Gotcha! The history of April Fool’s Day

Forever Ago

American Public Media

Kids & Family, History, Education For Kids

4.4 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 October 2024

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Happy April Fool’s Day! Just kidding, we know it’s October. But that doesn’t stop Joy from celebrating April Fool’s Day all year round — especially with lots of banana peels and whoopee cushions! Join Joy and co-host Michalea as they explore how the prankiest day of the year might’ve started. They’ll hear about some of the most epic pranks throughout history, from hot dog-flavored fizzy drinks to spaghetti-growing trees. Plus, Brains On! host Molly Bloom drops by to talk about how posting fake information online is bad news. And last but not least, another mischievous game of First Things First!

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0:00.0	And that's the last time I trust Gumpi to make cheesecake. I know he's just a pile of gum that magically came to life
0:07.2	Frosty the snowman's style, but that's no excuse! That cheesecake he made was terrible!
0:13.0	I know Joy, I can't believe he just roasted an entire wheel of parmesan cheese.
0:18.0	He really should have used mozzarella.
0:21.0	Anywho, we're here, Michaela. Welcome to the Forever Go Studio.
0:27.0	Wow, it's so spiffy in here. Fancy microphones, big cushy headphones,
0:32.0	banana peals all over the floor.
0:34.0	Wait, why are there banana peals all over the floor?
0:38.0	Oh my goodness, who would ever leave all these banana peals here. I really hope I don't slip on one and
0:46.2	whoa!
0:49.2	Oh! Fall!
0:53.0	Ah, that was so much fun. I gotta try that again.
0:57.0	Joy, did you leave all these banana pills here?
1:00.0	Maybe.
1:02.0	Definitely.
1:04.0	I'm really into pranks right now.
1:06.0	Specifically pranking myself, which is kind of hard to do, but I'm trying to keep myself on my toes.
1:12.0	Or off my toes.
1:15.0	Whoa!
1:17.0	Ha ha!
1:18.0	Love this for you.
1:19.0	I'm just gonna tip toe around these.
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