From a porn-free porn site to an edible pizza box, here’s a look at ten of the best April Fools’ Day pranks/joke stories doing the rounds online today.
Most people either absolutely love or positively hate April Fools’ Day and we have to admit, it gets a bit stale after a while. So before the jokes run flat, here’s a look 10 of the best April Fools’ Day pranks/stories online.
Sex.com goes “porn free” (NSFW)
You can have a look for yourself if you want, but we’ll leave you to do the dirty Google search work for yourself. Click at your own risk though, you’ve been warned.
Auto Awesome Photobombs with The Hoff – Google+
From the Google+ Blog: “Now with Auto Awesome Photobombs, you too can get a celebrity photobomb—no red carpet required. We’re starting with surprise appearances by +David Hasselhoff, everyone’s favourite crime-fighting rockstar lifeguard.”
Opel launches special edition Astra Copacabana ahead of the World Cup
From the Opel Ireland press release: “Interior features include real grass upholstery sourced directly from the famous Maracanã Stadium. Other highlights include a non-alcoholic ‘Caipirinhas’ making machine, ice dispensary and an optional eight-inch touch screen that will stream matches live. Just as authentic are the footwells filled with the finest Copacabana sand.
“Each lucky owner of the limited Astra ‘Copacabana’ will receive a beach bag equipped with the essentials; Brazilian Bikini, a pair of Speedo’s, beach towels, and ‘his and hers’ flip-flops.
“For just €21,995 this limited edition Astra also features Astra OPC 20-inch alloy wheels for that extra sporty look and is available from your local Opel dealership on 1st April for one day only.”
George Hook named Irish Ambassador to the United States – NewsTalk
Speaking about the ‘news’ George ‘said’: “These are normally diplomatic appointments and reserved for members for members of the diplomatic core, but I understand that An Taoiseach wanted someone who was recognisable to take place in events such as The Undocumented and Saint Patrick’s Day parade”.
Enda Kenny hires Oliver Callan to answer his phone – The Star
From The Star: “ENDA Kenny has hired impersonator Oliver Callan to answer his mobile — after being swamped with calls ever since he told people in a speech to “call me anytime”.
You can listen to Oilver’s recording here, and you should, as it’s pretty funny.
Dominos introduces the ‘Edibox’ an edible pizza box made from a pizza base
From Domino’s Ireland press release: “Domino’s Pizza today unveiled the world’s first edible pizza box, proving once and for all, that you can have your box and eat it too! Dubbed the ‘Edibox’, pizza lovers will be able to tuck in to the latest mealtime innovation nationwide from Tuesday, 1st April, 2014”
Matt Cooper ‘signs’ to TXFM for a Rush only drive-time show
From the TXFM press release: “The Last Word presenter Matt Cooper is really getting into the ‘The Spirit of Radio’ with news of his all-new drive-time show, ‘Rush Hour ‘on TXFM.
“Instead of making ‘Permanent Waves’ with politicians, Cooper is looking forward to stepping into the ‘Limelight’ with TXFM and paying tribute to his all-time favourite band.
“Commenting on the surprise signing, Cooper said: “this is a dream come true for me, my love of rock and radio finally get the chance to come together with ‘Rush Hour’. I think listeners will be pleasantly surprised by what they hear”.
Halo to introduce Taxi Tandem Bikes service
From Hailo Ireland press release: “Hailo, Ireland’s leading smartphone taxi app, today introduced its latest innovation to make getting around European cities easier than ever – Tandem Taxi Bikes.
“All of Hailo’s tandem taxis will be ridden by fully licensed taxi drivers. As well as knowing all streets within a radius of 5 miles of O’Connell Street, Hailo’s Tandem fleet are required to know all the cycle paths, all the bike shops and how to deal with chafing of the thigh.”
“Heat tax to get us hot under collar” – The Sun
From The Sun: “The government is set to introduce a HEAT TAX in order to meet their obligations under the Kyoto protocol, the Irish Sun can reveal.
“Failure to adhere to the new guidelines means the taxpayer will have to shell out every time temperatures top 20°C.”
You can read the entire piece, written by a “Ms. Ro Stinghot”, over here.
Bacon Cabbage Pizza – Supermac’s & Papa John’s
While this is sadly an April Fool’s joke, there are plenty of people on Twitter hoping that this is real. Maybe Supermac’s & Papa John’s inadvertently stumbled across a green gold mine?
From Supermac’s: “Just imagine… Sizzling, crisp bacon with 100% Irish cabbage on a Papa John’s pizza base of 100% fresh dough. Imagine no more! Introducing a world’s 1st in Pizza innovation from Supermac’s & Papa John’s, The Bacon & Cabbage Pizza! Also available with carrot & parsnip toppings for that added taste of Irishness.”
However, they go on to say: “If the thoughts of a Bacon and Cabbage pizza with carrot & parsnip toppings has you salivating, we’re very sorry to disappoint. April Fools :)”
Safe to say there are some VERY disappointed people in Ireland today.
Happy April Fools’ Day!
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