April may be full of fluffy bunnies, colorful Easter eggs and sweet chocolate, but don’t forget—it’s also the prime time for pranks! As the flowers bloom and the weather warms, the spirit of mischief is in full swing, with April Fools’ Day bringing a whirlwind of surprises with it. But how much do you really know about the playful holiday? To test your knowledge, we put together 45 April Fools’ Day trivia questions that you can answer by yourself or while you’re hanging out with your family and friends.
Whether you’re a seasoned prankster or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, these trivia questions are the perfect way to learn more about the history of April Fools’ Day. From fun facts (like other names it goes by around the world), to some of the most legendary hoaxes and hilarious moments that have defined the holiday over the years, you’ll uncover all sorts of info that will leave you amazed while playing. You may even be shocked to discover how outrageous some of the pranks have been that big brands have pulled off on people throughout history on April 1.
So, what are you waiting on? Gather everyone you know together and get ready to test your skills! You might even be inspired to come up with a few epic pranks of your own afterward or use what you learned to impress others with later on. Check out this trivia about April Fools’ Day, below.
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45 April Fools’ Day Trivia Questions and Answers
1. What did Wayfair name their fake smart sofa they marketed on April Fools’ Day?
Answer: Sofia
2. What was the name of the pet-friendly version of Amazon’s home assistant device, Amazon Echo, which was an April Fools’ Day joke?
Answer: Petlexa
3. As a prank, what flavor of toothpaste did Burger King claim they launched?
Answer: Whopper
4. While performing in North Carolina, which artist did Usher tell the crowd would be joining him on stage, which was actually an April Fools’ prank?
Answer: Beyoncé
5. In the U.K., what grocery store chain known for selling frozen foods tricked people into believing they were selling frozen flowers?
Answer: Iceland Foods
6. As a prank, what was the name of the feature the home design website Houzz said they added to their app that would let users hold up their phone to a piece of furniture and it would then magically disappear?
Answer: Hide From My Room
7. In 2017, what brand tricked people by saying they were releasing a coffee-flavored creamer?
Answer: Coffee-mate
8. What country calls April Fools’ Day Poisson d’Avril?
Answer: France
9. In a 1980s April Fools’ Day prank, BBC World Service announced that the Big Ben clock tower was going to be changed to what?
Answer: A digital clock
10. In 2017, what movie did director Paul Feig say he was rebooting with an all-female cast, which ended up being a funny April Fools’ Day prank?
Answer: Back to the Future
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11. Back in 1962, Sveriges Television’s leading technical expert Kjell Stensson pulled an April Fools’ prank telling people their TVs would appear in color if they covered it with what clothing item?
Answer: A woman’s nylon stocking
12. In Ibi, Alicante, Spain, while celebrating their version of April Fools’ (which takes place in December and is called “El Dia de los Inocentes,”) what messy tradition occurs?
Answer: A massive town-wide food fight.
13. As an April Fools’ prank in 1996, Taco Bell announced it had purchased the Liberty Bell and was planning to name it what?
Answer: The Taco Liberty Bell
14. April Fools’ Day is also known as what?
Answer: All Fools’ Day
15. In which year did the BBC broadcast the famous “spaghetti tree” hoax?
Answer: 1957
16. What sandwich did Burger King advertise they created, which turned out to be an April Fools’ prank?
Answer: Left-Handed Whopper
17. What is the traditional prank-playing time period in the U.K. on April Fools’ Day?
Answer: Until noon
18. As a prank in 2017, which brand announced it was going to be selling signature MH40 Over-Ear Headphones made of solid concrete?
Answer: Master & Dynamic
19. What kind of fish is associated with April Fools’ Day pranks in France?
Answer: A paper fish
20. Which app pranked people by claiming to help dogs learn how to code?
Answer: WonderPaw
21. What was the name of the spoof service Redbox announced where they said they would use drones to fly entire kiosks to customer’s houses?
Answer: Redbox Drops
22. As an April Fools’ prank, what type of plane did Virgin Atlantic announce they would be introducing?
Answer: A glass-bottomed plane
23. What verification did Tinder claim it was adding to its dating app in what turned out to be an April Fools’ hoax?
Answer: Height verification
24. April Fools’ Day is also linked to what ancient Roman festival?
Answer: Festival of Hilaria
25. What was the name of the fake service Hulu announced which would condense your favorite show down to just eight seconds?
Answer: Hu
26. Which American writer said, “The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days”?
Answer: Mark Twain
27. What is the name for April Fools’ Day in Scotland?
Answer: Hunt the Gowk Day
28. If you successfully prank someone on April 1st in Greece, is it considered to bring you good luck or bad luck?
Answer: Good luck
29. As an April Fools’ Day prank, which soda announced it was releasing a new pop that included a small shot of helium that would create a “squeaky high-pitched effect on the drinker’s voice”?
Answer: Coca-Cola
30. On April 1st of what year did the Berliner Tageblatt break the “news” that all the gold and silver in the U.S. The Federal Treasury had been stolen by thieves who dug tunnels?
Answer: 1905
31. What sweet new product did Bush’s Beans introduce, which turned out to be a prank for April Fools’ Day?
Answer: Jelly Beans
32. What animal did the BBC trick viewers into thinking could suddenly fly in a 2008 April Fools’ prank?
Answer: Penguins
33. What was the name of the fictional ice skating Duolingo show that the app later revealed was an April Fools’ prank?
Answer: Duolingo on Ice
34. What store conned people into thinking they were selling a poop scooping “DooDoo Drone” as an April Fools’ Day prank?
Answer: Petco
35. What year did Google prank the world with a fake product called “Google Nose”?
Answer: 2013
36. What famous structure did the Seattle-based comedy show Almost Live tell viewers had collapsed during a broadcast they aired in 1989?
Answer: The Seattle Space Needle
37. What does Poisson d’Avril mean?
Answer: “April fish”
38. Where did the Milwaukee County Transit System decide to offer customers an option to go on a roundtrip bus service as an early April Fools’ Day prank in 2017?
Answer: Milwaukee to Japan
Facts About April Fools’ Day
39. Every year, April Fools’ Day is celebrated on April 1st in America.
40. April Fools’ Day isn’t just celebrated in the United States, it’s celebrated in countries all over the world.
41. April Fools’ Day and Easter occasionally occur on the same day.
42. Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582, but the exact date is unknown.
43. April Fools’ Day is considered a national holiday, but it’s not a federal one.
44. In Scotland, it’s not just for one day, it’s celebrated for two days.
45. The earliest April Fools’ Day prank on record took place in 1698.
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