The collaboration no one asked for.
It’s the day pranksters welcome with glee, and brands plan weeks (sometimes months) out — April Fools’ Day.
It creeps around every year, and there’s always a chunk of the population who forgets to check the date before exploding in incredulity about a new devilish product or announcement.
Here is a round-up of the most fantabulous, most shocking and most horrifying April Fools’ gags this year.
Remedy Drinks releases Kombucha Kream Egg
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McDonald’s adds new sundae flavour
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Vegemite teams up with Tim Tam
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Subway Australia releases footlong hotdog
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Deliveroo releases Aussie Remix sauce
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Oporto say goodbye
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Wotif releases smartwatch with sunscreen dispenser
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Funday Sweets release coriander flavour
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ME Bank and Volley Australia release shoe pay
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Skittles’ new collaboration with M&M’s
RedBalloon says holiday with your dog
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Jimmy Brings released wine-proof tracksuit
Did you spot any other April Fools’ Day pranks? Let us know in the comments below.
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