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English pranksters would play tricks on one another dating back to the 1600's. In 1700 April 1 was called APRIL FOOL'S DAY. The English?

PRANKSTERS? WHAT?

As a people they seem to be so adult and reserved and polite. They have an air of noblesse oblige that envelops them. The last thing they would purposely do is make fools of others. Or so I thought.

Methink I must needs rethink this.

Posted - April 1, 2021
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  • 3719
    Oh yes, we are reserved and polite when we want to be, but we have a self-deprecating sense of humour and we love bringing people down a peg or two by humour when deserved.

    I don't know for certain the original of April [or All] Fools' Day, but "Day" is misleading because traditionally it ends at noon, not midnight.

    A lot of the best April 1st tricks are not practical jokes aimed at individuals but are spoof reports in the national papers or other publications. Specialist magazines catering for particular sports or hobbies sometimes do similarly, teasing their own enthusiasts, if they can publish it on the right date.

    One classic still recalled occasionally, dates back to the 1950s or early '60s,  and was a "documentary" made by BBC Television about the Spaghetti Harvest in Italy. I have seen one or two stills from it, showing farmers carefully cutting great long pasta strands from the Spaghetti Trees.    


      April 4, 2021 4:15 PM MDT
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  • 113301
    OMG Durdle! SERIOUSLY? OMG! That is way too hilarious. There is a publication called THE ONION I believe where whatever they run is a spoof on something or someone. I "see" those farmers in my mind's eye! Very seriously focused on the task. After all it is a very great honor to be trusted to do that job. Like a diamond cutter. Steady hand. Focused. Knowing exactly where to cut. Thank you for your reply and Happy Monday to thee and thine.
      April 5, 2021 2:44 AM MDT
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