It’s April 1 and you know what that means: everyone gets to try being a clown for the day.
Companies, workplaces, and anyone else with a trickster streak in them have one day a year with a carte blanche to prank those around them.
If you’re keen to try and get one over on your friends and family, we’ve asked ChatGPT for inspiration for some April Fool’s Day jokes to try out.
Better move quickly though: you need to get your April Fool’s in before midday to avoid being counted as the fool yourself.
Check out ten jokes that are ready for you to send out to your friends today, on April 1.
April Fool’s Day jokes to send to your friends
Enjoy a laugh with some friends with the following April Fool’s pranks to send via text.
- “Bro, I think I just got cast in a reality show about people who don’t know they’re in a reality show. But… how would I even know?”
- “OMG. I just saw [insert celebrity name] at [random location] and they asked me for directions. I think we’re besties now.”
- “Did you mean to send me that???” (Say nothing else, let them panic.)
- “Hey, just a heads up—if anyone asks, you and I have been dating for three months. Long story, I’ll explain later.”
- “I accidentally gave your number to a telemarketer who sells exotic chickens. My bad.”
- “Dude, don’t freak out, but I may have just signed us up for a local curling competition. Hope your schedule is clear next weekend.”
- “You left your hoodie at my place. I may have accidentally washed it with my red socks… it’s now pink. Looks great though.”
- “I just found out that my childhood nickname was actually a mistake. My parents meant to call me something completely different and just rolled with it.”
- “I just got hired as a professional nap reviewer. First day is tomorrow at 2pm. Wish me luck.”
- “Hey, so crazy story—I just found out that my great-uncle was a famous magician and apparently I’ve inherited his secret tricks. Wanna see me make your patience disappear?”
