It’s that magical time of year when it’s socially acceptable to swap Oreos with toothpaste and blame everything on “April Fools!” Whether you’re a prankster in training or a professional mischief-maker, we’ve got over 200 April Fools’ jokes and gags that’ll have everyone laughing (and side-eyeing you). From classic office chaos to kid-friendly silliness, we’ve got your foolproof guide to fooling everyone.
🎭 Fool Speed Ahead
I told my plant it was going on vacation—it leafed immediately.
I put googly eyes on all the eggs in the fridge.
Told my coworker the Wi-Fi password was “AprilFools!”—it wasn’t.
Swapped sugar with salt at breakfast—sweet surprise!
Replaced my friend’s phone language to Klingon.
Announced free pizza in the office—just handed out empty boxes.
Told my dog we were going to the park… drove to the vet.
Put a fake spider in my roommate’s shoe.
Changed my Zoom name to “Connecting…” mid-meeting.
Put bubble wrap under the rugs—instant pop party!
🤡 Clowning Around
Pretended my drink was spilled but it was just ice cubes.
Stuck coins to the floor—watched everyone try to pick them up.
Filled the boss’s office with balloons overnight.
Put a “wet paint” sign on a door that wasn’t painted.
Replaced the Oreo filling with toothpaste.
Put a “voice activated” label on the coffee machine.
Swapped the keyboard keys for random letters.
Put clear tape over the TV remote sensor.
Told my friend I shaved my head—sent a bald cap selfie.
Wrote “out of order” on the bathroom door… it wasn’t.
🐟 Fishy Business
Taped a paper fish to a friend’s back.
Told my coworker the vending machine took Bitcoin now.
Put goldfish crackers in the fish tank.
Replaced water in the water cooler with lemonade.
Left a “free sushi” sign pointing to the pet store.
Put a real fish in the office water pitcher (just for a minute!).
Gave someone a “tuna sandwich” made of candy fish.
Sent a friend an email about “free pet sharks” adoption.
Labeled the salt as “shark repellant.”
Texted “Your fish called—it’s mad at you.”
🪞 Mirror Mayhem
Put a fake crack sticker on someone’s phone screen.
Covered the bathroom mirror with sticky notes.
Hung a “funhouse” mirror in the hallway.
Put lipstick smiley faces on all the mirrors.
Left post-it compliments on every mirror in the house.
Taped googly eyes on reflections in picture frames.
Painted a tiny mustache on bathroom mirrors with washable paint.
Replaced the mirror with a cardboard cutout of yourself.
Taped a scary photo to the back of a mirror.
Put glow-in-the-dark stickers on the mirror for a midnight surprise.
📞 Call Me Maybe
Changed your contact name in a friend’s phone to “Mom” and sent silly texts.
Set their alarm for 3:00 AM.
Called pretending to be from a “duck adoption center.”
Left a voicemail with only sound effects.
Prank-called with a “You’ve won a lifetime of cheese” message.
Sent “urgent” meeting invites for nonexistent meetings.
Pretended to butt-dial but sang loudly instead.
Called the office pretending to be a famous celebrity.
Left mysterious sticky notes saying “I know what you did.”
Told someone their phone was haunted by Siri.
🥤 Sippy Surprises
Put cling film under a drink lid before screwing it back on.
Swapped coffee for decaf… or vice versa.
Added blue food coloring to milk.
Froze their cereal overnight.
Put jello in a glass and served it as juice.
Gave them “tea” made of soy sauce.
Used a bendy straw that loops forever.
Served water with a slice of onion instead of lemon.
Put raisins in a soda can.
Gave them “sparkling water” that was actually vinegar water.
📦 Package Pandemonium
Left an empty box labeled “fragile—open immediately.”
Sent yourself a box and pretended it was a mysterious delivery.
Put a brick in a gift bag.
Left a note inside saying “You’ve been pranked!”
Filled a box with packing peanuts and nothing else.
Wrapped a small gift in 10 layers of boxes.
Sent a box of balloons to someone’s desk.
Filled a package with popcorn kernels.
Left a “live animal” sticker on a random box.
Sent an Amazon package to your own house with a fake label.
🖥️ Tech Trickery
Changed their wallpaper to a screenshot of their desktop.
Moved all desktop icons to a folder and hid it.
Inverted the colors on their computer screen.
Set their mouse to left-handed mode.
Turned the screen brightness to zero.
Switched the language to something obscure.
Set their autocorrect to replace “yes” with “YEEHAW.”
Put a wireless mouse dongle in their computer.
Installed a fake “loading” screensaver.
Replaced their ringtone with a goat bleating.
🐾 Pet Pranks
Put socks on the cat’s paws.
Tied a balloon to the dog’s collar.
Made a “wanted” poster for your pet.
Put a hat on your hamster.
Pretended to “sell” the dog on eBay (in a screenshot).
Put a bowtie on your fish tank.
Taught the parrot a funny phrase.
Put googly eyes on the dog’s food bowl.
Pretended the pet wrote a “complaint” letter.
Hid treats in unusual places.
🍽️ Food Funnies
Served mashed potatoes as ice cream scoops.
Put grapes in a bowl labeled “Olives.”
Made a meatloaf cake with frosting.
Gave them “apple slices” made of raw potato.
Put mustard in a ketchup bottle.
Baked cookies with gummy worms inside.
Gave them “lemonade” made with vinegar.
Colored scrambled eggs blue.
Put marshmallows in the salad.
Served spaghetti in a cupcake wrapper.
📚 School Shenanigans
Put a whoopee cushion on the teacher’s chair.
Turned all the books in the library backward.
Put googly eyes on the class skeleton.
Gave the teacher a “report” that was all blank pages.
Replaced chalk with cheese sticks.
Put confetti in the pencil sharpener.
Labeled the principal’s office “Haunted.”
Swapped desk drawers between students.
Filled the vending machine with carrots.
Made fake hall passes with funny reasons.
🏠 Home Hijinks
Moved all the furniture two inches to the left.
Put cling film over the toilet seat.
Swapped the sugar and salt containers.
Put bubble wrap under the welcome mat.
Left fake bugs in random spots.
Switched shampoo for conditioner bottles.
Put a fake “For Sale” sign in the yard.
Turned all the picture frames upside down.
Filled the bathtub with balloons.
Replaced TV remotes with toy ones.
🎨 Artsy Antics
Drew mustaches on family photos (with removable marker).
Made a “museum exhibit” of random household items.
Hung upside-down paintings on the walls.
Left chalk doodles on the driveway of silly monsters.
Painted fruit to look like different fruit.
Swapped labels on all art supplies.
Put googly eyes on every object in the fridge.
Left fake art award ribbons on everyday items.
Made a “sculpture” out of laundry.
Hung a fake priceless painting in the hallway.
🛏️ Bedroom Bloopers
Swapped pillowcases with kitchen chair covers.
Put socks in place of sheets under the blankets.
Made the bed with confetti inside.
Put all the pillows in the fridge.
Hid a squeaky toy under the mattress.
Put sticky notes all over the headboard.
Turned the blanket inside out.
Left a fake spider hanging above the bed.
Put bubble wrap under the fitted sheet.
Hid candy under the pillow for a “pillow tax.”
🚗 Car Capers
Wrapped the steering wheel in cling film.
Put balloons in the back seat.
Left a “parking ticket” that’s actually a love note.
Swapped windshield wipers with spoons.
Put googly eyes on the headlights.
Hung a rubber chicken from the rearview mirror.
Set the car radio to max volume.
Put tape over the backup camera.
Left fake oil puddles under the car.
Filled the glove compartment with popcorn.
📦 Closet Chaos
Hung clothes in rainbow order overnight.
Swapped all shoes left to right.
Put tiny notes in every pocket.
Replaced a jacket with a bathrobe on a hanger.
Taped funny faces to coat hangers.
Put inflated balloons behind the hanging clothes.
Hid all the belts and ties in the fridge.
Left a fake “closet monster” made of socks.
Switched all hangers backward.
Put a surprise gift bag in the laundry hamper.
🎂 Dessert Deceptions
Made “brownies” out of cardboard.
Iced a sponge like a cake.
Served mashed potatoes in a sundae dish.
Put a slice of cheese in the middle of a cupcake.
Made jello that looks like juice.
Added gummy worms to pudding.
Served “ice cream” that’s actually butter.
Made cookies with hot dog bits inside (ew!).
Swapped whipped cream for shaving cream.
Made a fruit salad out of vegetables.
💌 Message Mischief
Left ransom-style notes made from magazine cutouts.
Wrote “Help, I’m trapped in the fridge!” on a sticky note inside.
Sent an email to the family as “The House Ghost.”
Left love notes in shoes.
Wrote silly haikus and taped them to doors.
Put labels on everything in the kitchen.
Left fortune cookie-style slips in cereal boxes.
Texted only in emojis for the day.
Left mystery clues that lead to nothing.
Changed Wi-Fi name to “FBI Surveillance Van.”
🛁 Bathroom Banter
Put cling film under the toilet seat.
Swapped shampoo for colored water.
Taped an airhorn under the toilet seat.
Left fake bugs in the soap dish.
Put googly eyes on the mirror.
Swapped toothpaste for frosting.
Put ice cubes in the toilet tank.
Hung a “Do Not Flush” sign.
Left mystery bath bombs that turn water black.
Put plastic wrap over the shower head.
🧸 Toy Tricks
Hid toys in cereal boxes.
Lined stuffed animals facing the door.
Put tiny hats on every figurine.
Staged a “toy party” on the couch.
Hid a squeaky toy under the rug.
Left LEGO bricks in strategic spots.
Made action figures hold spoons in the kitchen.
Replaced throw pillows with stuffed animals.
Put toy cars in the freezer.
Built a blanket fort in the hallway overnight.
FAQs?
Q1: What’s the origin of April Fools’ Day?
No one knows for sure, but it dates back to the 1500s when people played calendar-related jokes.
Q2: Is it okay to prank coworkers?
Yes — keep it harmless and workplace-friendly!
Q3: What if someone gets mad at my prank?
Apologize! It’s meant to be funny, not hurtful.
Q4: What are kid-safe pranks?
Things like fake bugs, food switches, or silly jokes.
Q5: Can I prank my boss?
Only if your boss is cool with humor — tread lightly!
Q6: What’s a good prank for texting?
Autocorrect chaos or funny fake news.
Q7: Should I plan ahead for April Fools’?
Definitely! The best pranks are low-key and well-timed.
Q8: Are food pranks safe?
Yes — just avoid allergens or choking hazards.
Q9: What’s a classic prank?
Whoopee cushion — old but gold.
Q10: Can adults enjoy April Fools’?
Absolutely. It’s a holiday for everyone who likes to laugh!
Conclusion
Whether you’re gluing coins to the floor or pretending you’re a llama trainer, April Fools’ Day is the ultimate excuse to spread laughter. Just remember: Keep it light, friendly, and fun for everyone involved. Now go forth and prank like a pro!
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