APRIL 1st: APRIL FOOL'S DAY

When and what is April Fool’s Day?

April Fool’s Day is on 1 April. It’s the custom in the UK to play a trick or a joke on someone on this day. If the person falls for the joke, then they are called an ‘April Fool’. In fact, it’s only half a day because April Fool’s Day finishes at midday. No more jokes after lunchtime, please!

HOW TO PRANK

The art of a good prank is to surprise someone with an unexpected event that will cause a reaction that immediately turns positive when they realize it is a joke. Pranks should be harmless – both mentally (doesn’t embarrass or cause stress) and physically (shouldn’t hurt the person or property around them).

• Find the perfect person to prank.
  Choose someone who will know it is a joke quickly.

• Choose a prank that fits the location.
  At home, you will have a lot more options then out where you have less control over the environment or who might observe.

• Plan ahead to make sure everything will go as you desire.
  Consider whether the prank will be taken as a joke and not be interpreted as mean. If you are questioning whether it is a good prank, ask someone unrelated to give you their opinion.

• Pull your prank with your best natural acting ability.
  Keep a straight face and enjoy the fun.