Photos: April Fools' Day memes (almost) make the other 364 days of the year seem less foolish

Do you love April Fools' Day? Or do you think it's the most annoying holiday ever -- an excuse for amateur comedians to play pranks proving once and for all they're not very funny? We've gathered together a collection of April Fools' Day memes intended to appeal to both groups...

By Michael Roberts

April 1, 2013

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Do you love April Fools' Day? Or do you think it's the most annoying holiday ever -- an excuse for amateur comedians to play pranks proving once and for all they're not very funny?

We've gathered together a collection of April Fools' Day memes intended to appeal to both groups.

Check them out below. At the very least, they'll remind you to check the restroom door before you go in to make sure there's not a bucket filled with water propped on it....

Continue for more April Fools' Day memes that (almost) make the other 364 days of the year seem less foolish. Continue for more April Fools' Day memes that (almost) make the other 364 days of the year seem less foolish. Continue for more April Fools' Day memes that (almost) make the other 364 days of the year seem less foolish. Continue for more April Fools' Day memes that (almost) make the other 364 days of the year seem less foolish.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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