April Fools
China in Focus (April 1): China State-Run Media Comments on April Fools’ Day
This year, even the Chinese Communist Party is taking notice of April Fools’ Day. But it seems the apparent jokes went too far. The Biden administration’s first trade report labels Beijing as the “world’s leading offender” of creating overcapacity in a number of sectors. It also reiterates China’s responsibilities under the phase one U.S.–China trade […]
China in Focus (April 1): China State-Run Media Comments on April Fools’ Day
This year, even the Chinese Communist Party is taking notice of April Fools’ Day. But it seems the apparent jokes went too far. The Biden administration’s first trade report labels Beijing as the “world’s leading offender” of creating overcapacity in a number of sectors. It also reiterates China’s responsibilities under the phase one U.S.–China trade […]
Man Comes Home to Prank Pile of Amazon Shipping Boxes on Doorstep on April Fools’
A Wisconsin man came home on April 1 to see dozens of Amazon shipping boxes lined up on his doorstep. Rob Pritchard came home after a busy day to discover dozens of Amazon boxes stacked up in front of his Green Bay home. A video that captured his reaction has since gone viral. The footage shows him […]
Tom Brady Saves 1St Tweet for April Fools’ Day: I’m Retiring
Don’t. Even. Joke. New England Patriots fans who forgot that Monday is April Fools’ Day might have been panicking when quarterback Tom Brady tweeted that he had decided to retire. The six-time Super Bowl champion has joined Twitter and his first post said simply: “I’m retiring. In my spare time, I’ll be tweeting.” An email […]
McDonald’s Causes Uproar After April Fools’ Day Fake New Burger Offering
A McDonald’s April Fools’ Day joke about a new sandwich caused a backlash on social media from fans who thought the fantastical sandwich was a reality. Fans’ mouths started to water upon learning of the new McPickle burger, a pickle and cheese sandwich supposedly coming only to Australia, from a post on Instagram. “Pickle lovers, […]