KevinG Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Thought it would be interesting to see how many April Fools pranks people find on line. Be the good, bad, stupid or whatever. I'll start first: From SledgeWeb's Lost Stuff, Damon Lindelof Quits Lost. Whatcha all got? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Don't let those cute critters fool you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Google hoax Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griddles Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 This one got some people I know going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 The Guardian goes all twitter all the time. All stories can be told in 140 characters... http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/apr/0...edia-technology Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 The Guardian goes all twitter all the time. All stories can be told in 140 characters... http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/apr/0...edia-technologyThis one's my favorite so far. "@stephenfry LOL!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Poke around a bit on this elaborate hoax. One of our writers scrambled to try to verify it ... http://www.vinography.com/archives/2009/04..._ransom_in.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 from Huffington Post: Forbes To Sell Brother by Alan Farnham | Posted April 1, 2009 | 12:15 PM (EST) In a further sign of worsening conditions in the magazine industry, Forbes LLC announced it would be selling one of the company's namesake brothers. The announcement, made late Tuesday by Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Steve Forbes, came amidst a new wave of layoffs at the magazine and caught few observers by surprise. The company in recent years has sold off assets ranging from its south seas island, a helicopter from the company yacht, Faberge eggs, a Colorado cattle ranch, toy soldiers, a palace in Morocco and historical documents including Lincoln's final address as President. The Forbes building itself, at 60 Fifth Avenue, was put on the market in 2007. Yesterday's announcement squelched rumors the company has nothing left to sell. "Pop always told us," said Mr. Forbes, referring to his late father, legendary publisher Malcolm Forbes, "that people are our greatest asset. Now the time has come to prove him right by monetizing one of my three brothers." Exactly which brother would be sold was not immediately clear. Initial speculation favored Christopher, 'Kip' Forbes, whose role in the organization has been diminished following the sale of artworks from the family collections, over which he had responsibility. A number of Middle Eastern buyers are believed to be interested in the still-boyish executive, bon vivant and man-about-town. Siblings Timothy and Robert manage other divisions of the company, for now. A sister, Moira, has no involvement in the business and is believed not to be for sale. In making his announcement, Mr. Forbes professed optimism about the future, especially that of Forbes.com, which attracts some 20 million users daily. "If pop were here," he said, grinning broadly, "I'm sure he'd crack open the world's most expensive bottle of wine." The Forbes family once owned the most expensive bottle, bought at auction for $156,000 in 1985. It was later found to contain vinegar. Mr. Forbes is author most recently of 'Flat Tax Revolution: Using a Postcard to Abolish the IRS.' He is a four-time winner of the highly prestigious Crystal Owl Award, given annually to the financial journalist whose economic forecasts for the coming year have proved most accurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sly like a Foxwell Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 the usual Lee Valley fake tool http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?p=62708&c=2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 the usual Lee Valley fake tool http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?p=62708&c=2I was disappointed that they own up to it as soon as you try to add the thing to your cart. They should let it play out a little longer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 the usual Lee Valley fake tool http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?p=62708&c=2 I am a fan of their "pouchless tool belt" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I am a fan of their "pouchless tool belt" ... or rear-facing screwdrivers for screws on the other side of the room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sly like a Foxwell Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 they really do take pride in the pranks. almost as much as they do in thier real tools Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Our school has a giant, 15 foot spinning cube in front of one of the buildings. Someone last night wrapped paper around it like a rubic's cube. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Google hoax This one got me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 This was pretty great. A breakthrough in wireless network technology. http://www.qualcomm.com/innovation/convergence_video.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Nary a word on the car and driver hoax...thhey said Obama has told Dodge and Chevy tha they had to pull out of NASCAR because those were unnecesssary expenditures. I guess it created quite the firestorm before C&D pulled it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I liked this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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