April 1st is a day for heightened vigilance on social media as brands unleash their most entertaining pranks. This year’s lineup, following last year’s hilarious offerings, showcases creative hoaxes from various businesses, including culinary innovations like pickle-flavored treats and poutine donuts. From quirky breakfast cereals to unique beverages and even peculiar collaborations, the creativity is boundless. With numerous amusing antics, the article highlights the whimsical spirit of April Fools’ Day and invites readers to reflect on their experiences with these lighthearted tricks.
April 1st is a day that demands extra caution when scrolling through social media feeds. It’s the time of year when beloved brands playfully engage in sharing outrageous hoaxes that are sure to amuse us. Last year’s pranks had us in stitches, and this year’s lineup promises the same level of hilarity!
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To keep the laughter rolling, we’ve compiled a list of cleverly staged April Fools’ Day pranks by a variety of businesses.
From restaurant owners to local merchants, café proprietors, microbrewery operators, and ice cream shop enthusiasts, this year has seen an explosion of creativity!
1. Mr Puffs Introduces a Pickle Flavor
2. Poutine Donuts in Collaboration with Île d’Orléans Potatoes
3. A New Beaver Tail Featuring Tomato and Potato to Celebrate Canada
From April 1 to 7, dessert lovers can indulge in the Toma-tail, which cleverly showcases two staples of Canadian cuisine: potato and tomato. Don’t miss out!
4. Mandy’s Unveils a Breakfast Menu with Pink Cereals
5. STEFANO Launches a Unique Energizing Drink Made from Pasta Cooking Water
6. Heated Gondolas Set for the 2025-2026 Season at Mont-Tremblant
7. Chocolat Favoris Introduces the “Pothole Nests” Collection
8. Club Kombucha Claims to Have Sold Its Business to Donald Trump
9. Bota Bota Hosts a Spa-ghetti Event with Water Circuit Access
10. Bask Hour Presents a Candle Infused with Fish Sauce
11. Tim Hortons Rolls Out an Eccentric Menu Featuring Local Flavors
12. A Drag Queen Car Race Takes Over Montreal
13. Henrietta Launches a Chocolate Milk Beverage
14. Motorized Stuffed Animals Debut at YUL
15. Ma Cabane Maison Offers a Hair Removal Kit with Maple Syrup
16. Arnaud Soly Introduces His Own Mayonnaise Brand
17. Air Transat Renames the Atlantic Ocean to the Canadian Ocean
18. Ashton Poutines Collaborates with SAQ to Launch a Wine
19. Oursin Fleurs Offers Multicolored Roses
20. Folia Design Unveils New Foam Sandals
21. ADONIS Launches Giant Pita Breads with Hummus
22. KANDJU Introduces Sashimi Gummy Bears
23. Dunham Brewery Debuts a Line of Cigarettes
24. The City of Longueuil Announces a Hair Symposium on Its Famous Haircut
25. Joe Beef Opens Montreal’s First “Beef House”
26. Le Gras Dur Offers a Spaghetti Poutine
27. La Cage Launches an On-the-Go Range
28. A Cone-Shaped Vacuum Robot Set to Keep NDG Streets Clean
29. Fervido Introduces an Exclusive Jewelry Line for Dogs
30. Anne-Élisabeth Bossé Enters the Political Arena
31. Bols et Poké Unveils a Bowl of Pickles
32. A New Sardine Ice Cream Flavor Hits the Shelves
33. Go-Box Launches the First Spa for Chickens
34. L’Oeufrier Rolls Out a Ham Milkshake
35. IKEA Introduces a Beauty Line
36. Les Industries Groom Launches a New “Chest” Cream
37. Moonday and Yoga Jeans Collaborate on a Candle with the Scent of Freshly Cleaned Jeans
38. A Mural Celebrating GSP Goes Up in Montreal
39. Omy Laboratoires Launches a New Men’s Care Line
40. Maître Glacier Offers Salt and Vinegar Chip Ice Cream
41. Mimi & August Launch a Collection of Edible Candles
42. Fromagerie Victoria Serves Soft Serve Ice Cream with Cheese Curds
43. Moodgie Presents a Fresh Earth Scented Candle
There were undoubtedly many more unique and amusing pranks this year! Were you fooled by any of them?