17 Hilarious April Fools Pranks Through History That Went Terribly Wrong
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If executed properly, April Fool’s pranks are capable of gifting a smile. Once out of control, they can backfire. Instead of gathering claps then can lead to slaps.
History is marked with some astounding incidents that force us to question the audacity of people who not only thought of those ideas but also executed them.
Let’s dive into the pranks that went wrong, compelling the pranksters to pay the price.
1. Poor advertisement stunt
Who wouldn’t take the matter seriously if the renowned authorities issue a statement?
Everyone right? Something similar happened with the Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia in 1940 when a museum spokesperson, William Castellini, delivered a press release, scaring thousands.
Is says:
Your worst fears that the world will end are confirmed by astronomers of Franklin Institute, Philadelphia. Scientists predict that the world will end at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time tomorrow. This is no April Fools’ joke.
No one could deem it as an April Fool’s prank — thanks to the clever disclaimer. But the scientists…
