April Fools pranks

Pranks from brands, celebrities and even friends and family will flood the internet on Saturday, as people desperately try to catch each other out before ...

But many people fell for it, causing somewhat of a panic in the US city on April 1 But many people fell for it, causing somewhat of a panic in the US city on April 1. As much as we love our Australia Zoo... Listeners were, surprisingly, rather angry about the reported change. Believed to be one of the first televised April Fools' Day pranks, the BBC's Panorama broadcast a report in 1957 about the year's 'bumper' spaghetti crop in Switzerland Believed to be one of the first televised April Fools' Day pranks, the BBC's Panorama broadcast a report in 1957 about the year's 'bumper' spaghetti crop in Switzerland.

Since it first started, pranksters have gone to great lengths to inflict elaborate April fools on celebrities, newspapers, radio stations and famous landmarks ...

In 1957, the BBC pulled off one of the most famous April Fools Day pranks of all time. While the police and fire service were in on the joke, Bickar had forgotten to inform the Coast Guard. The BBC World Service pranked people in 1980 when they announced that London’s most famous landmark was getting a facelift. In 1848 a journalist distributed invites to the public to see the washing of the lions. They flocked up in shoals to see the lions washed. The day of pranks and jokes has been around for decades - and some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582.

The French media love a good April Fool or 'Poisson d'Avril' - here are five of the best.

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April Fools Day seems like a fun idea, but for those afraid of being tricked, it's 24 hours of anxiety.

Impressively liberated from our opulent life-style, Sidd's deciding about yoga —and his future in baseball," reporter George Plimpton wrote. But the announcement itself was nothing but a whopper. In 1962, the only television channel in Sweden only broadcast in black and white. In 1957 the BBC aired a segment about a bountiful harvest of spaghetti in a Swiss village. But the iceberg was merely a barge covered in plastic sheets, firefighting foam and shaving cream. April Fools' Day seems like a fun idea, but for those afraid of being tricked, it's 24 hours of anxiety.

April Fools day has rolled around once again so make sure you don't get caught out and stick with the Mirror to see all of the best jokes and pranks as they ...

It was the perfect fit." Dulux says it has a royal announcement which is 'hound' to cause a stir... [Bizarre news on April 1](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/april-fools-day-live-best-26607458) told of the Prime Minister's apparent then-resignation, crocodiles on the beach, the renaming of the Prince of Wales Bridge and a giant white horse statue dubbed "Angel of the South" in Kent. While we're on the lookout for the biggest pranks of 2023 we can look back to last year's April Fool's Day. Numbers in the musical are said to include "The Cold Never Bothered My Todger Anyway", "The Dogbowl Song", "(Not) The Best Man", "I'll Make A Man Out Of You (Behind A Very Busy Pub)" and "Camilla's Lament". The new game is imaginatively titled Harry & Meghan: Call of Dukey, and will apparently launch a week before the coronation. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'will launch a video game ahead of the Coronation' A mock-up of the dairy label, named Matt Hancock's Cheddar, features the politician's face and the strapline “Cheese for the people”. The paint brand writes: "Fans must now wave goodbye to the beloved icon, and all rise to welcome the new face of the paint brand – a King Charles Spaniel." Matt Hancock to launch a new cheese brand - a 'cheese for the people' When asked about the branding strategy and creative execution, an agency spokesperson said that one of Hancock’s primary aims for launching the brand was to "normalise politicians" and make them more "relatable". In more recent years, the day has also become a prime opportunity for companies and brands to play pranks and jokes on the unsuspecting public online as well.

Individuals, companies and organisations are all taking to social media to embrace the fun by playing hilarious jokes on unsuspecting people.

A spokesperson for the Mexican restaurant, famed for its iconic Chiquito sombreros, music and fiesta fun said: “The new range is the start of an ambitious project to use plant based foods to enhance the skin’s natural appearance. This was developed and became the first of the new range called Exfoli-guacamole, which is an Avocado cleanser made from fresh avocado, Mexican lime and a B-vitamin complex to boost brightness and dark eyes. The new service ‘Drone ‘n’ Deliver’ will allow people to order food wherever they are and then it will be delivered speedily to them via drone. A spokesperson for Chopstix said: “We’ve consistently had customers ask for their favourite dishes to be tinned to be taken away so they can be enjoyed later in the week, at weddings, birthdays and even enjoyed over Christmas in years to come. To mark its 75th anniversary as the UK's most loved crisp brand, Walkers are sharing the love with a brand new look. The chain has released Sweet and Sour Chicken, Sweet Chilli Prawns, and Caramel Drizzle Chicken in cans, which have all been designed to stay fresh for more than 50 years. Store manager, Clair Jordans, said: "This is a fantastic initiative from Thorpe Park to utilise the lost and not-found unclaimed shoes. In its place will be a King Charles Spaniel as the paint company pays homage to King Charles III’s Coronation on May 6. Katie Georgeson, Marketing Manager at 4lite, said: “Poor sleep quality is a huge problem for millions of people in the UK, with many suffering from interrupted sleep patterns due to natural light seeping through curtains and blinds. Sasha Storey, Frankie & Benny’s Head of Brand, said: "At Frankie & Benny’s we believe that innovative tech will allow us to be the market leader with this new food delivery system. Based on KAYAK’s unique algorithm of flight data and user reviews, the new feature 'Silent Flights' will help travellers easily search for flights that have a higher likelihood to offer a calm and interruption-free atmosphere. The Chatty Cathys of the world can also seek solace knowing they’ll be able to talk away to their hearts desire during their flight without the fear of judgement and eyerolls from fellow passengers.

From square Babybels to pepperoni Pizza Express Easter eggs, these are the pranks brand have been pulling for April Fool's Day 2023.

The drinks giants will be giving customers the chance to get their hands on a can of the limited edition concoction, and it’ll also be available in selected bars around Scotland. Presumably this is an attempt to appeal to our tastebuds, but it’s sort of working. ‘We are so excited at this evolution in paint brushes,’ says Sarah Coussens, Head of Marketing for Hamilton. Thankfully it’s just a temporary retirement, however, and the change only applies to the Coronation Collection of paints. In the Padana and American Hot flavours, the 3D Pizza Egg is said to mirror the structure of a traditional egg – only instead of chocolate, it’s made from cheese and tomato sauce. ‘Ham and pineapple is a well-established flavour combination when it comes to pizza, so it was a no-brainer to bring that to the world of squash.’ The iconic Dulux Dog is being put out to pasture in favour of a more royal spokespup; the King Charles Spaniel. The hot cross bun engagement ring is said to be a world first, boasting a cross of baguette-cut white diamonds with a salt and pepper stone and a cluster of cognac diamonds in the middle. Cheese fiends will be upset to know that this is a hoax: Ocado’s foolishness this year was the announcement of a new line of fromage-filled edible candles. The ‘Cheese and Kimchi Smelt’ combines mature cheddar and fermented cabbage and is bound together with a piece of toasted bread to keep everything secure. The name of the vehicle, which is part of a fleet of 65, was allegedly chosen by customers as part of a 2020 competition. The circular snacking cheese brand announced plans to shapeshift this April Fool’s Day, apparently as Babybel is deemed to be ‘too fun’ and in need of a more ‘mature’ image.

Saturday is April Fools' Day. For some, April 1 is the best day for jokes and pranks. But companies and brands walk a fine line to avoid backlash.

[blog post from 2021](https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson-blog/april-fools-day). When it landed – the day before April Fools' Day because of weather, [The Christian Science Monitor reported](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2011/0401/April-Fool-s-Day-history-five-best-ever-pranks/Virgin-Galactic-invasion) – a door opened and someone wearing an E.T. [April Fools' Day](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/31/april-fools-day-history/11576843002/) seems like the perfect time for pranks. The feature made "it easier to have the last word on any email," Google said, by adding a GIF of a yellow animated minion (from the animated "Despicable Me" and "Minion" movies) dropping a microphone. [The Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/articles/messaging-says-vw-usa-to-rebrand-itself-voltswagenheadquarters-says-not-so-fast-11617120111?mod=hp_lead_pos10) the announcement was an early April Fools' Day joke, other officials maintained the plan's veracity. "Thankfully, they soon joined in the fun and left with smiles on their faces." [Big name brands and companies](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/04/01/april-fools-day-2022-pranks-products/7236609001/) often feel compelled to make their own mark on the foolish holiday. "(It) was a mistake," she said. But a bug added the Mic Drop to many emails unintentionally and it had to be turned off. After Taco Bell admitted the whole thing was a hoax, the company offered to donate $50,000 towards preservation of the bell. "And although he tried to inject humor in the way he phrased it, his 'Easter Eggs' pun wildly misfired." And if done well, it can create a very memorable moment for the brand," Rebecca Rosborough, global chief marketing officer for online brand management platform

Those who take the annual tradition very seriously may have been planning their prank for months. But sometimes the simplest jokes are the best and have maximum ...

To do this, fill a glass with water and then put a card over the top. When the light gets turned on, it will look like there's a huge spider waiting to pounce. They'll be waiting for a text that will never arrive... If you have a family member or housemate working from home at the moment, download a picture of a cracked screen and set it as the screensaver on their laptop. Those who take the annual tradition very seriously may have been planning their prank for months. The water will be trapped inside the glass - and there'll be no way to pick it up without spilling it everywhere. Edit a picture of yourself so it looks like you've got a large tattoo of their name somewhere conspicuous - like your face, neck or forearm - but make sure there's a spelling error or mistake in the 'tattoo'. This will dye the water as it flows out of the tap, giving your unsuspecting victim a big shock! Start up a friendly text conversation with one of your friends, then halfway through send them a gif of the typing dots. If you’ve got time before your victim eats breakfast, fill a bowl with cereal and milk, half-submerge a spoon - and then put it in the freezer. Serve it up to your victim when it’s frozen and watch as they struggle to work out why they can't budge the spoon or eat their breakfast... This one is quick and easy: simply swap over two (or more) bags of cereal before your family gets up in the morning.

As April Fool's pranks go, the NZ Police did not disappoint, this 1st day of April. But the same can't be said for KFC, who got (some) whānau hearts...

Oohhahahaha who would've thought?" "Then [I] remembered it's April 1st..." "WT actual F? Then there goes the rest of the snapper population," said one person. Hook Line & Sinker!" #aprilfools".

The best and worst of grocery's April fool's pranks, peri peri gum to, err, fruity flavoured water.

Swedish schnapps brand Flävar unveiled a series of lickable, yet stylish vodka-flavoured wallpapers for its April fool. While you’re sipping an orange Tango, your pooch could be dining on Outrageous Orange and Duck. Dash Water’s offering for April Fools’ was a fruit salad variant of its infused seltzer water. Fruit flavoured sparkling water? But as the gym bros say: ‘No pain, no gainz’. Why the slightly dodgy flavours? Verdict: 5/5 The answer to seeking out a less fun - and in the words of Bel UK, “more mature” - audience is to go square, of course. Talk about leaving a bad taste in people’s mouths. Because Milliways doesn’t use plastic in its gum. And then didn’t even put its own logo on the packaging. Aldi never misses when it comes to national pride.

Ant and Dec, McDonald's and the Royal Albert Hall all got in on the April Fools action. Here, MailOnline rounds up the daftest pranks pulled this April ...

The Cornish way of preparing scones (left) sees jam put on first then clotted cream 'It doesn't solve the issue but it gives driver more time to react. The change-up is said to be in homage to King Charles' Coronation on May 6, with a mock-up of a red paint tin labelled Coronation Velvet shared by the brand. The change-up is said to be in homage to King Charles' Coronation on May 6, with a mock-up of a red paint tin labelled Coronation Velvet shared by the brand With one hailing from the shores of the Caribbean and the other from Cumbernauld, these two drinks make a very unlikely pairing - perhaps too unlikely for some to believe. The fast-food chain claimed today that it is launching the must have of the season - the 'Big McNugget Boot' WalesOnline's report that some parts of the M4 motorway are to become the slowest in the world is likely to have wound up a few motorists today. A fake news report shared by the pair read: 'Ant and Dec have confirmed they are in talks* to join the cast of the next instalment in the James Bond franchise. Ant and Dec say they are in talks to join the cast of the next James Bond movie, as Bond fans eagerly await an announcement on who the new Bond will be. Ant and Dec say they are in talks to join the cast of the next James Bond movie, as Bond fans eagerly await an announcement on who the new Bond will be The game was given away by the name of the venue's former boss - O'Follipar - previously known to have struck on this day The game was given away by the name of the venue's former boss - O'Follipar - previously known to have struck on this day.