The Internet's Home for April Fools' Day
Prank ideas for every relationship, the full history of April 1st, and everything you need to pull off a legendary — and harmless — gag.
🎉 Today is April Fools' Day!
Go forth and prank responsibly.
Prank Ideas for Every Occasion
Pick your target. We've got the ideas.
Did you know?
Nobody knows exactly when April Fools' Day started.
Historians trace the tradition back to 16th-century France, a BBC documentary that convinced thousands that spaghetti grows on trees, and a Taco Bell ad that fooled an entire nation. The origins are murky — and that somehow feels right.
Read the Full History →France switches calendars — and fools are born
BBC's Spaghetti Tree harvest fools millions
Taco Bell claims it bought the Liberty Bell
NPR claims Nixon is running for president again
The Golden Rules of Pranking
Great pranks make everyone laugh — including the target.
Everyone laughs
If only you're laughing, it's not a prank — it's just mean. The best gags get a genuine laugh from the victim.
Reversible
Good pranks leave no lasting damage — to property, relationships, or dignity. Always have a recovery plan.
Know your audience
What's hilarious to one person is stressful to another. Tailor the prank to the person, not just the occasion.