead of being cancelled forever.It wrote a “key piece” of its plan is to offer British fans of the show a special subscription package- but to get around geo-blocking people had to recite the lyrics to Especially For You and have a River Boys “Blood & Sand” tattoo on their chest.It later updated the story, saying: “Yup, annual April Fool’s Day post.”Fans of the show no doubt had their hopes raised and swiftly dashed.Queensland Police joked it had a new paw-tnership with Animal ZooQueensland Police were among the first to kick off the day of japes, hilariously telling its 225,000 followers it was teaming up with Australia Zoo to create an “elite new squad”.It said Police Animals in the Wild (Paw) would “add more eyes, ears, wings and claws to help keep Queensland safe”, with the help of Robert Irwin. But it soon revealed: “Gotcha! As much as we love our @AustraliaZoo, @wildwarriors and wildlife friends, they are not our newest crime fighting critters #AprilFools.” However, the plans were withdrawn this week and speculation has been rife about what will replace them.Now, KentLive can reveal that there are new plans to build the "Angel of the South" in its place. M4 Prince of Wales Bridge to be renamed the Gareth Bale BridgeThe Second Severn Crossing is to be renamed the Gareth Bale Bridge, Wales Online reports. "As we all know, Twitter mentions equals eyeballs and by that metric the Marble Arch mound has been a huge success", one said.Londoners were distraught when the £6m mound started to be demolished earlier this year after it was such a storming success.Thousands visited the grassy knoll and were amazed by the views it offered of several nearby Pret a Manger.Tory MP and London tourism minister Mike Wrap said: "I know Londoners will be bitterly disappointed to be losing this iconic temporary structure that has been compared to the Eiffel Tower."Click here to read the full story. The first product, the ‘Sundae Roast’, is available from today on Ocado.com, with ‘Fish for Chips’ and ‘Breakfast in Case of Emergencies’ to follow later this month. In 1980 an Aprils' Fool Day joke sparked fury after the BBC claimed Big Ben was going to digital with the same broadcaster pulling off one of the UK's most famous pranks 65 years ago. Back in 1957 its flagship current-affairs programme Panaroma claimed spaghetti was grown on trees - which was believable as the Italian staple product wasn't well known to Brits. In the UK Aprils' Fool Day ends at midday so if you try to trick someone after that you become the fool rather than them. But what the concerned caller hadn't realised was that the message was a very crass April Fools Day prank.North Wales Police has issued a stark warning to people about the repercussions of some April 1 jokes after receiving the call this morning. Aldi taking to the skies with announcement of new airline AldiAirAldi has announced this morning that it is spreading its wings and launching an airline - AldiAir.The supermarket has posted on its social media channels that it is turning its hand to aviation.The retailer’s post has sparked a flurry of responses, with some shoppers delighted at the move.EasyJet responded to the announcement by tweeting a viral video of Brenda from Bristol saying 'you're joking - not another one!'. Marble Arch mound mud to rebuild Hadrian's Wall as part of 'levelling up' the northMud from the Marble Arch mound will be used to rebuild Hadrian's Wall as part of Tory 'levelling up' plans, it can be exclusively revealed by the Mirror. Tourism experts say the Twitter storm that greeted the west London rubbish heap will soon be replicated up north. April Fools' Day jokes last year included claims that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's secret marriage ceremony before their royal wedding was conducted by a clergyman dressed as Elvis. The couple had disclosed their secret ceremony during their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey which prompted a second Aprils' Fool Day gag that The Queen was going to set the record straight by speaking to the American media mogul herself.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "PerthNow"

REVEALED: The best of the best April Fools' Day 2022 pranks (PerthNow)

From the stomach-churning to the aww-inducing, here's your round-up of some of this year's best (though some may argue worst) April Fools' Day pranks.

“I thought we were going to give the game away, to be honest. Pushing the culture forward, don’t miss out on this #Flexclusive release.” According to The Shovel, an amused Josh Frydenberg “can’t believe” Australians fell for it, and described what is thought to be the longest set-up ever for a joke. “In a stunning new deal, Seven has swooped on the iconic soap to begin a new chapter for the Ramsay Street serial.” In what feels a lot like a Truman Show moment, The Shovel has revealed: “Australia’s Federal government is a joke”. But it is not to be, with an April Fools’ disclaimer at the bottom of the story dealing fans a crushing blow. But reports of the sale of the boatshed are Bulls..t with a capital “B”, so it seems fitting enough. “Neighbours has been thrown a lifeline, heading back to Channel Seven, 37 years after it first premiered on the network,” the article read. The beloved footy star hinted at a return to the AFL in a series of tweets, recruiting a number of cronies to play along. While we were over the moon to hear about the return of the much-loved lime-flavoured Skittles, mixing them with chocolate is a hard no from us. The fact the more childish of us swapped out a word or two from the catchy tune to link the beans with flatulence to impress our playmates is an aside. “We’re excited to introduce this delicious new treat, with M&M’S and Skittles pre-mixed so you can enjoy a chocolate and fruity flavour in one bite,” M&M’s Australia posted this morning.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Gadsden Times"

History's greatest April Fools' Day pranks — from Sidd Finch to Great ... (Gadsden Times)

Seemingly cited online more than any other prank as the best, the story behind the Great Spaghetti Harvest began with the reputable and (usually) serious ...

The response was immediate and highly negative, from listeners to political pundits. The April 1, 1985, edition of Sports Illustrated arrived in folks' mailboxes with a story on an unknown New York Mets prospect named Sidd Finch. This led to a mountain of calls to the BBC as to how people could grow their own spaghetti trees. Mets players and coaches went along with the ruse. Here are a few of the most memorable April Fools' Day pranks ever played. The story even showed people picking spaghetti strands from trees.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Metro"

The best April Fools' Day pranks you can do over text or social media (Metro)

Jokes, silly texts and pranks to send to family and friends this April Fools' Day, plus a few in-person pranks to try if you're at work.

Or try it on your Facebook page. Here’s a bit of inspiration to get the ideas whirring. Or maybe you feel like announcing a fake project? Install a bluetooth mouse on a colleague’s computer – then leave the mouse itself in a drawer next to you. Got a small business? Simply your pal you’ve spotted a click-worthy video or news story, and send the link, hoping they’ll click on it and be annoyed at themselves – and you.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NPR"

April Fools' Day might be the world's longest-running joke. No one ... (NPR)

The true history of April Fools' has been a mystery for ages. The theories around its origin story have involved everything from Roman gods and fake popes ...

You may click on “Your Choices” below to learn about and use cookie management tools to limit use of cookies when you visit NPR’s sites. If you click “Agree and Continue” below, you acknowledge that your cookie choices in those tools will be respected and that you otherwise agree to the use of cookies on NPR’s sites. NPR’s sites use cookies, similar tracking and storage technologies, and information about the device you use to access our sites (together, “cookies”) to enhance your viewing, listening and user experience, personalize content, personalize messages from NPR’s sponsors, provide social media features, and analyze NPR’s traffic.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Mirror.co.uk"

Best celebrity April Fools' pranks from Rylan taking over Alexa to Ant ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Celebrities have been getting in the spirit this April Fools' Day by playing some sneaky tricks on their fans with fake social media posts.

On yes, I'm in the cloud, I'm feeling proud, better turn it up 'cause I'm gonna get loud." "Buy all five and you’ve got yourself a glove! He shared a video of himself saying "good morning" to Alexa, which then replied: "Morning, gorgeous! Ant said: "We actually developed Toon Coin back in the early 90s as a way of simplifying PJ and Duncan gig ticket sales. Just like that William Smith chap the other night." "This project has been in the works for a while having started it all the way back in the early 90s!

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Scottish Daily Record"

April Fool's Day 2022 best pranks - from Primark name change to ... (Scottish Daily Record)

April Fools' Day antics end at 12pm sharp after which pranksters are meant to come clean lest they become the fool. Why is there a deadline? No one knows for ...

"Your five-a-day in just one fruit. don't you think?" The shop asked followers to vote by liking the post - a thumbs up for Penmark or a heart for Primneys. Baristas have touted it as the ultimate milk substitute for its velvety consistency and earthy flavour, complimenting tea and coffee alike as well as acting as a delicious vegan alternative to milk. He apparently said it was his dream for his voice to be on Alexa devices - with the dream becoming a reality for one day only. It prompted a second gag that The Queen was going to set the record straight by speaking to the American media mogul herself.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CTV News Vancouver"

Invisibility cloaks for police? B.C. RCMP detachment's April Fool's ... (CTV News Vancouver)

A Metro Vancouver RCMP detachment made efforts to win over Harry Potter fans in an April 1 news release touting new "invisibility cloaking technology."

The ministry posted a photo captured on Highway 17 at Salish Sea Drive, with an added flaming DeLorean swerving off to one side of the road. Reactions on social media were mixed, with some laughing along or making doughnut jokes, but to some extent the technology does exist. Among those was the death of a 26-year-old Indigenous woman from Vancouver Island, who was shot in New Brunswick after police were called to perform a wellness check on her. Calls have been growing to "defund the police," including in the Vancouver area, following fatal police shootings in North America, and for those with concerns, the joke may have seemed in poor taste. The Ridge Meadows RCMP said on April Fool's Day that those in the areas it covers can expect to see a new uniform and police vehicle equipped with the new tech. "While the nature of police work requires covert operation and confidentiality, the Ridge Meadows RCMP sought out a creative solution and in response have partnered with J. K. Industries."

Post cover
Image courtesy of "USA TODAY"

Air guitar lessons, steak-scented deodorant and a job as a cat ... (USA TODAY)

April Fools' Day arrives with a new selection of crazy, fake products and services to make you laugh – and get attention for big brands.

In a tight used car market, many buyers "are willing to sacrifice style and performance in favor of other attributes: ultra-low mileage, pristine like-new condition, and Barcalounger-like comfort," the company said on its website. "We’ll begin by providing you with a few basic metaphors to describe digital ledgers and the applications that they allow," the site promises. Kotex used the April Fools' Day opportunity to bring awareness to the misconception of "period stigma." And Australian based Lessons.com posted a free "lesson" on how to explain NFTs (non-fungible tokens) to older relatives. While it's a joke that the company is expanding its lessons program for those who don't have musical instruments, the Guitar Center does hope to get you interested in music. “Spend less time ordering and more time on the games you love.” An April Fools' Day TikTok showed an Echo Dot speaker describing a scenario and then emitting the smell of bacon cooking. Yuengling pranked how it could take the shower beer to the next level with "hoppily brewed" Lagér by Yuengling shampoo, conditioner and body wash. But, you are warned, "cooking with Weed Pellets may cause side effects including: severe munchies, uncontrollable giggling, spacing out and increased interest in cartoons and/or Bigfoot documentaries." … The reality is, period stigma is no joke." Companies pretty much took a pass on April Fools' Day in 2020 with the COVID-19 shutdown sinking in. Everyone loves the smell of donuts, right?

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NationalWorld"

April Fools pranks 2022: best and worst jokes, gags and tricks from ... (NationalWorld)

Get all of the latest Offbeat news from NationalWorld. Providing fresh perspective online for news across the UK.

Ant and I often discussed Toon Coin during breaks from filming, and 18 years later Bitcoin appears... Dec added: “It’s not commonly known, but Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto was actually a boom operator on Byker Grove back in the day! Were you fooled by any of these April Fools jokes?

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Forbes"

Why April Fool's Jokes Can Be No Laughing Matter For Companies ... (Forbes)

Sometimes there is nothing funny about April Fool's jokes or pranks, especially those by companies and their employees that are taken seriously or create a ...

[S]omeone ‘leaked’ the [video] to a client who wanted to be booked on the ‘show,’ leading to some ruffled feathers and an awkward conversation.” The HR department announced that “strict action will be taken if anyone will try to create a crisis with such kind of activities,” he concluded. He was in the middle of a crucial meeting with senior management about the company's overall income. Rank Secure’s Labunski said the lessons that should be learned from these examples “are that people take what they see in print, hear on broadcast, and even are told by those within their companies seriously. “The joke happened in 2001 when server Jodee Berry thought she won a new Toyota. She was given a Yoda doll instead when she went to pick up her car. He observed that “The idea of April Fool's Day may have passed for most corporations. She called him and told him someone was robbing the store. Also, the rebranding wasn't deliberate or interesting enough to be seen as ridiculous, which I think has to be the basis of a corporate April Fools joke. Make sure it's a joke that is related to your brand and not a joke about your brand. The last thing you want for your brand on April 1st is confusion, and that's exactly what Volkswagen created. And the National Park Service, which houses the Liberty Bell, received hundreds of phone calls from furious Americans,’ the Philly Voice reported. “We will be doing a series of these things," McCurry joked.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ESPN"

April Fools' Day 2022 -- Best jokes and pranks around the sports world (ESPN)

Anthony Davis and Tom Brady are among the stars who have celebrated April Fools', the unofficial holiday of practical jokes and tricks with impressive ...

📸 🤳 pic.twitter.com/eguQywxD9T— FIBA (@FIBA) April 1, 2022 🟥 🟨 pic.twitter.com/p2lcYvL34n— FIBA (@FIBA) April 1, 2022 🤦🏾‍♂️. See y'all in the fall. I'm out for the season officially. This year, some athletes and teams tried their hand at pulling off pranks of their own. Social media was in an uproar until Brady admitted it was a joke.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Drum"

April Fools' Day 2022: see the latest branded pranks and gags (The Drum)

You know the saying: It's not over until the bidet brand launches a poo-centric dating show. Here are some more of the most ridiculous, over-the-top, ...

Luckily, it’s just a joke, and none of us have to sit through a bowl of beefy flakes at the breakfast table. Packed with plant-based power, the new beauty product promises “a full-faced glow.” We created It Takes #2 to not only provide some prime entertainment, but also to help people get down and dirty from the very first date in hopes they find a love story to last a lifetime.” "Grape Jerky has huge potential and puts our whole fruit in a whole new perspective.” The brand today announced its new Budbnb. “In addition to which utensil to use, the debate even extends to how people cut their sandwich, or whether they enjoy the crust on or off. Now, after enjoying a Busch Light, drinkers can easily take care of business with a reusable funnel kit — and pee in a Busch instead of on a tree. What’s the proper way to make a PB&J sandwich? Cosmetics subscription box service Ipsy has teamed up with Glamnetic, purveyor of reusable magnetic eyelashes, to bring beauty to pets across the globe. Here are some more of the most ridiculous, over-the-top, believable and unbelievable pranks pulled by brands today. Busch Light is on a mission to save the trees — with the new, limited-edition Pee in a Busch funnel kit. Here are some more of the most ridiculous, over-the-top, believable and unbelievable pranks pulled by brands today.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Boston.com"

8 readers share their favorite April Fools' Day pranks (Boston.com)

"The trick is getting the joke in early before the victim realizes the date." · The family prank aficionado · 'Shock, fear, dread, elation, and confusion' · March ...

“I put salt in the sugar and my brother put it in his coffee. I explained my situation only to be told that I had called the Stone Zoo! My coworkers got me.” — GP And it is nice to know I’d have a bunch of people behind me if I did decide to run!” — Scott, Waltham I think I got over 50 of my friends with that one. I told my husband that the (elderly and ailing) cat was dead down in the basement and that he had to take care of the body before our grown daughter came over to do laundry. At the start of each school day, I put the date up on the board. But what I remember most is the dozens of people who posted messages of enthusiastic support! They are often recklessly disrespectful, so much so, that as much as I don’t like pranking people, I approve of this one, as it works as a clever lesson in their learning to think twice before shooting their mouths off. Before my brain could sort the options and seek clarification, he announced that I had fallen victim to the day. “I came home from work one April 1 evening and greeted my son. When he went to ‘take care of the body,’ the cat ‘meowed’ and scared the daylights out of him. I thought I’d just yell down that I had gotten him for April Fools, but he went downstairs and the cat was asleep on a pile of towels.

Explore the last week