Fun Facts About April Fool’s Day
40% of Americans say they will be playing a joke on April Fool’s Day. 26% of those surveyed think “changing the clocks” is the best April Fool’s Day prank. A close second? Gluing a quarter to the ground.
When asked about their general attitude on April Fool’s Day:
56% said mischievous
11% said annoyed
7% said paranoid
40% plan to use Facebook for their April Fool’s Day joke, 8% plan to use Twitter
67% of those surveyed think no one is too old to celebrate April Fool’s Day
Who would you most likely prank on April Fool’s Day?
32% said their friend
22% said significant other
Only 1% said their boss
Did you Know?
The story goes that April Fool’s Day began in the 1500s when France changed its calendar so the New Year would begin in January (to match the Roman calendar) instead of at the start of spring. However, many people in rural areas didn’t get the message and they continued to celebrate the New Year in the spring – they soon became known as “April Fools.” From that point on, jokes were played on them and they were mocked on or around the old New Year.
Source: 2011 study of 400 Americans by tech blog, lab42
