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28 April Fools' Pranks For Couples That Are Easy To Pull Off

Have a little fun and a lot of laughs with your significant other with the perfectly planned April Fools' prank. Give your wife a good scare or set your boyfriend up for a day of laughs. A well-executed April Fools' prank for couples might just be the true test of your relationship.

Get your husband or boyfriend laughing with a prank planned specifically for him. Stick to simple plans that are easy to follow through with for the best punch line every time.

Overdo Your Makeup

Your husband has probably told you more than once how beautiful he thinks you are with or without makeup. Put that statement to the test with a makeup April Fools' prank. Overdo all of your normal makeup elements and act as if nothing is different. Use tons of dark eyeshadow, overline your lips, and use a shade of foundation that is clearly not yours. See if he compliments you anyway or tells you not to leave the house in that condition.

Make the World's Worst Dinner

He already knows that no one makes a meal like you do. Show him just how true that is by trying out a new recipe that he could barely consume. Try a stew with odd ingredients like orange slices and sprinkles, a casserole of nothing but cream soups, or lasagna without cheese or sauce. Watch his concern grow as you serve him his plate with a proud smile. You can put a dinner reservation on the back burner so you can both enjoy something delicious after this couples prank!

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Try the Viral Skin Peeling Prank

Instagram and TikTok have made this prank popular among dating couples. Use a clear skincare mask to prank your boyfriend into thinking your skin peels every month during your cycle. Make sure the facial mask you use dries clear so it looks like skin when you peel it off. Once it's dry, start peeling away as if it's no big deal. When he asks just casually say "you know this happens every month around this time."

Give Him a Scare With Your New Hair

In the weeks leading up to April Fools' Day, make sure you mention an upcoming hair appointment. On the big day, go out for an afternoon and return sporting a wig in a color or cut he would despise. Act so excited and pretend you've never felt more beautiful as he stares in horror.

If you haven't had time to prep with a wig, you can always ask him how he likes your new hair even though nothing has changed. Keep the charade going until he claims to see the difference.

Save Your Amazon Boxes

If your husband constantly mentions your online shopping habit, take this opportunity to show him just how bad it could be. Save your shipping boxes or borrow as many as you can from friends. When it's time for him to return home for the day, make sure there are a massive number of boxes sitting at your front door.

When he mentions them upon entering, excitedly run outside to collect them as if it's just any other delivery. You can even fill the boxes with items you already own to really push his buttons.

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Tell Him About the Leek Under the Sink

Casually mention the "leek" under your sink early in the day and remind your boyfriend or husband later in the afternoon. As he peers under the seek to assess the issue, see how long he takes to notice the produce next to the dish detergent. Remind him there are two types of "leeks" that might appear under a sink.

Put on Something Special

Tell your husband you bought something really special to wear later in the evening and have him waiting anxiously all day long. When it's time for the big reveal, prance around in a dinosaur costume, a long flannel nightgown, or an outfit you borrowed from his mom.

Convince Him You Changed the Oil

If your husband or boyfriend is always giving you grief about not knowing how to change your own oil, show him you have the problem-solving skills to figure it out. Excitedly, tell him you just finished changing the oil in both of your cars as you place an empty bottle of canola oil in front of him.

Have some lighthearted fun with your wife or girlfriend and plan a laughable April Fool's prank for her. Make sure you take her personality and sense of humor into consideration. You certainly don't want your April Fools' shenanigans to land you in the doghouse. Choose a prank that will truly crack her up.

Confuse Her With a Photo

See how much your wife or girlfriend pays attention to details by placing a random photo of another person somewhere in your home. Whether it's in a frame on the wall, in the center of a collection of family photos, or even on your refrigerator, use a random photo to throw her off. Once she sees it, act as if it's been there all along and she knows exactly who the person in the photo is. You could even use a photo of a distant relative of yours she hasn't met.

Grab Dinner Just for Yourself

Convince your girl that you forgot she needs to eat too. Tell her not to worry about cooking because you're picking dinner up on your way home. Once you arrive, start digging into your portion and act as if you didn't know she was expecting you to get some for her as well. Before she gets upset, you can let her know you would never commit such a crime and present her favorite entrée you were hiding all along.

Give Her a Gift Meant to Match Her Eyes

Tell your sweetheart you thought of her and present her with a gift she would truly love. Whether it's jewelry, a sweater, or even a home decor item, tell her you saw it and thought instantly of the color of her eyes. The only trick is that the item is not even close to her eye color. Once you have her thoroughly convinced you forgot such an important detail, let her in on the joke. If she gets too frazzled, remind her she gets to keep the gift.

Buy Her Oversized Clothing

If your wife or girlfriend has a great sense of humor, she might appreciate this prank. Tell her you picked up some clothing for her while out shopping and watch as her face goes from grateful to shocked. A shirt or pair of pants 4 or 5 sizes too big will have her thinking you just don't know her at all. If you're worried about hurting her feelings, you can always just buy clothes in a style you know she doesn't like to see how she reacts. Try thrifting your items to save money on this little prank.

Use a New Pet Name

For April Fools' Day, call your wife or girlfriend by a new nickname or pet name and act as if it's completely normal. Swap the typical "babe" or "honey" for something completely random and not at all romantic. Try "champ," "captain," or a shortened version of her name that no one ever uses. When she asks you what's going on, that's when you can drop the April Fools' bomb.

Your April Fools' pranks don't have to be specific to your husband or wife, or boyfriend or girlfriend; there are a few April Fools' pranks that work for nearly every couple. Try one to see how well your significant other reacts to a bit of silly fun.

Photoshop Your Professional Photos

Give your partner an unsettling sight by photoshopping recent professional photos to make them look slightly different. Stretch out their forehead, lengthen their neck, or make their portions seem off, then send or print out the photo and act as if nothing is wrong. They will be momentarily stunned by how different they appear to others.

Convince Your Partner April Fools Is a Special Anniversary

Play the disappointed significant other by convincing your partner they missed a special anniversary. Pull out the fake bitterness and maybe a few tears to have your sweetheart believing April Fools' Day is the anniversary of your first date, first kiss, or first time you said "I love you." Once your partner has planned a way to make it up to you, you can let them know it was all a big misunderstanding.

Let Them Know Relatives Are Coming to Visit

Act as if you've shared the news multiple times already that your parents, sibling, or best friend is coming to stay for two whole weeks. Really convince them by prepping the guest room, picking up extra groceries, and even heading to the airport. Just when your spouse is certain that the next two weeks will be unbearable, you can let them know that it's all a joke and you're grabbing dinner together instead.

Start the Day Obnoxiously Early

Wake up long before the sun and start your day. Get dressed, make breakfast, and let your partner know it's time to get ready for work. Act as if everything is completely normal and convince them you've lost all concept of time as you head off to work hours before you need to. Return with coffee and breakfast and admit to your diabolical scheme for a funny start to your day.

Convince Your Partner You Share a Toothbrush

Stash your significant other's toothbrush first thing in the morning. Then let them know you are using the backup, referring to your own, since "our toothbrush" is missing. Once you have them convinced you've been using the same toothbrush all this time, you can both have a good laugh.

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Move Their Daily Routine Items

Give your partner a chain of pranks throughout the day by moving small parts of their routine around. Start by placing their phone where their glasses usually are, their glasses where the toothbrush is, and the toothbrush where their daily supplements are. You get the idea. Move everything around just slightly so they can't quite seem to figure out how they have misplaced all these little things.

Swap Drawers & Closets

This prank will take a bit of time to pull off, but the result is totally worth it. When you have a chance, swap your drawer and closet contents so all of your things are in their space and all of their things are in yours. Act as if this has always been the arrangement. Let them in on the joke once they have accepted your version of reality.

Subscribe Them to Strange Email Newsletters

Nothing is more frustrating than an inbox full of junk mail. Give your significant other a strange experience with this by signing them up for random email newsletters and subscriptions. Look for blogs, websites, and companies that seem totally out of character for them and be sure to check all the boxes so the company sends the maximum amount of emails. This is an April Fools' joke that could last all year long.

The only thing funnier than pranking your partner is to prank other people with your partner. Conspire on the same April Fools' joke to create the perfect prank you can pull off together.

Call each other by different names all day and act like it's completely normal.

Pretend you've only been together a short while and act confused when people question it.

Meet one another's family or friends for the first time… again.

Use terms of insult in place of endearment and see who speaks up first.

Swap clothes while hanging out with friends or spending time with family.

Pretend to be stuck in a time loop together by repeating the activities, conversations, and clothing choices of the previous day.

Vent to family and friends about strange relationship frustrations like how much you hate it when she wears yellow or how you get annoyed when he blinks too many times in a minute.

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The point of an April Fools' joke is to get one another laughing. Plan a prank that is hilarious both for you and the unsuspecting victim. If all else fails, you can plan a prank together and laugh as everyone else falls for your setup.

Here Are 8 April Fools Pranks That Might Land You In Big Trouble

As we head into Easter weekend, don't forget the following day is April 1.

You know what that means.

This year, April Fools Day comes just after Easter − so don't get caught unaware! Perhaps the annual custom will bring some laughter to an otherwise dull Monday, as those of all ages join in on a day full of jokes and pranks.

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However, it's important to understand some boundaries. It's OK to joke around, but taking a prank too far is not fun.

But what is "too far?" Here are some pranks to avoid:

9-1-1: Don't fake an emergency

This one may seem painfully obvious and redundant, but it's always worth repeating: faking an emergency of any kind is not funny! There's so much that could go wrong that may create real emergencies. Misidentification of a crime suspect can result in injury or, in extreme cases, death. Gathering emergency personnel under false pretenses can hinder their ability to respond to actual emergencies. And if those reasons weren't enough, a prank caller can be sued or face jail time. So before you dial, take a moment to think: Is this worth it?

Why is April Fools' Day celebrated? Here's how the prank-playing holiday came to be.

'I'm pregnant'

Pregnancy is a significant life event tied to many emotions that differ from person to person. Telling people that you or your partner are pregnant is likely to elicit a strong emotional response, causing emotional strain for nothing. It is also important to consider those who are struggling or unable to get pregnant.

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'I'm engaged'

Similar to the pregnancy "prank," lying about an engagement is likely to stir up high emotions. It may also put your partner in an uncomfortable position and can even lead them to reconsider a future proposal.

Engagement rings and wedding bands

'I'm sick' or 'I'm dying'

Disclosing a serious illness or injury can cause confusion, stress and panic among your loved ones. A joke should never cross these lines or inflict psychological harm. Lying about something this devastating may also be very insensitive to those actually facing serious or fatal diagnoses.

'I'm cheating'

Again, a prank should not put your partner in such an uncomfortable situation that they feel they cannot trust you. Telling them that you are cheating or having an affair can backfire if they feel pressured into disclosing they have cheated, too. It's a lose-lose scenario.

Interfering with someone's job

Many people are employed in positions that rely on their professional behavior. This includes their reputation, integrity and appropriate communication with others. Don't jeopardize all of the hard work they've put in just to get a good laugh.

More: Brands pulling April Fools' Day pranks can fall flat. Just ask Volkswagen and Google.

'We broke up'

Similar to joking about cheating, telling others that you and your partner are no longer in a relationship can lead to their own disclosures. In an effort to be supportive, your friends and family may respond by sharing negative opinions they hold about your partner. This can wreak havoc on a relationship, no matter how healthy it is.

Don't exploit people's fears

Among the most common pranks are those that exploit people's fears. This can be a grey area, as some can be shrugged off and laughed about while others can deepen existing fears. A good rule of thumb? Don't do anything that may have long-term consequences for the recipient, such as trouble sleeping, an inability to reestablish trust, and lingering paranoia.

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Here are 8 April Fools Day 2024 pranks to avoid

Jokes, Pranks, And Fakes: What To Know About April Fools' Day 2025

Jokesters, internet influencers, athletes, and even big-name companies will soon launch a barrage of comedic events and faux product launches, all in the name of a good time on April Fools' Day.

Here's when April Fools' Day falls this year, and the history behind the centuries-old celebration.

When is April Fools' Day?

This year, April Fools' Day falls on Tuesday, April 1.

Comedian/actor Bill Murray, who owned a share of the Erie Sailors baseball team, made a surprise appearance at Ainsworth Field just before the start of a Sailors game on Aug. 27, 1991. Murray joked with fans and threw out the first ball -- over the backstop. He posed for photos with fans and signed autographs throughout the game.

What is April Fools' Day?

The origins of April Fools' Day date back to the 16th century, and came about when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. The calendar switch happened on April 1, 1563.

"People who were slow to get the news or failed to recognize that the start of the new year had moved to January 1 and continued to celebrate it during the last week of March through April 1 became the butt of jokes and hoaxes and were called 'April fools,'" read History's account of April Fools' Day. "These pranks included having paper fish placed on their backs and being referred to as 'poisson d'avril' (April fish), said to symbolize a young, easily caught fish and a gullible person."

Expect fake product launches, social media pranks on April Fools' Day

You will need to be on the lookout for pranks from all corners on April Fools' Day, as companies have long embraced the day to spoof fans with launch fake products.

In 2024, 7-Eleven hinted at a prank hot-dog flavored bottled water.

Other prank products from April Fools' Day 2024 included Rosetta Stoned, a mobile app from Rosetta Stone and medical marijuana company Fluent, and the "Baby Translator" app from infant equipment site BabyQuip.

Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.

This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: April Fools' Day 2025 is coming; get ready for pranks, jokes and fakes

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