April Fools’ Day 2026: the best and cringiest pranks

Welcome to the worst day on the internet! As Chaim Gartenberg pointed out years ago, brands and a holiday dedicated to hoaxes are rarely a winning combo. If you’re a company wit...

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April Fools’ Day 2026: the best and cringiest pranks

The Verge •published Apr 1, 2026, 2:44 PM UTC •fetched Apr 1, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC