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mattmns
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... to change your clocks tonight.
Ha, ha! April Fools! :rofl:
Ha, ha! April Fools! :rofl:
mattmns said:Ohh yeah, you live in Arizona :groan:
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.