Beware Of Pranks: It's Almost April Fools' Day!
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Saturday is April 1, or, as it is popularly called, Fools' Day. The holiday is celebrated by playing lighthearted pranks on family and friends. The origin of this fun tradition is unclear. Some believe it began in 1582 when France moved from the Julian calendar — which started the new year around April 1 — to the currently used Gregorian calendar. Anyone unaware that the new year now began on January 1 was pranked. Others think the custom began to celebrate the start of spring.
No matter how it began, April Fools' Day is now popular worldwide. Even companies get into the spirit with elaborate pranks that have people fooled for hours and sometimes even days. Here are a few of our past favorites.
Virgin Airlines' Canine Crew
In 2019, Virgin Airlines introduced a canine crew to help make long-haul flights easier. The video featured a charming squad of dogs greeting passengers as they boarded the aircraft. The friendly pooches were available to provide companionship to those who were bored. They could even be taken for walks around the aircraft cabin. The only catch? The exciting news was revealed on April Fools' Day!
7-Eleven's "Tiny Gulp"
In 2022, 7-Eleven created a buzz by introducing the "Tiny Gulp." The 0.7-ounce soda serving cost just 7 cents. It seemed like the perfect treat for health-conscious customers craving a sugary drink. Unfortunately, the announcement was made on April 1!
BBC's Flying Penguins
On April 1, 2008, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) released a video showing flying Adélie penguins on Antarctica's King George Island. The discovery of the flightless birds taking to the skies caused a stir of excitement around the world. It was only after the BBC shared a second video (see below) explaining the "miracle" flight that people realized they had been pranked.
Happy April Fools' Day!
Resources: CNet.com, BBC.com, CNN.com
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halloween-virgoalmost 2 years#tiny 4 life I put a fake fly in my mom's drink! Follow me if you like pranking people!!- tefonawamapoalmost 2 yearsIs anyone else doing this for a school product? if you are please like this comment!
demonboy1555almost 2 yearsi been rick rolled (': my teacher set it up as a survey and it was a rick roll
100lettersalmost 2 yearsI put fake dead bugs in the bathtub for April Fools and my parents thought they were real lol
brook233over 1 yearOmg that's awesome!!!- lujikovi-165238088742almost 2 yearsOMG!
malelemi000almost 2 yearsThe whole day on April 1, I was literally looking EVERYWHERE to make sure I didn't die. My older brother seriously goes mad on April Fools' Day.- brook233over 1 yearMe too!!! Ugggg, its soooooo fun but it gets kinda annoying when u have family that's constantly doing stuff and then saying April fools!!🙄
tyler_paisley4almost 2 yearsThe tiny gulp makes me REALLY want to have it and it also makes me thirsty😆- tyler_paisley4almost 2 yearsLets all thanks DOGO news for all the fun news articles they make!! 💝THANK YOU!!!!💝
- tyler_paisley4almost 2 yearsI wasn't able to prank anyone on April Fools Day, unfortunately
- malelemi000almost 2 yearsMe neither, my brother beat me to it.
littlejangoalmost 2 yearsi wish the dog one was real :(
staufftrinityover 1 yearME too!
- nusazane-167287110907almost 2 yearsi like this
