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Prank or Punk? The Ultimate April Quiz (2)

Hoaxes, hijinks, and the batty back-story of April 1.

Prank or Punk? The Ultimate April Quiz (2)
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Welcome to the ultimate prank-fest!

April 1 is the only day the president can’t impeach you for lying and your boss might actually applaud your chaos.

From Roman bait-and-switches to Google’s 8-bit Google Maps, we’re serving up the greatest hits of human mischief.

Did spaghetti really grow on trees? Did a company once sell ‘perpetual life’ insurance?

Ace the quiz, flip the fraud, and supersize your bragging rights—extra sauce, no pickle.

1/20

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.

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