April 1st is recognized
as a day to play jokes on each other. Making the target
of the joke or hoax the "fool". At one of my past jobs,
coworkers would plan weeks in advance to ensure the success of the prank. For
some, their goal was not only to trick their target but for bragging rights and
revenge (from previous years pranks) as well.
Some elaborate schemes would
involve assistance from unsuspected individuals such as managers, spouses, and
employees of different departments. While others would be small like switching
sugar and salt in the office kitchen or changing a few letters on someone's
keyboard. It was a fun day to be in the office, as long as you were not the
targeted fool.
One year I took a pregnancy
test, on April 1st, and it was positive. I was so eager to share the news with
my husband. That night he kept telling me about the April Fools' pranks what
were carried out at work that day. Bursting at the seams, I waited until 12:01am
to tell him. He still thought that I was joking, even after I showed him the
test. That was not the reaction that I was expecting nor anything that I would
joke about. He learned quickly about my pregnant mood swings.
This year I have been asked
for assistance in helping trick my husband. Kids love Aprils Fools' Day
and any reason to do something silly. They get a big laugh out of the littlest of
things. Although I can't share what we are doing (incase my husband reads this),
I am sure that we are going to great day. Here are a few fantastic April Fools'
Day ideas that I have found on Pinterest. Please share your favorite
pranks or gags. Have fun!
Link to a few more April Fools Day Ideas: http://pinterest.com/loveitor/holidays/
