There's only one day a year when lying is socially acceptable: April Fools' Day.
What lie did you tell this year?
If the lie is too outlandish, people spot the joke instantly. If it's too subtle, people actually believe it, which causes its own headaches. So personally, I've never told an April Fools' lie — and I suspect a lot of people feel the same way.
That might also be the influence of my mother, who has always kindly believed whatever I told her.
Around the world, it's not just individuals who play along. Projects and companies also post April Fools' jokes to grab attention on social media, and the results range from genuine laughs to full-blown backlash. Lately, with AI image generation getting better, some X (formerly Twitter) accounts run by staff with a questionable sense of humor ha...
