Watch April Fools’ Day’s 5 All-Time Best (or Worst) TV Pranks (Videos)
“Today” Show Ambush
NBC’s morning anchors got pranked by an employee hiding in a trashcan, armed with an airhorn.
Flying Penguins
In an elaborate prank, the BBC created a fake documentary about a newly discovered species of flying penguins.
“Stamos: A Human, Being.”
Netflix released a trailer for the above John Stamos documentary. Of course, it will never go into production.
Election Insurance
Esurance debuted a commercial for voters forced to pack up their house for at least four years when the wrong president gets elected. John Krasinski, the brand’s spokesperson, voiced the commercial.
Tom Hiddleston, Meteorologist
“Thor” actor Tom Hiddleston did the weather report on Chicago 32, referencing the God of Thunder and blaming Chris Hemsworth for the bad weather befalling the Midwest.
