What technique did a Swedish TV expert claim would turn black-and-white TVs to color in 1962?
[D] Covering with a woman's nylon stocking | Thousands of Swedes stretched pantyhose over their TVs, creating the world's largest simultaneous fashion-meets-technology fail. The expert kept a straight face throughout.
2/20
What Spanish tradition occurs in December called "El Dia de los Inocentes"?
[B] A massive town-wide food fight | Spain's version happens December 28th with flour and eggs flying everywhere. They took April Fools' and added ammunition plus better weather.
3/20
What did Taco Bell announce it purchased as an April Fools' prank in 1996?
[A] The Liberty Bell | They renamed it the "Taco Liberty Bell," causing patriots to panic about corporate America literally buying history. Thousands called to complain about fictional fast-food imperialism.
4/20
In which country is April Fools' Day celebrated for two full days?
[C] Scotland | The Scots decided one day of pranking wasn't enough, extending the foolishness to a second day called "Taily Day". They are the undisputed marathon runners of organized mischief.
5/20
Which year did the BBC broadcast the famous "spaghetti tree" hoax?
[C] 1957 | The BBC convinced Britain that Swiss farmers harvested pasta from trees, proving that documentary authority plus British cooking ignorance equals comedy gold.
6/20
What sandwich did Burger King advertise as an April Fools' prank?
[B] Left-Handed Whopper | Supposedly designed for southpaws with rotated ingredients, thousands ordered this geometrically identical burger. Marketing genius meets customer gullibility.
7/20
What is the traditional prank-playing time period in the U.K. on April Fools' Day?
[A] Until noon | After midday, the prankster becomes the fool—British rules for organized chaos. It's like Cinderella but for lying, with social shame instead of pumpkins.
8/20
Which brand announced concrete headphones as a 2017 prank?
[D] Master & Dynamic | Solid concrete headphones for the "ultimate bass experience" and probable neck injuries. When audiophiles go too far, physics intervenes.
9/20
What kind of fish is associated with April Fools' Day pranks in France?
[A] A paper fish | French kids tape paper fish to backs, combining arts and crafts with mild humiliation. It's wholesome pranking with office supplies.
10/20
Which app pranked people by claiming to help dogs learn to code?
[C] WonderPaw | Teaching programming to creatures that eat homework seemed reasonable to some people. Silicon Valley's gone too far when we're debugging with actual dogs.
11/20
What was the name of Redbox's drone delivery prank service?
[B] Redbox Drops | Flying entire kiosks to customers' homes because walking to the grocery store is apparently too much effort. Drone technology meets American laziness perfectly.
12/20
What type of plane did Virgin Atlantic announce as an April Fools' prank?
[D] A glass-bottomed plane | For passengers who find regular flying insufficiently terrifying, Virgin offered transparent floors. Because seeing clouds from above wasn't enough—we needed to see through them.
13/20
What verification did Tinder claim it was adding as an April Fools' hoax?
[D] Height verification | Finally addressing the internet's biggest lie after "I've read the terms and conditions." Dating apps exposing humanity's vertical insecurities.
14/20
April Fools' Day is also known as what?
[C] All Fools' Day | An alternative name for the holiday, reminding everyone that foolishness is a universal experience on April 1st.
15/20
What was the name of Hulu's fake eight-second show service?
[B] Hu | Condensing entire series into eight seconds for attention spans that make goldfish look focused. Modern problems require impossibly modern solutions.
16/20
What famous structure did the Seattle-based comedy show Almost Live tell viewers had collapsed in a 1989 broadcast prank?
[A] The Seattle Space Needle | The show's prank announcement caused a flood of panicked calls to emergency services. It was a powerful lesson in how many people will believe TV over looking out their own window.
17/20
In Greece, successfully pranking someone on April 1st brings you what?
[B] Good luck | Greeks believe successful pranks bring fortune, turning deception into a prosperity ritual. It's karma's loophole for licensed liars.
18/20
Which soda company announced helium-infused cola as an April Fools' prank?
[A] Coca-Cola | Coke promised squeaky voices with every sip, combining refreshment with comedy. The lawsuits from actual helium consumption would've been entertaining.
19/20
Which tech CEO jokingly tweeted on April Fools' Day 2018 that his company had gone bankrupt?
[B] Elon Musk | In 2018, Elon Musk posted a playful tweet claiming that Tesla had gone “bankwupt,” a humorous April Fools' Day prank reflecting his quirky sense of humor.
20/20
What sweet product did Bush's Beans introduce as an April Fools' prank?
[D] Jelly Beans | Bush's went from savory to sweet, confusing grocery store categorization everywhere. When bean companies make candy, food pyramids collapse.