Where Did April Fools Come From

Author Aimee Thomas

March 31st, 2023 10:13 AM

April 1st marks the beginning of a day filled with practical jokes and fun. April Fools’ Day is celebrated all around the world and it has been for centuries. But where did it come from? Also… how do I not get pranked?

No one really knows for sure when April Fools‘ Day began, which makes sense. But there are several theories about its origin. One popular theory suggests that it dates back to 1582, when France switched to a new calendar called the Gregorian calendar. According to this theory, those who were slow to adapt or failed to understand the change continued to celebrate New Year’s on April 1 — which made them targets for practical jokes and pranks by those who had adopted the new calendar.

There are some tips for not getting tricked on April Fools:

Be aware!
Don’t believe everything.. or really anything.
Think ahead. If they always play tricks… this is their day!
Prank before getting pranked
Have fun. Tell your husband you’re pregnant again.
Get it all on tape

Are you a prankster? Or are you the one that always gets pranked? I always get pranked but I can laugh at it at least. What are you going to do and who are you going to prank this year for April fools? I always forget about it, and then the day is over, but I am going to try really hard to prank my husband or my 15 year old Jayden and I promise I will get it on camera to share 😉

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Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.

'Crash' The Rescue Kitty Is The New Cadbury Bunny

The annual Cadbury Bunny auditions are over, and a new top rabbit has been crowned!

For the first time, a special feline won the contest, which makes history as “Crash” is the first kitty to serve as the iconic Cadbury Bunny.

Crash, an 8-year-old orange and white, one-eyed rescue cat from Boise, Idaho, earned the honor after receiving “an impressive number of votes” from animal lovers across the country, according to Cadbury. As the winner of the tryouts, Crash will receive $5,000 for himself and a shelter of his choice as well as a starring role in Cadbury’s famous Clucking Bunny commercial.

Crash was rescued following a “devastating car accident” that left him severely injured and with one eye. He was placed in a local shelter to recover from the incident and quickly won over the hearts of the staff with “his quirky, outgoing personality,” eventually becoming a full-time resident shelter cat.

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“We are jumping with joy to hear Crash is the next Cadbury Bunny but not surprised, as he is always the center of attention in any room,” Crash’s owner, Maddie Corey, said in a statement. “He’s been through so much over the past few years, and we appreciate the love his friends, family, and cat enthusiasts across the country have shown.”

He charmed shelter guests by performing tricks like his high five, which Cadbury noted would be “purrfect preparation” for his role in the upcoming Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial, which debuted March 25.

“We can’t wait to see Crash take center stage for this year’s Cadbury Clucking Bunny Commercial and share his story with the world,” Corey said.

Watch Crash’s Cadbury commercial here.

And here are some other animals that are ready for Easter!

I see you Easter bunny!
Muahhh!
Time to dye the eggs!

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Easter's cool

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Meowy Easter!

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Getting ready for the big day!

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Can someone else do this next year?

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Is it a bone?

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Glad spring break is over!

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My work is done. Till next year - HAPPY EASTER!

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