April Fools 2023
What is April Fools Day?
On April 1st we can play PRANKS on people.
tell a joke = speaking only
play a prank = funny lie or action to trick people
On April 1st many companies play pranks. Sometimes you won’t know it’s a prank until April 2nd.
Why do many brands do this?
Do you think the following stories are true or pranks?
(100%) I’m sure/certain/positive
(75%) I bet / It’s probably
(60%) I’d say / I think
(55%) I guess
(50%) Perhaps / It could be / It may be
Mcdonalds (Australia)
What is unique about this?
Do you think people would buy this?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat’s famous slogan is: “Take a break”
They announced they’ll change it to “Take Five” and add a 5th bar to their chocolate.
The company said: “It takes people slightly longer to eat...
Taking regular breaks during the day can help to improve concentration, productivity, and over all well-being. As a general rule of thumb, experts recommended taking a five-to-ten-minute break every hour.”
How often do you take breaks at work? What do you do during your break? What is a “good break?”
Burger King
On April 1st Burger King announced they would release “chicken fries”
It wrote: "A limited-edition launch that sees the nation’s most loved tortilla chip meet Burger King®’s fan favourite side dish”
What’s on stage
www.whatsonstage.com is a British website that shows customer what plays and musicals they can watch in the UK. They announced that Ed Sheeran will appear in a musical based on Prince Harry’s autobiography.
autobiography = a book a person write’s about their own life
Why do you think Harry’s book was called “Spare?”
In the past European Royal families always wanted “an heir and a spare”
heir “air” = person who will become King or Queen next
spare = extra thing … eg. “many cars have a spare tire”
https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/ed-sheeran-solo-musical-spare_58665.html
Duolingo
Duolingo is a popular app that teaches a 2nd language.
Duolingo has made a reality dating show. 10 beautiful single people live in a house together but they each speak a different language.
Everyday they must take language lessons to try to communicate with the person they like.
Do you think this show will be popular?
Sega
Sega announced their latest game: “The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog”
After Sonic is murdered, you have to follow the clues to find his killer.
The company has placed a multi-billion-dollar order for an initial fleet of 10 cruise ships, currently being outfitted with the latest and most luxurious amenities.
Answers:
Mcdonalds - false but Aussies wanted this
Kit Kat - false
Burger King - True
What’s on stage - False
Duolingo - False
Sega - True
sources:
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/the-most-ridiculous-and-weird-tech-gadgets-from-the-last-25-years/
https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/marketing/rated-the-food-and-drink-april-fools-day-pranks-for-2023/677832.article
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/23430085.uk-disneyland-theme-park-racks-100m-worth-debt/
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/28/1160009021/mask-wearing-attractiveness-study