April Fool's day losing significance in a Politically Correct world
Haven't seen any creative April Fool's pranks today. Except if you count the posting that Encyclopedia Britannica was taking over Wikipedia - assuming that these are entities you care about. Erudite laughter aside, there hasn't been much in the blog/web world making the significance of today.
So, it poses the question - are we becoming so sensitive that we are losing our humor? It is possible. Today's world will fire you for stating that the town Mayor is dead (Opie/Anthony - Boston Radio DJ prank, circa 2000) or admonish you via the comments link on your lack of political correctness (ie, Wikipedia example).
What a waste. Today celebrates all things creative, for to fool one person is easy, but to fool an entire community takes a certain brand of misplaced creativity. And I revel in the latter.
Links to good April Fool's pranks are appreciated.
So, it poses the question - are we becoming so sensitive that we are losing our humor? It is possible. Today's world will fire you for stating that the town Mayor is dead (Opie/Anthony - Boston Radio DJ prank, circa 2000) or admonish you via the comments link on your lack of political correctness (ie, Wikipedia example).
What a waste. Today celebrates all things creative, for to fool one person is easy, but to fool an entire community takes a certain brand of misplaced creativity. And I revel in the latter.
Links to good April Fool's pranks are appreciated.
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