Night Elf Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm glad I don't work anymore. And on this day, I'm happy I don't normally mix with a lot of other people. I hate jokes. I get truly offended when someone plays a joke on me. Just keep that in mind as you plan jokes for people around you. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I love humor of all sorts, but I'll admit to not being too fond of April 1st. In my younger years I went along with it and did some (mild) joking. Now that I'm older I skip out as much as I can. My classroom today will be as close to normal as I can make it, though I know I need to be wary when kids ask/say something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm not fond of it this year. My baby sister has been fighting infertility for years and unfortunately it seems like everyone's idea of funny is pregnancy announcements. :( 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I feel the same way about practical jokes. Luckily, I am not around people who will do this sort of thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I have the final line crossing: Amazon switched up their website for the day. Oh, seriously? Sigh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I enjoy fun happy pranks with the kids (like sweetened milk for breakfast, etc). But I also discuss jokes are only fun if they are nice, not mean. Pranks are not necessarily fun, ITA. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I hate it, too. My family has been warned that there will be serious consequences for anyone who tries to turn me into an April Fool. Fortunately, none of them are really into that anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 I have the final line crossing: Amazon switched up their website for the day. Oh, seriously? Sigh. When I went on this morning, it showed a retro page, but when you click anywhere on the page, it takes me to the home page I'm used to seeing. Isn't that the normal page? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm not fond of it this year. My baby sister has been fighting infertility for years and unfortunately it seems like everyone's idea of funny is pregnancy announcements. :( I worked with a woman who convinced her boyfriend she was pregnant all day on April Fools. She was in her 30's so old enough to know better. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Although, the Redbox Petbox email was kinda cute. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I have no real feeling about April's Fools. I haven't done a prank since I was a child and no one has done one on me so I usually go the entire day not realizing it's April 1st. When I opened amazon and saw the change I said oh it must be April fools day. Dh looked at me and said "I want a divorce" in the most monotone voice. I quickly replied "I'm pregnant." It was our reminder to ourselves why we dont plà y jokes like that on each other. Sadly we know people who used both as jokes on this day and really ended up messing their marriage or at least being the last straw. I simply don't understand why some people think things like that would ever be a good idea to joke about. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 The only thing I like about April 1 is the April Fools story (or stories, if we're lucky) that NPR does :D That's it. I reminded dh and the girls last night that anyone who pranks me would be in a world of hurt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitofthewomb Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I don't like being teased, pranked, etc. My DH says I should lighten up. Whatever. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Oh, dear. Should I feel bad about sending DH off to work with a fish taped to his back...? ;) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I am also a non April Fool's Day participate. Needless to say, when I hollered gigantic spider from in the kitchen, all my kids thought I was kidding except my spider phobic one. He didn't care to see if I was joking, but the others got to see the half dollar sized black spider crawling across the floor before it met the bottom side of the bleach container. So far I have found upside down dishes in the cupboard and the silverware drawer rearranged. The kids all want to wear their taekwondo uniforms backwards today. :001_rolleyes: For those that would rather have something better to celebrate today, it's my kitty's birthday. He is 10 now. I have the final line crossing: Amazon switched up their website for the day. Oh, seriously? Sigh. OMG! I remember when it looked like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I hear you. There's usually one joke in the family and it's mild and then it's over. FRT, I always hated magic tricks. I feel like it's just deception to make a fool of you. Amazon got me for a second this morning. I do like Google's sense of humor this year, and their 2012 joke too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 For those that would rather have something better to celebrate today, it's my kitty's birthday. He is 10 now. Happy Birthday for cat, Happy birthday for cat.... I haven't even told the boys what April 1st is used for. Probably ought to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm not a fan of practical jokes in general and completely understand if you're talking about mean pranks. However, I do agree with the suggestion of the PP's DH to lighten up. Some of the online pranks that Amazon, Google, and other entities come up with are clever and fun, so I don't get being really upset or feeling bullied by those. I always check ThinkGeek's home page every year to see what creative fake products they've come up with. What's the harm in a little silliness one day a year, especially when everyone is in on the joke and knows what happens on April 1? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm not a fan of practical jokes in general and completely understand if you're talking about mean pranks. However, I do agree with the suggestion of the PP's DH to lighten up. Some of the online pranks that Amazon, Google, and other entities come up with are clever and fun, so I don't get being really upset or feeling bullied by those. I always check ThinkGeek's home page every year to see what creative fake products they've come up with. What's the harm in a little silliness one day a year, especially when everyone is in on the joke and knows what happens on April 1? Steam-powered gaming cabinet! Do It Yourselfie!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I do like Google's sense of humor this year, and their 2012 joke too. Y'know, I looked up a map last night (I think it may have been after midnight) and saw that pacman icon and didn't even think anything of it. :rolleyes: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I have the final line crossing: Amazon switched up their website for the day. Oh, seriously? Sigh. :lol: :lol: :lol: It took me TWO tries at their site before I figured out what was going on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 This is an elbarote prank by night elf to convince us she hates April 1, right? :D I'm right there with you. I hate surprises, hate even getting presents. The web today sucks. There are all those pages too where gross things leap out at you on the screen or weird noise making apps run etc. ugh. I'm hanging out on the dog training boards because those people are generally too nerdy to do pranks lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Speaking of Amazon This must be a prank Dash Button because the mayhem small children would cause would be disastrous. It is a prank right? I'm so confused, I hate April 1st. I think it is real, but why? I mean is it so hard to add things manually to your Amazon account that we need another wireless device (or many devices) in our house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm not fond of it this year. My baby sister has been fighting infertility for years and unfortunately it seems like everyone's idea of funny is pregnancy announcements. :( I've always thought the fake pregnancy announcements on fb were ridiculous. It's attention seeking and really annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thankfully I do not work with a bunch of jokesters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I don't think I've ever done an April Fool's joke, I totally fail to see the appeal. Hubby is the same. I do recall being slightly annoyed in having some played on me as a kid, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitofthewomb Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm not a fan of practical jokes in general and completely understand if you're talking about mean pranks. However, I do agree with the suggestion of the PP's DH to lighten up. Some of the online pranks that Amazon, Google, and other entities come up with are clever and fun, so I don't get being really upset or feeling bullied by those. I always check ThinkGeek's home page every year to see what creative fake products they've come up with. What's the harm in a little silliness one day a year, especially when everyone is in on the joke and knows what happens on April 1? In my defense-the web jokes don't bother me. But I don't like things being done to me. Like one time DH told me he joined the Army. Not funny. That's the kind of stuff I am talking about. He also likes to jump out at me in the dark or stuff like that. I thought the Tom Brady gag was funny. But if I was Tom Brady's wife & wasn't in on the joke then I wouldn't think it was funny AT ALL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachskittles Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 My kids are not aware of April 1st being April Fool's Day. They only know that April 1st is their sister's birthday (4 today!). I don't think I've been pranked in a long while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I nixed any pranking this year. I think it's mean, and I told the kids they're not allowed to do that to each other (or anybody else, for that matter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 John Oliver agrees with you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 This is an elbarote prank by night elf to convince us she hates April 1, right? :D Me? I'd have to be clever to come up with this. No really, I'm not a clever chicklet at all! Honestly! Oh, my first husband loved to pull pranks all the time. It was the cause of many fights. And now he does it to his second wife. She gets ticked off too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I am so not into it this year---I'm staying off the internet and enjoying a new shape pattern in Saxon Math 1 and counting down the days to Easter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A lot of it is pretty harmless these days, it seems. Like, Google turning the maps into Pac-Man boards is just cute. And people making cupcakes that look like lo mein is just sweet, I guess... though it does sort of fall into the category of Leprechaun traps.* But the whole I'm pregnant/engaged/moving to Timbuku/quitting my job thing on Facebook and other social media is just plain obnoxious. And news outlets with their fake stories feels like it's gone too far in recent years. And actual pranks... ack. Lowest, cruelest form of "humor." * Leprechaun traps - n. 1. A stupid thing that modern parents are expected to do because it's a "tradition." Except it's not a tradition, it's some crazy thing someone made up a decade ago to give us all extra work and then try to shame us when we don't do it. 2. Parenting wars nonsense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A relative posted on FB this morning that she was going to be married soon. Her divorce from husband # 4 will be final before the "new" wedding date, and can I say how NOT funny this was. I don't think she ever recanted it either publically although a phone conversation made in alarm after seeing the post (because with her it COULD have been true) confirmed that it wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Usually I am a good sport, but this year I'm just annoyed. The kids already swapped out my creamer with flour and taped the toilet paper roll together. Apparently they aren't finished. Sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafdog Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I confess. I do love a good harmless prank. I do one silly one each year to my kidlet. I gave her a fake "chore camp" brochure one year that featured "mopping and sweeping lessons". She was unamused. Today, I swiped a prank off the internet and sent her to school with a paper bag of "brownies". (Brown paper "E's" with an apple for weight.) I'm sure she's plotting revenge. Atta girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Okay, I don't agree with you because April Fools can be sweet. I told my boys today to pack up their curricula and a snack because I had a long doctor's appointment. And then I drove them to see Cinderella. When they got out of the car I yelled, "April Fools!" They loved it. But I do agree that I don't like the mixing salt for sugar or making the kitchen sink spray -- or worse -- saran wrap on the toilet. I don't why anyone thinks these things are funny. I'd rather make it sweet and fun. Alley 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 So I don't mind this April fools so much anymore. Dh got a package in the mail from amazon today. I didnt open it since I wasn't sure what it was. But I thought it might be for his work so I called to see if he wanted me to bring it to him since I was on my way out the door. He was not aware of any packages coming to him so I opened it. It was a PlayStation 4 box with no note or invoice. I didnt open the box to see if there was actually a playstation4 in it because i didnt want to in case it was sent by accident. We thought surely this is some sort of joke. But how would someone fake amazon shipping like that. Dh thought it was one of his online friends who recently got a ps4 sending him something else in the box as a joke. I then went to my mail box and found another package in it. Opened it up and there are 2 ps4 games inside with an amazon note saying "a gift from so and so. April fools! Or is it?" The name on the note was not the person we thought but another online friend who knows the first guy too. We haven't gotten to the bottom on it all but it appears 2 guys we've never met in real life bought my dh a ps4 and some games just because. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I did get sort of pranked by my drama kids this afternoon. They came out for rehearsal with all their roles mixed up. All the guys were girls and all the girls were guys. It ended up being VERY funny. That's my idea of a good prank. Everyone was laughing, and everyone enjoyed it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 hmmm, if April 1 turned into a random act of kindness or gift giving & people wanted to start sending me ps4's, that would change my mind about it.... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 It is the anniversary of my sister's death. I am appreciative of all the silly articles and crazy things on the web today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Our police department posted a news thing introducing their new cat squad. Stuff like that is fun and I like it. I don't mind when people who like practical jokes play them on other people who like practical jokes. As long as they know it will go over well. Probably a lot of it comes down to having the social skills to figure out who will appreciate it and what kind of things they will find funny and not boundary crossing. I can't imagine anyone not being hurt by their spouse joking about a divorce or a baby. I would hate to be a teacher on April 1 though. It would be tempting to have the day off! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 It is the anniversary of my sister's death. I am appreciative of all the silly articles and crazy things on the web today. :grouphug: Hugs to you and Mrs Mungo. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I think pranks are fun as long as they don't upset people. Just zany things like putting little eyeballs on everything so the kids are surprised when they open the fridge, or the Pacman option on Google maps. All of those gentle and mildly amusing things are good imho. Unfortunately it always gets wrecked by people who confuse or humiliate others. (And obviously the really tasteless way beyond the pale ones. A FB acquaintance was subjected to a fake account of a drug overdose death - how anyone could possibly think that is OK is beyond me!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I've never witnessed or read about a practical joke that I thought was actually funny. They all just upset or humiliate people. Stop. doing. it. It's not funny announcing you're pregnant and then saying you're not. I don't think it's offensive or hurtful, but it certainly isn't funny. If you announce you're pregnant I'll say, “Congratulations!†If you think it's funny to then respond with, “April, fools!" You're just wrong. It's not funny. I just shrug my shoulders and wonder if you've ever hear anything that's actually funny before because it doesn't seem like you have. If you post something actually funny, good for you. I'll laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I've never witnessed or read about a practical joke that I thought was actually funny. They all just upset or humiliate people. Stop. doing. it. It's not funny announcing you're pregnant and then saying you're not. I don't think it's offensive or hurtful, but it certainly isn't funny. If you announce you're pregnant I'll say, “Congratulations!†If you think it's funny to then respond with, “April, fools!" You're just wrong. It's not funny. I just shrug my shoulders and wonder if you've ever hear anything that's actually funny before because it doesn't seem like you have. If you post something actually funny, good for you. I'll laugh. I totally agree with this. Except I do think some things are funny, like the food that looks like something else (mashed potato cupcakes) But I don't get the whole offended/upset thing. It's not funny, but it's not worth getting offended or upset. I would get mad if my dh jumped out and scared me though. I hate that. I get startled on accident often enough- he better not do it on purpose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 :grouphug: Hugs to you and Mrs Mungo. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Thank you!!! I *loathe* this day. I just do NOT understand the appeal of spending the day trying to make people look like asses, nor do I appreciate having to spend all day defending the fact that I'm not a fool. Luckily, my dh and kids know how I feel about it and don't try any of that nonsense with me. But I just don't get it. I find it so strange that people think it's fun to target someone and humiliate them for their own entertainment. It's akin to bullying, in my opinion. And to have a day set aside for it??? Makes no sense! While I don't loathe it, I also don't get the appeal. The only thing I enjoy about April Fool's day is NPR's annual AF gag on "All Things Considered". They've gotten me a couple of times (the belly button reversal got me one year). I missed it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerico Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yah, I hate it too. Its not observed in our house. We don't really do holidays though (other than Christ's birth and resurrection. And thanksgiving cause we are roped into it by family) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 OK, for all those people who don't think any April Fools prank can possibly be amusing, check this one out, it's cleverly done, funny and totally harmless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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