April Fools

During this festival at the end of March, people would gather and commemorate the resurrection of the Roman god Attis. The festival celebrated renewal and ...

We've got the funniest jokes for April Fools' Day—between April 1st knock-knock jokes and punny April Fools' jokes, we have you covered.

Media and brands take chance to offer up some light relief, including Matt Hancock cheddar and an Oasis reunion.

In a fake press release, the dating app Tinder said it would be banning all images of people holding fish, and the language learning app Duolingo said it had partnered with the streaming service Peacock on a fake dating show called Love Language. In a tweet, it called on listeners to “add more to your cooking than just a knob of butter – include a knob of cheese, too”. There were also reports that some of Britain’s tallest buildings, including the BT Tower, were to be converted into wind turbines to help Britain reach net zero under radical climate plans secretly approved by the government. [unveiled its new Big McNugget Boot](https://twitter.com/McDonaldsUK/status/1642059986980286466?s=20), “the most flavoursome shoe of SS23”, and the paint brand Dulux, which “decided” to ditch its iconic sheepdog logo in favour of a king charles spaniel in honour of the new monarch. On Saturday morning, though, readers enjoyed waking up to a wealth of stories offering some light relief. [opening of a hospitality suite](https://twitter.com/SaintsRugby/status/1642060634769563649?s=20) halfway up the Northampton Lift Tower.

For decades, the first of April has been a day in which the public is tricked into believing crazy hoaxes — and is surprised by lighthearted pranks.

Another infamous gag on April Fools' Day occurred in the U.K. Therefore, hundreds of people called the network asking how to grow their own spaghetti trees before the BBC clarified it was a prank. The network ran a report on April Fools' Day that featured a Swiss family harvesting a record number of spaghetti crops from a purported "spaghetti tree." [CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER](https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl) Federal Treasury building in Washington, D.C. citizens during this period had limited knowledge of pasta.

Gravitas goes out the window on April 1, with newscasters giving jokey reports on everything from marshmallow harvest in Washington to a volcanic eruption ...

Or when a [Bachelor](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/the-bachelor/) couple [got in trouble with their fake pregnancy](https://www.tvinsider.com/678278/april-fools-day-2018-celebrity-pranks-bachelor-seth-rogen/)? and then thought the same woman legitimately got into a fiery car accident leaving the studio. Of course, it was an April Fools’ Day prank, but because it was a sports program, Lynam showed a slo-mo replay of the fight and provided blow-by-blow commentary. Spooner Farms is real; the bushes blooming with marshmallows, of course, were not. “Yeah, ding-dong, the witch is gone,” Grace said. And in a mind-boggling twist, some viewers reported that they actually smelled those scents at home, per (The app was actually a promotion for Shock Top beer.) After learning she’d been had, Zomorodi stormed off set… then returned to vow revenge on fellow anchor Raoul Martinez. Just check out the April Fools’ Day pranks below. That professor demonstrated the tech by slicing onions and brewing coffee in the studio. According to [Jimmy Kimmel](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jimmy-kimmel/) and [Jimmy Fallon](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jimmy-fallon/) [switched late-night shows](https://www.tvinsider.com/1039177/jimmy-fallon-jimmy-kimmel-live-swap-shows-tonight-show-april-fools/)?

Players will notice some unusual events this weekend and some off-the-wall products.

To get in the spirit of April Fools’ Day, the team even put out a tongue-in-cheek explanation about [why Rock is one of the best cards in the game. The team is selling a Rock avatar and a Rock title for 400 gold. For those who don’t play the game, the Rock is one of the most useless cards except in certain situations where Carnage or Patriot is involved. It’s a call back to a time early in the franchise when players complained that the only Pokemon available were pidgeys. “PUBG: Battlegrounds” — The popular shooter is tweaking the formula to last year’s Monster Chicken Royale mode by adding zombies to the mix as well as giving players special abilities. It’s definitely the most colorful celebration and it includes a new Bop the Teddy Game Mode.

April Fools' Day, which takes place every year on April 1, is a good opportunity to have some fun with your little ones by pulling a fun prank on them for ...

When your kids go to take a sip, they will be met with solid juice. You’ll have to extend your acting skills for this one and really pretend there's a mouse moving around underneath. Creepy crawlies everywhere are sure to make the kids jump a little. Hide some bubble wrap around the house under rugs for the kids will walk on. Watch them dance around the rug once they realize there is bubble wrap to pop and play with. If you want to get really into the silly faces, stick on string in place of a smile or hair. If you want to take it to the next level, there is "no rip" toilet paper sold on Amazon, which may be a funny prank to play on your older kids. Write "APRIL FOOLS" in big letters across the paper so when you kids roll it down, they see your message. Split up the batter for as many colors as you want to create. When your kids go to pour out some Lucky Charms, they’ll be met with Cheerios instead. Rent an Easter Bunny costume for a friend or family member to dress up to make an early visit. A little food coloring goes a long way for a fun April Fools' Day joke.

Don't let April Fools' Day pass by without telling a few knee-slapping jokes!

April Fools Day is here, so don't trust anyone, not even Ronald McDonald himself - how many pranks have you fallen for today?

The Royal Albert Hall caption read: "Any truth in it? Popular paint brand Dulux got in on the fun by announcing that they would be "retiring its iconic Old English Sheepdog" after a 60-year reign. Babybel revealed it would be ditching its iconic circle design to be taken more seriously, opting for a new square version. Here’s a breakdown of the top five, don’t worry if you thought some of them were real…so did we. The origins of April Fools Day are unknown, or even why you must reveal your prank at midday to avoid being the fool yourself. But any seasoned pranksters know the time has come to come clean about their tricks.

On Saturday, Abington Police warned residents there would be no trash pickup for two to three weeks.

However, residents were quick to catch on, with many speculating in the comments that the post was indeed an April Fools' joke. It has been brought to our attention that there is a regional shortage of truck drivers, now usually we don't have any say on these things. Lastly it is illegal to burn household trash, please don't do it.

Be on high alert for April Fools' Day jokes and pranks today, including fake product announcements. The big picture: April 1 is a good day to have some ...

[Van Leeuwen limited-run](https://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2023/03/21/hidden-valley-ranch-flavored-ice-cream?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiospm&stream=top) Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream, which Axios NW Arkansas co-author Worth Sparkman [recently taste-tested](https://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2023/03/21/hidden-valley-ranch-flavored-ice-cream). [Volkswagen](https://www.axios.com/2021/03/29/vw-voltswagen-electric-cars)announced a few days before April Fools' that it was changing its name to Voltswagen, only to admit that it was a prank. [April Fools’ Day](https://www.axios.com/2022/04/01/april-fools-day-jokes-business) jokes and pranks today, including fake product announcements.

Oh, for the days when April Fools' Day hoaxes and pranks could cause lines outside liquor stores or prompt people to smell their TVs or choke telephone lines ...

The news was a joke, of course, but that was little comfort to 700 panicky callers alarmed by the story. In 1994, PC Magazine ran a column about a bill making its way through Congress that would prohibit the use of the internet while intoxicated. The value of the joke, of course, was priceless. Skip to the 2:25 mark on the video: In other TV-related jokes, in 1962, the Swedish national network put on a technical expert who told the public that its black-and-white broadcasts could be made color by viewing them through nylon stockings. On April 1, 1957, the BBC TV show "Panorama" ran a segment about the Swiss spaghetti harvest enjoying a "bumper year" thanks to mild weather and the elimination of the spaghetti weevil. 1 April Fools' hoax of all time by the Museum of Hoaxes website -- a fine source for all things foolish. That hasn't stopped it from popping up again in the digital era, however. In this now-classic 1996 prank, Taco Bell took out newspaper ads saying it had bought the Liberty Bell "in an effort to help the national debt." Though the news was a hoax from a man named Mark Boslough, it became widely disseminated and believed. No wonder: In 1897, the Indiana legislature attempted to pass a bill establishing pi as 3.2 (among other numbers). Well, to prepare you for this day of trickery, here are 10 of the best April Fools' pranks in history.

GET LOCAL BREAKING NEWS ALERTS · In France, they terrorize you with fish · In Latin America, you have a few chances to be pranked · In one part of Spain, they ...

Who doesn't like April Fools' day, a day each year when we let our inner pranksters out to play harmless jokes on our friends and family?

[Silverstone](https://twitter.com/SilverStoneJP/status/1641817673616216065) (opens in new tab) has revealed the company's SST-FLP01-W and SST-FLP01-B cases that pay tribute to the PC cases from the '90s. [Razer Razer](https://razer.a9yw.net/c/221109/642901/10229?subId1=tomshardware-us-1131308070621374700&sharedId=tomshardware-us&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.razer.com%2Frazer-razer) (opens in new tab), which the brand touts as the world's first gaming mouse that doubles as a razor for... In addition, there's enough spacing for graphics cards up to 300mm in length, so the SST-FLP01-W should have no problems accepting today's [best graphics cards](https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gpus,4380.html). It's a shame it was a joke since consumers could use another competitor in the graphics card market after [EVGA's exit](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/evga-abandons-the-gpu-market-reportedly-citing-conflicts-with-nvidia). The bladeless fans (yes, you read that right) leverage the brand's Controlled Airflow Technology (CAT) design and FANOS AI technology that controls the Zero Wings AI's fan speed and airflow, depending on the environment. The advantage of the Zero Wings AI is that it emits zero noise. The graphics card doesn't look half bad, sporting a beautiful, all-white exterior to match the company's motherboards. The manufacturer has launched the Aorus Cat Master, a cat bed that's 280mm wide that sits on top of your PC case. The bed features a flexible mesh design that facilitates airflow toward your favorite companion. [ROG XG Mobile](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/asus-rog-xg-mobile-rtx-4090) eGPU, which employs a GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU to take your gaming experience to another level. However, the ad claims that it's cooling and refreshing. The triple-slot graphics card has a trio of cooling fans and vibrant RGB lighting.

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Get pranked by Pokémon, Sonic the Hedgehog, and League of Legends.

If you delete the file, the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. “The fact that Mojang Studios is willing to put decision-making in the hands of the players just shows how much they care about their community. As you might have noticed in the video, we have created a fine selection of voteable features that include everything and anything: beelloons*, French mode, zombie mode, rabbit transformation, exploding pistons, haunted world – and much, much more. Here’s a sliver of the new, demonic [Valorant April fool’s patch notes](https://playvalorant.com/en-us/news/game-updates/valorant-patch-notes-2004/?linkId=100000197098598): [COMPETITIVE UPDATES] Apparently, Eggman has created a cryptocurrency known as “Eggcoin” that has crashed and burned, and Big the Cat is the surprising leader of a mafia crew, amongst other shocking headlines. They’ve decided to cut out the middleman and just let you cheese outright! But you will enter a raffle to win a full set of Razer gear, including a keyboard, headphones, and mouse. For further accessibility with your cat, Capcom has created a tool that lets your cat experience Dynamic mode, converting the various swats and jabs of a cat into button presses. Rainbow Six Siege likes to celebrate April Fools with a “Rainbow is Magic” event. [new 2v2 mode](https://kotaku.com/street-fighter-6-june-release-date-2v2-tga-2022-1849869465), but also a “Dynamic-mode” that allows you to perform stylish combos and attacks with the simple press of a button. For Disgaea, I suppose April 1 is as good a time as any to announce its otome date-sim spin-off, titled [Makai no Prince-Sama](https://nippon1.jp/consumer/prince/). But we understand what April 1 is all about—a chance for developers to sneak in some humor in our favorite games.

Happy April Fools' Day, aka the day on which all brands come out in full force to take us by storm with bad dad jokes. As a reminder, today's a day to not ...

Whether you’re still playing or if you’ve taken a break, this could be a reason to [get the group together again](/2020/10/20/21526164/aoc-among-us-twitch-debut-top-concurrent-viewers). Now things have gotten so bad that the OkCoin exchange has [suspended](https://blog.okcoin.com/weve-suspended-trading-for-nyccoin-and-miamicoin/)trading there altogether. On the company’s website, it says they’ve made a beer that’s due to be released in summer 2023 and ask people to [sign up for updates](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1514734&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.nothing.tech%2Fpages%2Ftechnically-refreshing&referrer=theverge.com&sref). - Don’t do an April Fools’ joke. So we created Beer (5.1%). There’s also a new super serious arcade mode that tries out the most unbalanced version of each hero. - Do an April Fools’ joke but be extremely clear from the start that this is a dumb joke and you have no intention of doing the thing that you are “humorously” pretending to do. - Do an April Fools’ “joke” but actually follow through on your stunt. But on the plus side, at least we haven’t seen many of them trying out AI-generated jokes (yet). Does this defeat the purpose of doing an April Fools’ joke because you’re not “fooling” anyone anymore? The aphorism goes that there is no such thing as bad publicity; the seemingly endless line of companies willing to make fools out of themselves has proven this false time and time again. [killed Sonic the Hedgehog](/2023/3/31/23665215/sonic-the-hedgehog-murder-mystery-game-free-steam).

Many surprises have come with the second iteration of the St. Louis Battlehawks. The team has rallied for some impressive comebacks and drawn ...

Protest, schmotest! We're going to build this thing,” the tweet stated.

“We do see that theme on social media,” Williams said. “There are a lot of April Fools’ jokes going around this morning,” Williams said gleefully. PATCO, which carries more than 34,000 daily riders, currently serves 13 stations from Lindenwold, N.J., through Center City to 16th and Locust Streets, according to the organization’s website. Among others was the one in The group even followed up with an alleged “statement” from DRPA CEO John Hanson about the route’s construction. We’re going to build this thing,” the tweet stated.

From Chris Pratt voicing video game Mario to The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog and many more, here are our favorite video game pranks for April Fools' Day ...

The video also reveals a Nintendo Switch OLED Model The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom edition will be available on April 28, 2023, with a Nintendo Switch Pro controller - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom edition and Nintendo Switch carrying case - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom edition available on May 12, 2023.The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be available on Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023.](/videos/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-official-gameplay-demonstration) [April Fools' Day 2023: The Best Video Game Pranks on the Internet2h ago - From Chris Pratt voicing video game Mario to The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, here are our favorites.](/articles/april-fools-day-2023-the-best-video-game-pranks-on-the-internet) [ISSUE NO. Get out of the hairiest situations with an ultra-clean shave that brings out your A-game:— R Λ Z Ξ R (@Razer) Until midnight on April 2 in your local timezone, you will be able to "up your hat game in any blind pick match." Not only can you get a perfect shave, but you can do so without ever leaving your computer. Some online have said you can cheese your way through certain encounters in Baldur's Gate 3, and Larian Studios took that to heart. So, to help you upgrade your lockpicking skills, this video details the locations for all Demiguise Statues you can find across all the regions in Hogwarts Legacy.](/videos/hogwarts-legacy-all-demiguise-statues-locations) [The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Official Gameplay DemonstrationJoin series producer Eiji Aonuma for a look at gameplay from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including Link’s new abilities. From March 31 - April 2, Innersloth has brought back Horse Mode to Among Us, which turns player into either a horse or a rancher to compete in two modes - Horse Wrangling Mode and Classic Horse Mode. Oh, and Not only are there googly eyes and new hilarious Ultimate Voice Lines, but each Hero has also been buffed in certain ways to make each match more chaotic and fun. April Fools' Day has once again arrived and has brought with it some hilarious video game pranks. [all the voices from The Super Mario Bros.

The Columbus Metropolitan Library is getting a new floating library and the Delaware County Sheriff's Office is hiring an AI robot … or are they?

We've called the movers to return and help set it back on its foundation at McNamara Park. [#FossilFoolsDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FossilFoolsDay?src=hashtag_click)" We are pleased to be on the forefront of AI." "During last night's storm, a strong gust of wind picked up old township hall and moved it back to the corner of Tussic and Big Walnut Road where it started like a scene out of Wizard of Oz! "We are pleased to announce our newest technological advancement at the Sheriff's Office. Don't worry -- we're using the waterproof books from the pool …"

It's April Fools' Day, and even though wintry weather this time of year isn't unusual for Wisconsin, many might feel snow in April is the greatest joke of ...

But many sounded genuinely interested in relaxing on a sofa inside the beer cooler and indulging in an endless pile of Hot Spot eats. Donut is a 4-year-old labradoodle that's trained to provide mental health support to officers, dispatchers, students and other community members. Several agencies referenced the day while urging residents to delay travel. The The new vehicle, announced as a partnership between the Wausau Fire Department and the Wausau Police department, will be "tactically deployed when extremely technical tactics are needed to tactically mitigate tactical incidents," the In honor of Donut, the department announced it would update its badges with a picture of the dog and his sweet-treat namesake.

A joke too far - It's that day of the year again. On the video game front, things are sometimes taken to...

[Among Us](games/switch-eshop/among_us) has turned the entire space crew into horses (again). [PowerWash Simulator](games/switch-eshop/powerwash_simulator) - the game where you clean everything in sight announced "PowerWash Survivors" - warning Vampire Survivors it was coming for its BAFTA. It's probably best to treat this as a joke for now. You've played this brutal action-platformer on all your modern systems, now travel back to the retro handheld past with 'Blasphemous Kid'. This year it's announced, Might Switch Force! While this was a legitimate announcement, today they followed up with a joke about how the emulator would support 'Nintendo' themed Steam achievements. In fact, The Pokémon Company is pretty much spamming him everywhere - there's events taking place in games, and even merchandise. Learn more on [Innersloth's blog page](https://www.innersloth.com/april-fools-%f0%9f%90%8e-horse-mode-is-here/#!). It's that day of the year again. The King of April Fools' Day Hideki Kamiya is back with his latest announcement. Done by Sega Hardlight, we don't think this one is actually real... In all seriousness - this is real, it's free and it's quite fun!

A joke too far - It's that day of the year again. On the video game front, things are sometimes taken to...

[Among Us](games/switch-eshop/among_us) has turned the entire space crew into horses (again). [PowerWash Simulator](games/switch-eshop/powerwash_simulator) - the game where you clean everything in sight announced "PowerWash Survivors" - warning Vampire Survivors it was coming for its BAFTA. It's probably best to treat this as a joke for now. You've played this brutal action-platformer on all your modern systems, now travel back to the retro handheld past with 'Blasphemous Kid'. This year it's announced, Might Switch Force! While this was a legitimate announcement, today they followed up with a joke about how the emulator would support 'Nintendo' themed Steam achievements. In fact, The Pokémon Company is pretty much spamming him everywhere - there's events taking place in games, and even merchandise. Learn more on [Innersloth's blog page](https://www.innersloth.com/april-fools-%f0%9f%90%8e-horse-mode-is-here/#!). It's that day of the year again. The King of April Fools' Day Hideki Kamiya is back with his latest announcement. Done by Sega Hardlight, we don't think this one is actually real... In all seriousness - this is real, it's free and it's quite fun!

Patty Limerick, the University of Colorado Boulder's official University Fool, held court for the first time in years to celebrate April Fools' Day on ...

She said one of her favorite memories of her “playing the fool” at Yale was seeing typically serious professors light up upon seeing her wacky regalia. Limerick said her love for embracing her “inner fool” comes from a clowning workshop she participated in when she was younger. Limerick remains a tenured professor of history at the college, but said the experience was weighing on her and making her question her decision to appear as the University Fool this year. “If you want people to laugh merrily and look like they’re having a great day, say, ‘Happy April Fools’ Day.’” As CU’s University Fool, she looks back fondly on opportunities she had to cheer people up when they were discouraged. Clad in rainbow-patterned clothes and sequins, Limerick was hard to miss on campus as the University Fool, a title she’s held since 1988.

So does Urban South Brewery. Yes, white crawfish exist, but in such rare numbers -- 1 in 5 million mud bugs -- that we have confidently deemed the beverage ...

🇫🇷 Vous n'êtes pas prêts pour ma nouvelle attraction de l'été ! Releasing exclusively through the McDonald’s App this Monday. Among some of the more creative efforts included: [pic.twitter.com/UoEntHn67g] [April 1, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/dXg9Ye5x4Y] [April 1, 2023] Combining the hearty spice of a crawfish boil with the refreshing carbonation and lightness of a seltzer, this brew is unlike anything you've ever tasted before.— Urban South Brewery (@UrbanSouthBeer)

Players will notice some unusual events this weekend and some off-the-wall products.

](https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/marvel-snap-explained-what-is-rock)Just don’t forget to bluff and snap when you have a hand full of rocks. [why Rock is one of the best cards in the game. It’s a call back to a time early in the franchise when players complained that the only Pokemon available were pidgeys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Msxg0s4yTg“PUBG: Battlegrounds” — The popular shooter is tweaking the formula to last year’s Monster Chicken Royale mode by adding zombies to the mix as well as giving players special abilities. It’s definitely the most colorful celebration and it includes a new Bop the Teddy Game Mode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvSmM68xW5QRazer: The company is finally living up to its name by creating a razor.

"You're evil!" Jost screamed at Che following his April Fool's Day prank. "That's the meanest thing you've ever done to me. I'm covered in sweat."

"You're evil!" One audience member even called out, "You stink!" His second joke referred to

No one is ever safe on April Fools' Day, and this year that included hapless Weekend Update anchor Colin Jost.

Jost told Che, “You’re evil!” in the middle of Che’s next joke, and when the camera returned to Jost, he was barely keeping it together. Lil Yachty was the musical guest this weekend. “I was truly like, ‘Am I not mic’d?!’” Jost exclaimed. The “SNL” episode was Brunson’s hosting debut, and her highlights included a spoof Netflix documentary trailer about aggressive He then interrupted himself twice, letting everyone know that he was “covered in sweat” and “shaking.” “And then I was like, ‘Oh, I just suck.’”

'SNL': Michael Jost pulled a hilarious prank on Colin Jost during Saturday's Weekend Update — watch.

He soldiers on with a visual gag of him at a Trump rally and, not only does the audience not respond, someone shouts, “You stink!” like it’s an early set at the Chuckle Hut. Jost puts his head into his hands and only then does Che reveal that he told everyone not to laugh at his jokes as an April Fools’ prank. And after a week especially heavy with coverage of his impending arrest, that’s what it seems the SNL crowd is doing.

Jost struggled to get through the start of the "SNL" news program before his co-host Michael Che made a big revelation.

On April Fools' Day, pranks and gags can be seen around on social media. A Lincoln business decided to put their own spin on Saturday's holiday.

It’s something organizers said they hope to make a regular event in the future. So that’s what really spurred the idea of comedy is what’s something we can do in this space that we haven’t done before that this community would really enjoy.” Full of laughter, food and plenty of drinks, it’s the first event of its kind that the Tavern has put on.

The first weather map created for a daily newspaper occurred on this date in 1875. It is attributed to British scientist and meteorologist Francis Galton for ...

The first weather satellite image captured by TIROS-1 was black and white and showed a large cloud formation over the Gulf of Mexico. The mission of TIROS-1 was to provide the first images of Earth’s weather patterns from space. On April 1st, 1960, the TIROS-1 (Television Infrared Observation Satellite) was launched into orbit by NASA and marked a significant milestone in the history of meteorology.