One day in every year, we get the opportunity to pull some hilarious pranks on our unsuspecting friends and family. April Fools' Day, marked by the first day of the month, has been popular since the 19th century with people across the globe. It comes at a time in the year when most of us need a pick-me-up, and provides the perfect remedy for a day of laughs and surprises. This year is no different, and so we're taking a look at some of the funniest April Fools' Day jokes of 2019!
April Fool's Day on Female First
No heightfishing allowed!
Dating app Tinder already has some funky features, but we're pretty sure this is never going to be one of them! To avoid users lying about their height, Tinder says that they'll be requiring users to stand next to a commercial building so that their exclusive algorithms can work out whether or not they're telling the truth! Those who are verified to be the height they claim are given a Height Verification Badge for their profile!
The Roku Press Paws Remote
Late last week, we got an email from Roku who were claiming a brand new addition to their streaming portfolio. The Roku Press Paws Remote, priced at £19.99, was created specifically for pets to enhance their viewing experience. With animal-themed shortcut buttons, bark assistant technology, and a built-in sub-WOOFer, there's everything here to ensure your pampered pooch has a great time watching TV! If only it were real...
Google Tulip: talk to your plants!
Google love to make a big deal out of April Fools' Day, and this time round they say they've worked on new technology that makes communications with tulips possible. Check out the hilarious video above.
McDonald's Australia launch the McPickle Burger
Ever wanted a Big Mac, but without all of the meaty goodness? Love the taste of those burger pickles, but not much else? Then this April Fools' Day prank probably got your tastebuds tingling, but we're happy to say it's not actually happening! It looks absolutely disgusting...
This Morning's makeover gone wrong
Everybody on This Morning today were in on the joke, except unsuspecting host Holly Willoughby who was brought to tears when she was eventually told she was being pranked. In their usual makeover slot, they had a woman nominated by her husband to get glammed up by the This Morning squad for a school makeover. When she saw herself in the mirror however, she began to cry and asked to stop filming. Then sent off for a meal with her husband to The Ivy, the car they were in crashed and suddenly, things began to click for Holly. Absolutely brilliant!
What have been some of your favourite April Fools' Day pranks of all time? Let us know in the comments section below!