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Kit Harington’s April Fools’ Prank On Wife Rose Leslie Hilariously Backfired

Kit Harington has proved in the past that his April Fools’ Day pranking skills are just as good as his acting skills. However, this year’s joke on his wife Rose Leslie didn’t quite live up to his legacy. As E! News noted, the Game of Thrones star’s elaborate gag last week backfired in a hilarious […]

By Naomi Kennedy | 4y ago

Tom Brady Joins Twitter, Shocks Fans With His First Post On April Fools’ Day

Tom Brady may have six Super Bowl rings, but there’s one thing he didn’t have in his life that millions of other people do — a Twitter account. That all changed this week when the New England Patriots quarterback signed up for the social media network shortly before April Fools’ Day and, as People noted, […]

By Naomi Kennedy | 4y ago

Here Are The Best April Fools’ Day 2019 Jokes

Every year on this day — April Fools’ Day — at least some serious publications fool at least some of their readers with a well-crafted April Fools’ Day prank. And it’s not just the media: websites, social media platforms, and other entities that you interact with on a daily basis have put forth some pranks […]

By Aaron Homer | 4y ago

Blueberry Pie Oreos Return Was An April Fools’ Joke

It was just a few days ago that popular junk food Instagram influencer CandyHunting took to the social media platform to announce Blueberry Pie Oreos would be returning to grocery store shelves very soon. Delish was one of many news outlets to pick up the story and report the return of the limited-edition cookies. These […]

By Trisha Faulkner | 4y ago

Tinder Height Verification Could Be A Joke — But Here’s Why So Many People Hope It’s Not

It seems the world of online dating and hookups is going to become a bit tougher for guys — at least if Tinder’s new announcement proves to be true. The ever-popular social search mobile app has recently announced that it would be introducing height verification on its platform, per a blog post on the official […]

By Shaan Joshi | 4y ago

Some Interesting April Fools’ Day Pranks

The origin of April Fools’ Day is unresolved, but there is no doubt it has become part of our culture. Besides, there is a day for almost everything, so why not a day for pranks. This year’s April Fools’ Day coincided with Easter for the first time since 1956. One of the interesting things about […]

By Mark Ekperi | 5y ago

Arie Luyendyk, Jr. Facing Backlash For April Fools’ Joke Regarding Lauren Burnham’s Pregnancy

When you’re one of the most hated Bachelors in history, it’s probably best to take extra care in crafting your tweets and jokes. Unfortunately for Arie Luyendyk, Jr., his current April Fools’ Joke wasn’t as funny as he anticipated it would be. According to E! News, Arie tweeted out a photo of his fiancé and […]

By Caitlin Albers | 5y ago

Paris Hilton Gets Real On Bottled Water, Wildlife Conservation, And Presidential Aspirations

Paris Hilton played a little prank on her fans. On April Fools Day, SodaStream released a bizarre ad that starred the socialite on taking a stand against bottled water. The video immediately went viral on social media and caused mass confusion. Paris has made it clear that she no longer wants to be seen as […]

By Chanel Adams | 6y ago

Le’Veon Bell Tweets Threat To Sit Out Season – April Fools Joke Or No?

Star running back Le’Veon Bell made it known on Saturday that he has absolutely zero intention of playing in 2017 if he’s under a franchise tag. The Pittsburgh Steelers player took to Twitter to let everyone know how serious he is. ppl can say literally whatever they wanna say…but idc, I will LITERALLY sit out […]

By Jason Reynolds | 6y ago

‘Young And The Restless’ And ‘Bold And The Beautiful’ Not Canceled [Debunked]

Did CBS cancel The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful on Friday? According to a recent report by Soap Hub, that’s exactly what happened. They stated that it is “an awful rumor” that was confirmed by CBS that the long-running daytime drama was canceled effective immediately. As it turns out, the […]

By Chrissie Williams | 6y ago

Russian Foreign Ministry April Fool’s Prank ‘Press 3 For Election Interference’

The Russian Foreign Ministry really got into the April Fool’s Day spirit with an epic, trolling prank targeting last year’s American election. Taking to Facebook on April 1, the Russian Ministry posted a new audio file that was labeled as a new automated switchboard message that incoming callers to Russian embassies would be greeted with. […]

By Patricia Ramirez | 6y ago

Best Celebrity Pranks Of April Fools Day 2017: Rebel Wilson, Gigi Hadid & More

April Fools Day 2017 has already brought us its fair share of pranks from companies like Google and Netflix among others. But celebrities are getting in on the action too. Gigi Hadid: This morning Gigi Hadid shocked her fans when she tweeted a link to an Instagram pic in which she appears fresh faced with […]

By Patricia Grannum | 6y ago

Last Minute April Fools Day Pranks That Will Get Your Friends/Family Really Good

April Fools Day is here again! If you’re a true prankster you don’t wait on the actual day to plan your best work. Chances are you’ve been working on something elaborate for months now. But if you’re just a casual prankster then you may be looking for some last minute prank ideas so that you […]

By Patricia Grannum | 6y ago

Today We Find Out If April The Giraffe Is An Elaborate April Fools’ Day Joke

Millions of fans have been observing the progress of April the Giraffe’s pregnancy via Animal Adventure Park’s live cam for weeks, with some obsessed observers tuning in to the live stream for hours on end just so they can capture the exact moment the giraffe gives birth to her fourth calf. After weeks of updates […]

By Lawrence Arboleda | 6y ago

April Fools Spelling Test: Watch This Viral April Fools’ Day Prank [Video]

A fourth grade teacher in Michigan has gone viral after recording an April Fools prank he played on his class. Joe Dombrowski, a teacher at Royal Oak Elementary School, surprised his students last Wednesday with a fake spelling quiz, testing his students with a series of made up words, which he used in elaborate sentences, […]

By James Hanlon | 6y ago

How Did April Fools’ Day Start And 3 Epic Pranks That Have Been Pulled Off

The time of the year when hilarious tricks and devious pranks run rampant has come once again – April Fools’ Day. This annual day will bring forth the best among pranksters as well as demand everyone to be a good sport. As we celebrate April Fools’ Day, one has to wonder about its origins and […]

By Nikki Valenzuela | 6y ago

April The Giraffe An April Fool’s Day Joke? Conspiracy Theories Still Abound

Will April the Giraffe’s baby be born on April Fool’s Day? Stranger things have happened, but with two days to go before pranksters around the world celebrate their favorite “holiday,” there seems to be a solid chance that Animal Adventure Park’s beloved female giraffe will be giving birth on April 1. There are also talks […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 6y ago

April Fools Day Origins: Happy New Year?

April Fools’ Day, celebrated around the world on April 1st annually, has become a tradition for pranking your friends and playing jokes on them. However, where did it all start? What are the origins of this popular holiday? The Most Commonly Held Origin Of April Fools’ Day The origin that everyone learns about is based […]

By Jason Reynolds | 6y ago

April Fools’ Day: The Best Pranks, Hoaxes, And Practical Jokes

As every school child knows, April Fools’ Day is the one day in a year when pranks, hoaxes, and practical jokes are the name of the game. Whether you go for an old classic, like putting salt in the sugar bowl, or think up something more creative, no one gets scolded for being mischievous on […]

By Rebeccah Dean | 6y ago

Is April The Giraffe’s Pregnancy Just The Greatest April Fools’ Day Joke Ever?

For weeks and months, countless people have been sitting at their computers throughout the day and into the wee hours of the night to watch a giraffe give birth. Yes, many have been waiting to see when April the giraffe will give birth to her baby at Animal Adventure Park in New York, but it […]

By Danny Cox | 6y ago

What ‘Pokemon GO’ May Be Cooking Up For April Fools’ Day Event

In Pokemon GO, the way to a trainer’s heart is through events. Guess what Pokemon GO could be planning for their April Fools’ Day event. It’s been a great ride ever since Pokemon GO launched to various countries all over the world. In fact, Pokemon GO has been so phenomenal in the mobile gaming segment […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 6y ago

Karrueche Tran Shuts Down Chris Brown Dating Rumors After April Fools’ Day Prank: ‘I Am So Single’

Karrueche Tran and Chris Brown may have sparked dating rumors following a fan-created April Fools’ Day prank last week, but it looks like Karrueche is putting an end to the recent reconciliation claims while admitting that she’s “so single” despite ongoing dating reports. Last week, Chris Brown and Karrueche made headlines after an old photo […]

By Noel Zelindo | 7y ago

Salina City Cop Pulls ‘Feline Unit’ Prank During Traffic Stop On April Fools’ Day [Video]

The chief of the Salina City Police Department revealed his sense of humor on April Fools’ Day by stopping a driver and telling him he needed an officer from his feline unit to sniff the car for drugs. Reportedly, the department’s chief, Eric Pratt, used to be with the canine division and couldn’t resist pranking […]

By Anne Sewell | 7y ago

Blake Shelton Defends Gwen Stefani After Her ‘Pregnancy Announcement’ Upsets Fans

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani have been plagued by pregnancy rumors since the beginning of their five-month-long romance, so Gwen decided that a fake baby announcement would make the perfect April Fools’ Day prank. Unfortunately, a few of her fans didn’t find her joke about those pesky tabloid rumors funny, so Blake decided to step […]

By Treva Bowdoin | 7y ago

Did Harry Styles Add Fashion Designer To List Of Career Options? A Hoax Or Fact?

Harry Styles fans have been waiting for him to pick a project for his One Direction hiatus, and it appears that being a fashion collaborator is in the cards for Harry… if headlines can be believed on April Fool’s Day. According to an April 1 report from Fashionista, Harry Styles finally landed a gig with […]

By Maryam Louise | 7y ago

John Stamos Wasn’t Actually Mad About Netflix Prank Despite Video Showing Tantrum

John Stamos was at the center of not one, but two different April Fools’ Day pranks, both centering around a fake Netflix project. This was despite the fact one “leaked” video showed the Fuller House actor supposedly throwing a massive tantrum. It turns out Stamos was an excellent sport about a fake project the online […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 7y ago

Is A ‘106 & Park’ Reboot With Original Hosts AJ And Free Coming To BET?

Is 106 & Park coming back to BET, or is it just another celebrity April Fools’ Day prank? That is what Extra correspondent and original 106 & Park co-host A.J. Calloway announced via Instagram Friday morning. BET To Reboot ‘106 & Park’ With AJ & Free? https://t.co/e9ir7F3vk9 pic.twitter.com/1aZYdJewXl — ThatGrapeJuice (Sam) (@thatgrapejuice) April 1, 2016 […]

By Jonathan Franks | 7y ago

‪‪Mark Hamill‬ Pulls ‘‪Star Wars: Episode VIII’ April Fool’s Day Twitter Prank

It’s April Fool’s Day and Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has decided to take advantage of the moment to troll the Internet, reports MoviePilot. Pulling pranks on April 1 is nothing new, so Hamill took it upon himself to jump on Twitter today and show his followers that he has a copy of the Star […]

By Stephen Jordan | 7y ago

Did Allen Iverson Get His Own Air Jordan 12? Fans Remember His Michael Jordan Crossover

Did Allen Iverson get his own signature shoe from the Jordan brand? Is there an official pair of Air Jordan 12 sneakers being released with Allen Iverson’s name on them? Those were some of the questions raised by many fans and followers of the Jordan brand and Allen Iverson Friday after a photo of the […]

By Jonathan Franks | 7y ago

‘Star Wars’ April Fools’ Day Meme Turns Han Solo Spoiler Into Hilarious Comic

April 1, 2016, was a big day for Star Wars fans and talented pranksters. In addition to being April Fools’ Day, it was also the day of the highly anticipated digital release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. “Chewie, we’re home.” #hansolo #starwars #bluray @BlurayReporter #theforce #harrisonford #chewbaca @starwars pic.twitter.com/bt2tB9sodM — Blu-rayDisc Reporter (@BlurayReporter) March […]

By Jonathan Franks | 7y ago

John Stamos, Netflix Release April Fools’ Day Trailer For Fake Movie You May Want To See

Actor John Stamos and Netflix played a major April Fools’ Day prank on fans and followers Friday by releasing a trailer for a fake movie. It is painfully obvious from the very beginning of the video that the documentary film titled, John Stamos: A Human, Being was absolutely fake. However, the development of the video […]

By Jonathan Franks | 7y ago

April Fools’ Day: Five Prank News Headlines That Goofed Up The Internet Today

Happy April Fools’ Day everyone! Well, the first day of April is not the best day for everyone, especially not for those of us who become the victims of annoying and, in a few cases, threatening online pranks. Ever since its inception, the web has been a hotbed for pranks, hoaxes, and fake news items, […]

By Mohit Priyadarshi | 7y ago

Chris Brown And Karrueche Tran Back Together? Fans Freak After Photo Surfaces On April Fools’ Day

Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran may have lashed out at one another in a series of heated Instagram posts earlier this month, but it appears that a newly surfaced photo of the former couple has fans worried that a Chris and Karrueche reunion is on the horizon. Just weeks after Karrueche Tran revealed to paparazzi […]

By Noel Zelindo | 7y ago

Google Pulls April Fools’ Day Joke After Minion’s ‘Mic Drop’ GIFs Angers Gmail Users And Costs Some Their Jobs

April Fools’ Day comes around but once a year, and it often catches a lot of people in unsuspecting situations. Many big websites like to pull one and see if they can trick their readers and followers, but all of them aren’t always funny. Google’s Gmail pulled one this year with a Minion performing a […]

By Danny Cox | 7y ago

Chinese Communist Party Makes April Fools’ Day Illegal, Threatens Legal Action Against Online Pranksters

Apparently, the Chinese Communist Party can’t take a joke and won’t let you take one, either. The Chinese Communist Party’s official mouthpiece, Xinhua News, stated that April Fools’ Day is forbidden if you’re in China. No, this statement isn’t a joke. This is the real-life world of political internet control. As the Associated Press reports, […]

By Colin Fredericson | 7y ago

On This Day In History: In 1698, Someone Pulled Off The Ultimate April Fools’ Joke

Today happens to be April Fools’ Day, a holiday best celebrated by tormenting the most gullible people you know with practical jokes and incredibly tall tales. Of course, some people aren’t satisfied with a harmless prank involving a whoopie cushion and the boss’s chair. If you wait for it, it’s often the day where you’ll […]

By Toni Matthews | 7y ago

April Fools’ Pranks: Five Relationship Pranks That Might Make You Happy — Or Mad

April Fools! Yes, today is the dreaded day of pranks. And, obviously, boyfriends and husbands feel that the prank day gives them passes to joke as they wish. If there’s one thing that women don’t generally take lightly, it’s relationships. Regardless of it being April Fools’ Day, some pranks might take it too far and […]

By Antonio J. Newell | 7y ago

April Fools’ Day 2016: Velcro Car Seats, Election Insurance, Mic Drops, And More

It’s that time of year again when people go out of their way to prank each other, and while many people stay at home on April Fool’s Day to avoid being caught out, some pranks are out there on the Internet, just waiting to catch you. One good example is the Lexus V-LCRO Technology advert […]

By Anne Sewell | 7y ago

Shut Up And Take My Money! Steam-Powered Gaming Console From ThinkGeek Is A Steampunk’s Dream

Have you spent hours trying to figure out what to do with all that extra coal you’ve got lying around? Well, worry no more. In the popular tradition of internet April Fools’ Day pranks, ThinkGeek has come up with the ultimate accessory to accent even the most hardcore of steampunk man-caves — a steam-powered gaming […]

By Joanna Jaguar | 8y ago

Powerball Winning Numbers April 1: $50 Million Jackpot Is Real, But This Winner Got Pranked

Do you have the winning Powerball numbers for April 1? It won’t be a joke if you match all six numbers on your ticket on Wednesday night, but make sure a prankster doesn’t trick you into thinking you won $50 million — it’s a classic April Fools’ Day joke. The Powerball results will be revealed […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 8y ago

April Fools Backfire: Woman Breaks Up With Boyfriend For April Fools’ Joke, But He Agrees

Ah, April Fools, a day when people around the world are free to openly lie and emotionally (or physically) maim each other with practical jokes and pranks in the name of fun and mischief. But when Hayleigh Mcbay attempted to break up with her boyfriend for an April Fools’ joke over whatsApp, things didn’t exactly […]

By Tresha Barrett | 8y ago

Catherine Lowe Drops Shocker: Pregnancy And Cheating!

Bachelor star Catherine Lowe captured everyone’s hearts on The Bachelor, as she called herself a dorky person with a fun personality. Clearly, Sean Lowe fell in love with her because she could make fun of herself, she had some witty comebacks, and she clearly didn’t take herself too seriously. But it sounds like things are […]

By Mary Jane | 8y ago

New ‘Back To The Future’ Movie? Teaser Trailer Leaked Online

A new Back to the Future movie? Really? It’s been nearly 25 years since Back to the Future 3 traveled into theaters for the first time on May 25, 1990. That means long-time Back to the Future fans and critics have been yearning for 25 years for a brand new adventure featuring Marty McFly, Doc […]

By Jonathan Franks | 8y ago

April Fools’ Day 2015: Celebrate With Some Of The Best (And Worst) Pranks!

April Fools! Have you picked your gullible victim for today? Or perhaps you’ve got your cynical face on, determined not to believe anything with a hint of ridiculousness all day long. In either case, you now find yourself a part of a tradition that has existed for decades. If you’re currently on the lookout for […]

By Toni Matthews | 8y ago

Google Maps Becomes Giant Pac-Man Game And The Internet Cheers

Google loves Pac-Man, and it loves screwing with us on April Fool’s Day. So it has combined the two and turned the world into a sprawling vintage arcade game. This fun treat is logically – and wonderfully – called “PAC-Maps” and allows time-wasters to munch dots and chase ghosts down the world’s streets. Google calls […]

By Shelley Hazen | 8y ago

‘Dying Light’ Alters Game Physics For April Fool’s Day [Video]

For fans of Dying Light still parkouring throughout Harran, be prepared for some changes. Coming tomorrow, April 1, Techland will be altering the physics in Dying Light, allowing players to perform super-human feats the likes of which they’ve never seen. Being presented as a batch of contaminated Antizin, the in-game medicine that curtails the zombie […]

By Joseph Bradford | 8y ago

April Fools Day Office Pranks That Will Amuse Your Co-Workers, Or Not

Planning to prank your co-workers on April Fools’ Day? There are a number of gags, practical jokes, and hoaxes you can pull on your boss, or the guy in the next cubicle, but don’t assume your office buddies won’t prank you back. If your boss has big sense of humor, then by all means pull […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 8y ago

Zayn Malik Death Hoax Spreads Across Twitter On April Fools’ Day

Zayn Malik fell victim to a death hoax on April Fools’ Day, a joke that probably caused the One Direction singer’s fans more than a little stress. While someone thought it was hilarious to spread a rumor that Malik was dead and gone, not too many people were having a laugh at the situation. Death […]

By Todd Rigney | 9y ago

Chicago Cubs Forfeit Season: April Fools Day Prank Hits Close To Home For Fans

The Chicago Cubs have decided to forfeit the rest of the season, with the news coincidentally breaking on April Fools Day. The story was picked up (or perhaps invented) by Bing, saying that Cubs manager Rick Renteria was bagging the season before it even started. The report noted: “Cubs manager Rick Renteria forfeited the rest […]

By Nathan Francis | 9y ago

Teen Fakes Pregnancy And Stabs Boyfriend For April Fools’ Prank

As we documented for April Fools’ Day, there’s ways to surprise your loved one, and then there’s taking an April Fools’ joke and turning it into a violent assault. For example, take Oklahoma teen April Wheeler, who wound up stabbing her boyfriend in the neck after pulling an April Fools’ Day joke. It all started […]

By Niki Cruz | 10y ago

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