I am gullible, naive and foolish. I wear my heart on my sleeve. So April Fools is not the day for me. Have fun, everyone. As our friend always says- coffee is on and stay safe.
I once watched one of my Year 8 students writing a history assignment about the Spanish Inquisition and joked, “Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!” To my delight, he recognised the quote!
Non event at our house but it reminded me of the best April Fool's joke ever pulled off on an unsuspecting universe. April 1st, 1975 - Radio announcers Wally Stambuck and Denny Carr of Saskatoon's CFQC 'Wal ‘n Den Show' pull off one of the best April Fool's jokes of all time when they make an 'official' news report that Canada will be switching to "Metric Time". The April Fool's news report coincided with Canada's nation-wide changeover from Imperial to the Metric system on April 1st, 1975. That was the first day weather reports gave temperatures in degrees Celsius rather than Fahrenheit, road signs changed from miles to kilometers, gas went from gallons to litres and weights shifted from pounds to kilos. Many did not take kindly to the change and confusion reigned.... The timing was absolutely perfect and the 'Metric Time' changeover gag announcement (called ‘Larmencaller time’ by Stambuck and Carr) was added on as a 'breaking news, this just in' addendum to the official morning news report. The pair then proceeded to make regular time announcements in both ‘standard’ and ‘Larmencaller’. The prank however went far, FAR beyond Stambuck and Carr's wildest imagination and quickly spread like wildfire. As recounted by StarPhoenix columnist Paul Jackson - "The odd couple were so convincing, folks started turning in their watches and alarm clocks at jewellers around town to have them replaced." It was reported that Saskatoon City Hall got inundated with calls regarding people refusing to pay a tax increase to 'change the clock tower to Metric' as well as people phoning into bewildered Canada Revenue offices asking how 'Metric Time' would affect hourly wages. The gag quickly spread to Ottawa as confused and irate people all over the broadcast area began calling elected officials and Members of Parliament to complain. As further recounted by Paul Jackson - "A Member of Parliament, hearing the show and receiving angry phone calls, fearing Pierre Elliott Trudeau really had gone too far this time, raised the issue in the House of Commons.” The 'Wal ‘n Den 'Larmencaller Time' stunt was so completely well played and perfectly timed that it made the news across Canada as well as internationally and is regarded as among the most masterful April Fools jokes of all time. Text by Thom Cholowski
@ The Blog Fodder -- I certainly remember when Canada switched over to the Metric system -- I was in high school at the time -- can't remember if I heard of this April Fools prank at the time, though. I could very well have and just have forgotten it now with old age. It would have been a real classic!
Feeling a little baby Yoda as I didn't get pranked. Loved that first meme - just wish people read the internet as skeptically all year long. The 'Metric Time' prank is outstanding! Thank you to Blog Fodder for posting it!
There was NO fooling around here!! These are all so funny. I remember as a kid, April 1st was a big deal with us always trying to prank someone. Who has the energy any more?
I guess I'm late to this one, but in the same way an Irish person is Irish whether it's St. Patrick's Day or not, foolishness is hardly confined to just one day of the year.
I read some classic April fools stuff on the internet like one art article about 245 paintings of dogs by Vermeer found in England. Dog with a pearl earring - teehee.
Lots of April Fool's fun, Debra! The day passed me by this year. I was worried sick about having oral surgery on Monday. So far, so good. 🤞 So I appreciated the post-day humor.
White rabbits anyway!
ReplyDeleteTime flies when we are having fun
ReplyDeleteApril Fool's Day 2016: the day trump DIDN'T say he was just joking about running for president.
ReplyDeleteHappy Fools Day!!!!!! And beware melted Tootsie Rolls!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Ninja Turtles and Mr. T cartoon. Thanks for the laughs today.
ReplyDeleteSaturday jokes overrode April fools day.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to be an April Fool ... since I am one the other eleven months!
ReplyDeleteI have never pulled an April Food's prank/joke, so my life has been missing something. Great memes.
ReplyDeleteI certainly didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
April Fool vs. Cosmic Fool -- I'd rather be the former, though this year I feel more like Baby Yoda...
ReplyDeleteI kind of expected the Spanish Inquisition.
ReplyDeleteWe didn’t get into April fools this year. Thankfully
ReplyDeleteThe first meme did make me think and yes. It’s very true Does that make everyday fools day?
I must be getting old. No one tries to April fool me yesterday at all
ReplyDeleteI am gullible, naive and foolish. I wear my heart on my sleeve. So April Fools is not the day for me. Have fun, everyone. As our friend always says- coffee is on and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you FIND all these hilarious memes?
ReplyDeleteI once watched one of my Year 8 students writing a history assignment about the Spanish Inquisition and joked, “Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!” To my delight, he recognised the quote!
Hope it was a foolish day, Debra!
ReplyDeleteSo, I read that Prince Harry will play Vincent Van Gogh in a film. I instantly thought that was an April Fool's joke but now I am wondering...
ReplyDeleteHope you had an awesome April fools, Debra. :)
ReplyDeleteI kept getting tricked every few second by fake articles this April fools. XD
-Quinley
Happy April Fool's Day!
ReplyDeleteBlood for Baal! Blood for Baa!
ReplyDelete*giggles*
ReplyDeleteNon event at our house but it reminded me of the best April Fool's joke ever pulled off on an unsuspecting universe.
ReplyDeleteApril 1st, 1975 - Radio announcers Wally Stambuck and Denny Carr of Saskatoon's CFQC 'Wal ‘n Den Show' pull off one of the best April Fool's jokes of all time when they make an 'official' news report that Canada will be switching to "Metric Time".
The April Fool's news report coincided with Canada's nation-wide changeover from Imperial to the Metric system on April 1st, 1975. That was the first day weather reports gave temperatures in degrees Celsius rather than Fahrenheit, road signs changed from miles to kilometers, gas went from gallons to litres and weights shifted from pounds to kilos. Many did not take kindly to the change and confusion reigned....
The timing was absolutely perfect and the 'Metric Time' changeover gag announcement (called ‘Larmencaller time’ by Stambuck and Carr) was added on as a 'breaking news, this just in' addendum to the official morning news report. The pair then proceeded to make regular time announcements in both ‘standard’ and ‘Larmencaller’.
The prank however went far, FAR beyond Stambuck and Carr's wildest imagination and quickly spread like wildfire.
As recounted by StarPhoenix columnist Paul Jackson - "The odd couple were so convincing, folks started turning in their watches and alarm clocks at jewellers around town to have them replaced." It was reported that Saskatoon City Hall got inundated with calls regarding people refusing to pay a tax increase to 'change the clock tower to Metric' as well as people phoning into bewildered Canada Revenue offices asking how 'Metric Time' would affect hourly wages.
The gag quickly spread to Ottawa as confused and irate people all over the broadcast area began calling elected officials and Members of Parliament to complain. As further recounted by Paul Jackson - "A Member of Parliament, hearing the show and receiving angry phone calls, fearing Pierre Elliott Trudeau really had gone too far this time, raised the issue in the House of Commons.”
The 'Wal ‘n Den 'Larmencaller Time' stunt was so completely well played and perfectly timed that it made the news across Canada as well as internationally and is regarded as among the most masterful April Fools jokes of all time.
Text by Thom Cholowski
@ The Blog Fodder -- I certainly remember when Canada switched over to the Metric system -- I was in high school at the time -- can't remember if I heard of this April Fools prank at the time, though. I could very well have and just have forgotten it now with old age. It would have been a real classic!
ReplyDeleteI didn't celebrate this year, not enough potential victims
ReplyDeleteHappy April, Debra! I hope it was a fun start to the month.
ReplyDeleteOver here they say "white rabbit" at the first of each month. Sounds just as assinine as April Fool's Day.
ReplyDeleteFeeling a little baby Yoda as I didn't get pranked. Loved that first meme - just wish people read the internet as skeptically all year long. The 'Metric Time' prank is outstanding! Thank you to Blog Fodder for posting it!
ReplyDeleteThere was NO fooling around here!! These are all so funny. I remember as a kid, April 1st was a big deal with us always trying to prank someone. Who has the energy any more?
ReplyDeleteMy youngest was obsessed with trying to fool us last year.
ReplyDeleteI hope every day has a bit of The Fool to it.
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm late to this one, but in the same way an Irish person is Irish whether it's St. Patrick's Day or not, foolishness is hardly confined to just one day of the year.
ReplyDeleteI read some classic April fools stuff on the internet like one art article about 245 paintings of dogs by Vermeer found in England. Dog with a pearl earring - teehee.
ReplyDeletesorry for being late dear Debra
ReplyDeleteunlike you ,in my case just skip the "April" lol
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Lots of April Fool's fun, Debra! The day passed me by this year. I was worried sick about having oral surgery on Monday. So far, so good. 🤞 So I appreciated the post-day humor.
ReplyDelete@ Fundy Blue -- Wishing you all the best on Monday, Louise! May all go well, with little discomfort and quick healing!
ReplyDeleteLOL, the gif one got me
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