April Fool's Day

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The decline of April Fool's Day news stories comes against "a backdrop of growing scepticism about news in general," Prof Allan adds, "where playing with journalistic credibility may actually prove damaging".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025

Kevin and his family moved into their new home on April Fool's Day 2020, something he says is ironic given his living room ceiling is still leaking four years later.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

“First of all, I got the call on April Fool’s Day, April 1st, and I thought it was a joke at first,” Cooper said, laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024

The fish doorbell launched for the first time on March 29, 2021—unfortunate timing, van Heukelum noted, as it was just a few days before April Fool’s Day.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2024

April Fool’s Day is when most seniors get their acceptance or rejection letters from college.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson