For sure I am not a fan of practical jokes. Too often the poor victim is just that, a victim and not really in on what’s so funny and made to feel like a moron. April Fool pranks when done with finesse, can be fun because for a moment we wonder, is this for real? And when we realize it isn’t we can laugh because the joker let us in just enough that we don’t feel like complete idiots. That’s the art of a good April Fool’s Prank.
Just for fun, because we always deserve something just for fun, here’s an example from the gallery of famous Google April Fools Jokes of past years.
Do you have a favorite April Fool’s Day joke? Do you enjoy them? Hate them?
More on April Fools Day pranks:
A Round up of All Google’s April Fools Day Jokes
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