With April Fool’s Day days away, now is the time to indulge in comical books to inspire your inner comedian or prankster. April Fool’s Day is one of those holidays that some dismiss, and others take very seriously… sometimes to an extreme…

Depending on which group you belong to, it is always a good idea to know the historical context of the day and how you can participate in the fun instead of being the butt of the joke.

Laughing out loud is an essential part of interacting with others and has been scientifically proven to improve your health, so participating in the fun is good for you. When they say, ‘Laughter is the best Medicine\', laughing out loud can decrease blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, diminish pain and protect you from the adverse effects of stress.

Historical Context of April Fool’s Day?

The historical context and origin of April Fool’s Day are a mystery. It is not very common not to know the origins of a day celebrated for years and worldwide. There are many theories of how this day came about. There is suspicion that the day may have come about when there was a switch of calendars between the Julian and the Gregorian calendar, and some people were still celebrating the beginning of the new year as the 1^st of April instead of the 1^st of January.

Others believe the day may have originated in ancient Rome, where people would dress up and mock magistrates and people while parading throughout town.

Whatever theory you believe, it was modern-day media that has made the holiday popular worldwide. Some newspapers and media outlets will even go as far as the report made up funny news events to mark the day. And every year, television and film will usually release episodes dedicated to the special day.

Fools Day April Fools Pranks You Can Do

Looking for fun things you can do with friends and family to celebrate April Fool’s Day? We have the perfect list of activities you can contemplate and choose from.

1. Household Pranks

These pranks are simple and great to try on unsuspecting family members. Using everyday household appliances and items, you can get a laugh from everyone in the house. Take clear nail polish and cover a soap bar in a frequently frequented bathroom. Watch in delight as everyone tries to use the soap but realizes it doesn’t work!

Or why not remove the batteries from the TV remote? That will surely annoy anyone who wants to watch TV but finds that it doesn\'t turn on. When they find the batteries missing, they will be duped for sure. Or why not go outside and pretend you can see something in the sky? Concentrate and focus hard so that everyone around you thinks something is up in the sky.

2. Food Pranks

Food pranks are the best and so easy to implement. Everyone loves caramel, but why not try replacing the apples with onions? Or the classic toothpaste and Oreo cookie gaff that will get laughter whenever anyone bites an Oreo, only to find it filled with a minty surprise. Another easy one is to replace the salt with sugar and vice versa, which is sure to get a laugh and possibly a gag.

3. Classroom Pranks

If you are a teacher, playing April Fool’s Day tricks on your students is always fun. Why not take an impromptu spelling test, except all the words are plain gibberish? Wait until all of your students try to spell words that do not exist.

Or why not try the classic brownie or brown E trick? Tell your students that today is a special day and you brought a box of brownies for everyone. Please take out a container of Brown coloured capital E’s and pass them out. Watch in delight as all the kids are confused and then realise that you meant the letter, not the edible chocolate dessert. You may not be the kid\'s favourite that day, but at least you laughed.

4. Office Pranks

The office is great for fun, especially when the rest of the year is monotonous and boring. Office pranks are great when kept under cover so that the least people know about them.

Using mundane places like a filing cabinet is perfect for making funny jokes. You can fill a frequented filing cabinet with a bowl of goldfish. Watch as people open the cupboard only to find fish swimming around.

Comical Books to enjoy this April Fool’s Day

Comical books are a great way to start to get into the mood for this April Fool’s Day. Get ahead of the game and purchase these funny books from the Austin Macauley site today.

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