Watch your back today! It’s April 1st, which means the world has officially hit pause on being serious.
Whether it’s a fake “we’re engaged” post or a “I’m quitting my job” text from your bestie, trust levels are at an all-time low this particular Wednesday.
But why do we actually do this to each other? Chidera Ezeudoye was on streets of Abuja to find out if we’re all just set for prank.
How did this whole lying for fun thing start? One of the wildest theories takes us back to 16th-century France.
They switched up the calendar system, moving New Year’s from April to January.
The people who didn’t get the memo kept partying in April? They were mocked as “April Fools.”
Fast forward to today, and it’s not just your friends playing tricks—it’s everyone. Big brands and tech giants now spend big money just to troll us.
Remember the GOAT of all pranks? Back in 1957, the BBC aired a segment showing farmers in Switzerland literally harvesting spaghetti from trees. And get this—thousands of people actually called in asking how to grow their own pasta forest!
From harmless laughs to total chaos, today is just a friendly reminder that you shouldn’t
believe everything you hear, read or see.
So, keep your eyes open and your guard up… because today, anyone can be a prankster.
I promise this report is 100% real. Or is it?Happy April Fools’!
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
