April Fools' Day - From Pranks to Historical Misty Mardi Gras
Every year on April 1, "victims" around the world are greeted by a harmless "hoax-fest" of laughs and giggles. Whether it's a child claiming to have broken his leg or a company releasing a fake advertisement for "anti-gravity slippers," April Fools' Day has long been a feast of humor for all. But what kind of cultural codes and historical mysteries are hidden behind this carnival? Today, let's unravel the mystery of April Fool's Day!
April Fools' Day: a carefully planned "collective lie "
The essence of April Fools' Day lies in the use of creativity to break the seriousness of everyday life. "Harmless accidents " is its golden rule:
- Family Battlefield: Children use ketchup to fake a "bleeding accident", parents serve "Oreo with toothpaste" snacks, and the whole family's acting skills are on line collectively.
- Commercial Fake News: Companies scramble to join the Fake News Contest - for example, a pizza brand has launched a new product called "Cilantro and Durian Flavored", which instantly blew up social media.
- Media Reversal: The BBC's 1957 documentary "The Spaghetti Tree Harvest" was a classic example of an "elegant lie" that made viewers believe it was true.
Secret of Success:
The success or failure of a hoax depends on "fast, accurate and ruthless". Once someone preempted the release of the "alien invasion" fake news, your plan to do the same thing can only be dead in the water. And large team operation (such as forging the whole school suspension notice) although the effect is explosive, but may be due to the "pig teammates" leaks and overturned.
How to "mess up"scientifically? April Fool's Day Survival Guide
If you want to become a "master of trickery", keep the following rules in mind:
- Safety first: Avoid legal minefields (e.g., reporting false police reports), and make sure the joke doesn't hurt anyone's self-esteem or cause panic. 2.
- Creativity is king: Instead of imitating the old "leaking toilet"trick, try turning your coworker's workstation into a "cliff face"with 3D stickers.
- The end should be warm: after the prank, show the slogan "Surprise!", with a small gift to resolve the embarrassment, the friendship boat will never capsize.
- Social communication: Share your "crime video"with the hashtag #AprilFoolsDay, and you may be on the hot template next year!
Historical fog: where did April Fool's Day really come from?
The origin of April Fool's Day can be called the "Rashomon" of history, with various theories hiding the mystery:
1: Nature's "Game of Deception"
Ancient Roman scholars believe that before and after the equinox, the weather suddenly changed like a "nature's joke", people will be a prank to echo the vagaries of this.
2: The Cross-Cultural "Fool's Gene"
- Indian festival of Holi (late March): people throw colored powder on each other and make up rumors, similar to April Fools' Day.
- Roman Jubilee (March 25): commoners could disguise themselves as aristocrats and make jokes, an "ancient cosplay orgy".
Are you ready to be "cheated"?
April Fool's Day is a reminder that life needs a little unexpected fun. After all, who can say no to a reason to put the serious world on pause and let your imagination take over for 24 hours?
Remember to lock up your candy jar this April 1-who knows if there might be an onion-flavored chocolate hidden inside?
