By Benjamin Hoffman April 1 always seems to begin with social media users reminding everyone that it’s April Fools’ Day. At this point, do we really need a reminder? Brands and celebrities ...

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 ...

"I don't think this is for us," one officer says. The City of Sparks regularly posts videos on social media with the goal of keeping the public informed. For April Fool's Day, Reno's neighboring city ...

This year, April Fools' Day falls on Tuesday, April 1. The origins of April Fools' Day date back to the 16th century, and ...

April Fools’ Day was part of American culture by the 19 th century, according to the Encyclopedia of American Folklore. The ...

With April Fools’ Day comes an onslaught of sometimes hilarious and sometimes pointless jokes online, and this year is no different. Pennsylvania’s own posted some jokes. The City of ...

"P.S. April Fools my Achilles is still a mess :)" Despite the heartbreak, fans on social media responded well to the joke. "I’m glad you still have a sense of humor… even though you’ve ...

Here's what to know Over the years, the tradition of April Fools' Day has grown into spreading misinformation or pulling harmless pranks on friends, family or colleagues. The rise of social media ...

Beware: April Fools' Day, every prankster's favorite day, is nearly upon us. The unofficial holiday encourages pulling light-hearted pranks, practical jokes, hoaxes or hijinks on others.