April Fools' pranks exist on a spectrum – somewhere between "changing your friend's phone language to Dutch" and "actions that require a lawyer." We've gathered 22 ideas that land firmly in the sweet ...

Welcome to the worst day on the internet! As Chaim Gartenberg pointed out years ago, brands and a holiday dedicated to hoaxes are rarely a winning combo. If you’re a company with any kind of social ...

Pranks have always been a fun pastime in the Drummond household—just ask anyone who's fallen victim to their ongoing rubber snake gag! The family loves hiding a toy snake around the house, waiting for ...

April Fools' Day pranks gone wrong In modern times, with the unbounded reach of social media, companies and brands have used April Fools' Day as a way to get some attention – despite the potential for ...

Note: An earlier version of this story first published in April 2024. This version has been updated for 2026. April Fool's Day jokes are fun up until the person telling them becomes the punchline.