April Fools Joke: Don't Forget to Change Your Clocks!

mattmns · 2006-04-02T02:51:33+00:00

... to change your clocks tonight. Ha, ha! April Fools! :confused: :rofl:

Thread starter mattmns
Start date Apr 1, 2006

In summary, April Fools' Day originated in France during the 16th century when the calendar was changed and those who continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1st were made fun of. The tradition of playing pranks on April Fools' Day also originated in France, with people placing paper fish on the backs of those who were unaware of the calendar change. Changing clocks on April Fools' Day is simply a prank with no real purpose, and it is important to remember to change them back afterwards. To spot an April Fools' Day joke, look for something too ridiculous to be true or someone trying to make you feel foolish. While there are no official rules, it is important to keep the joke harmless and

Apr 1, 2006

mattmns

... to change your clocks tonight.

Ha, ha! April Fools!

:rofl:

Physics news on Phys.org

Apr 1, 2006

JamesU

Gold Member

What is this thread about?

Apr 1, 2006

mattmns

Ohh yeah, you live in Arizona :groan:

Apr 1, 2006

JamesU

Gold Member

D...S...T...

I got it.

Apr 1, 2006

QuantumDefect

heh

Apr 1, 2006

moose

mattmns said:

Ohh yeah, you live in Arizona :groan:

My stupid alarm clock will change for daylight savings, so I will wake up early unless I remember to change it the night before

1. What is the origin of April Fools' Day?

April Fools' Day is believed to have originated in France during the 16th century. It was originally celebrated on the first day of spring, but in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII changed the calendar and moved New Year's Day to January 1st. Those who continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1st were made fun of and called "April Fools".

2. Why do we play pranks on April Fools' Day?

The origin of playing pranks on April Fools' Day is also believed to have originated in France. It is said that on April 1st, people would place paper fish on the backs of those who did not know about the new calendar change. These people were called "poisson d'avril" (April fish) and were seen as gullible. This tradition evolved into playing pranks on others on April 1st.

3. What is the purpose of changing our clocks on April Fools' Day?

The purpose of changing our clocks on April Fools' Day is simply a prank. There is no actual reason or purpose for doing so, it is just a way to play a joke on others. It is important to remember to change your clocks back to the correct time after the joke is over.

4. How do we know if someone is playing an April Fools' Day joke on us?

April Fools' Day pranks can be difficult to spot, but there are a few things to keep in mind. If something seems too ridiculous or unbelievable to be true, it is likely an April Fools' joke. Also, if someone is trying to make you feel foolish or gullible, it is likely a prank. Remember to take everything with a grain of salt on April 1st.

5. Are there any rules or boundaries for playing an April Fools' Day joke?

There are no official rules or boundaries for playing an April Fools' Day joke, but it is important to keep in mind that the joke should be harmless and not hurtful. It is also important to make sure the person being pranked can handle the joke and is not in a vulnerable state. It is always best to play pranks that are lighthearted and fun for everyone involved.