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April 1 always seems to begin with social media users reminding everyone that it’s April Fools’ Day. At this point, do we really need a reminder? Brands and celebrities give it a go every year, often ...
Welcome to the worst day on the internet! As Chaim Gartenberg pointed out years ago, brands and a holiday dedicated to hoaxes ...
April Fools' Day is not recognized as a holiday in any country except for Odessa, Ukraine, where April 1 is an official city holiday. It is not a federal holiday in the U.S., although the tradition of ...
April Fools' origins may go back all the way to ancient civilization, but the exact start of the prank-filled holiday remains unclear.
April Fools’ Day was part of American culture by the 19 th century, according to the Encyclopedia of American Folklore. The rise of social media has increased the attention to April Fools’ pranks in ...
"I don't think this is for us," one officer says. The City of Sparks regularly posts videos on social media with the goal of keeping the public informed. For April Fool's Day, Reno's neighboring city ...
With April Fools’ Day comes an onslaught of sometimes hilarious and sometimes pointless jokes online, and this year is no different. Pennsylvania’s own posted some jokes. The City of ...
This isn't the first time the attorney general's behavior outside the courtroom has been called into question. Here's what ...
Bronny James got in on the April Fools' Day fun. The son of LeBron James posted on X on Tuesday evening with something that likely got Lakers fans nervous for a second. "LeBron will retire after next ...
A This Morning presenter appears to have backtracked after sparking outrage with an “insensitive” April Fool's Day joke on social media ... as an April Fools Day joke Instagram @burnett ...
In the past century or so, Easter landed on April Fools' Day in 1923, 1934, 1945, 1956 and 2018. The rise of social media has increased the attention to April Fools’ pranks in recent years ...