04/01/2025
Today is all about jokes and surprises, but some pranks really don’t go as planned! Here are a few that took things a little too far:
🔥 In 1980, a Massachusetts news station reported a nearby hill was spewing lava. The panic led to hundreds of emergency calls — and the producer losing his job.
🗳️ In 1992, a man claiming to be Richard Nixon announced he was running for president. Outrage spread before people realized it wasn’t actually Nixon.
📧 In 2016, Gmail added a temporary “Mic Drop” button that sent a Minion GIF — but its placement led to accidental use in serious emails, causing major mishaps.
This April Fool’s Day, may your pranks be lighthearted and your laughter be plenty —no emergency calls required!