Oh hardy har har — it's April Fools' Day, aka the most annoying day for surfing news headlines in tech. The first of April is all about fun and games, but Google, Vimeo (er, Vimeow), the newly renamed Twttr, and more left us wishing their web hoaxes were real.
From a "scentsational" search feature to a new online home for cat media, we found nine pieces of faux tech news that we wish weren't kidding around.
For some, April Fools' Day is a time for tomfoolery and high-level antics to thrive, but we're more interested in revealing the tricks of the trade used by beauty professionals everywhere. If you've ever gotten a stellar haircut or makeup application, then you know the power of a well-trained expert. They can magically make your hair, nails, and skin look a thousand times better, all while making it seem like a cinch. We're letting the cat out of the bag by revealing the best-kept secrets of the beauty industry.
"April Fools' on all y'all," says Mr. Kid President himself, Robby Novak, in this video released by the Obama administration today. The 9-year-old took his rightful spot at the presidential podium at the White House today to have a little fun. He declared, "I'm Kid President and I hope everyone has an awesome day," and added, "It's everybody's duty to give the world a reason to dance." Watch the adorable prank now.
Do you find yourself having to punish your kids for using bad language? Munchkin just may have the solution! The brand's new Naughty Mouth Soap Bar is a nontoxic but oh so nasty tasting way to scold your troublesome tots. The product is offered in five extremely icky varieties — Whining Wasabi; Lying Liver; Spoiled Child, Spoiled Milk; Vulgarity Vomit; and Extra-Strength Sour Pout Face (for extreme cases).
"Munchkin has always been committed to finding the simplest solutions to make parenting easier, and we know ‘it’s the little things’ that make a big difference in parents’ lives," said Steven B. Dunn, chairman and CEO of Munchkin, Inc. "Recognizing that parenting brings its fair share of challenges, we are thrilled to pay tribute to a good, old-fashioned parenting technique by offering a safe way to rid your tot of bad language. The valuable life lesson provided by our new foul-tasting Naughty Mouth Soap will be remembered for years to come."
If a mouthful of Spoiled Child, Spoiled Milk doesn't teach your tot to clean up their behavior, we don't know what will. Now the only question is . . . is this stuff for real?!
To put your kids in the silly April Fools' Day spirit, get them giggling with these fun joke books! Riddles, knock-knock jokes, wordplay — we're sharing great reads filled with all kinds of playful jokes to make your little ones laugh. Take a look at these entertaining books to find a fun April Fools' Day gift your kids will love!
If you're rubbing your hands with glee at the thought of playing an April Fools' prank on your co-workers, read through my list of things not to do in the office. You may be able to pull off some of these jokes, but it probably won't be funny to your co-workers. Remember, although April 1 is a fun holiday, there is a professional protocol in the office that you still need to take heed of.
Last night was the season premiere of Punk'd, with its new host Justin Bieber playing pranks on stars including Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus. Stepping into the shoes of long-time prankster Ashton Kutcher, Justin is the latest celebrity cutie to pull one over on his famous peers. George Clooney and Brad Pitt are probably the most notable hotties in Hollywood to constantly be pulling pranks (usually on each other), but there are many others who have played practical jokes on costars, fellow celebs, and unsuspecting fans. So if you need some inspiration for your April Fools' Day gags, check out these ideas from sexy pranksters!
Punk'd returns tonight just in time for April Fools' Day, and while Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus are some of the new stars taking the reins of the show, original host Ashton Kutcher landed on our list of the five funniest pranksters in all of Hollywood. Check out who else made our list and find out which practical jokes they've pulled in this special PopSugar Rush.
You already treat your pup like part of the family, so why not let Fido dine at the table with the rest of the group? Ikea's new Hundstul doggie highchair is designed to let you do just that. It comes with a tray with inset bowls for food and water, paw grips to keep your pooch from slipping, and a hole in the back so he can wag his little heart out as he chows down.
Watch a video of the chair in action and weigh in on your thoughts after the break!
Happy April Fools' Day! The truth is, I enjoy laughing at all the hilarity that pops up around the Internet on this day, but it also makes my job super hard — sometimes I can't tell what's real and what's not! Check out some of my favorite April Fools' pranks so far, and tell me — do you have a favorite?
