April Fools' Day 2025: The Wildest Pranks You (Almost) Fell For!
If you saw a wearable mattress, a cat poo scented candle, or a sports drink-flavored shampoo this week and thought, wait… is this real?—you weren’t alone. April Fools' Day 2025 brought some of the most absurd (and hilarious) prank products to the internet, proving that corporate America is still committed to making us question reality.
Here’s a roundup of the most ridiculous (and slightly believable) pranks that had people scratching their heads.
1. The Wearable Mattress – Nap Anywhere, Anytime! 🛏️
Tired of your morning commute? UK bedding retailer The Odd Company thought you might be—so they introduced the City Napper, a wearable mattress complete with a wraparound headrest and quilted poncho. Designed for power naps on public transit, it almost seemed too good to be fake.
Sadly, it’s not real—so you’ll have to keep dozing off the old-fashioned way: awkwardly leaning against a subway pole.
2. Cat Poo Scented Candle – Because… Why Not? 🕯️🐱
Cat lovers, this one’s for you. Litter-Robot, known for its automatic litter boxes, announced the launch of Cat Pu/No. 2, a candle infused with “all-natural” feline bathroom aromas. Their reasoning? Since their product eliminates litter box smells, you might actually miss the scent of fresh cat poo.
The good news: The candle does exist—but it actually smells like roses. If you purchased a Litter-Robot on April 1, you got a free candle as a gag gift.
3. Sports Drink Shampoo – Hydration for Your Hair? 🏒🥤
Bodyarmor, the sports drink company, teamed up with the NHL to launch Sports Performance Shampoo, supposedly packed with electrolytes and vitamins to keep your hair hydrated. Given the legendary mullets in hockey, some fans actually wanted to try it.
The prank was part of a sweepstakes to win Stanley Cup Finals tickets. Just don’t drink the shampoo—because it doesn’t exist.
4. Flat Earth Travel Insurance – In Case You Fall Off! 🌍🚀
Worried about falling off the edge of the Earth? Insuranceopedia had you covered with its Flat Earth Travel Insurance, which promised protection against gravity loss, UFO detainment, and even rescue from the rogue sea turtles supporting the planet’s underside.
Flat-Earthers may have wished this was real—but it was just a brilliantly crafted joke.
5. The Mystery Doughnut – What Flavor Is This? 🍩🤔
7-Eleven kicked off Mystery Month with a mystery doughnut—a Bismark-style treat with an undisclosed flavor. Curious customers tried it, only to report that it tasted vaguely lemony.
Unlike most pranks, this doughnut was actually real—but its flavor will remain a mystery.
6. “Egging” Houses… With Chocolate! 🍫🏡
Forget messy egg yolks—Cadbury and Reese’s suggested a sweeter April Fools' tradition: egging houses with chocolate eggs. Instead of vandalism, pranksters were encouraged to surprise friends with candy and a sign saying, You’ve been egged!
Honestly? This should become a real thing. Who doesn’t want free chocolate?
7. The Razer Skibidi Headset – AI Translation for Gen Z Gamers 🎮🧠
Gaming brand Razer introduced a Skibidi headset, supposedly an AI-powered translator for Gen Z slang. It claimed to interpret phrases like:
🔹 “What the sigma? We’re getting mobbed.” → “Your team needs support.”
🔹 “I think you’re cute.” → “Ni hao fine shyt.”
It sounded ridiculous—and that was the point.
8. Scotch Whisky… by Scotch Tape? 🥃✂️
The makers of Scotch Tape “announced” their latest innovation: Scotch Whisky—because if you trust them to hold things together, why not trust them with your happy hour?
We’d love to know what a glue-adjacent whisky would taste like, but alas—it’s just a prank.
Don’t Get Fooled Next Year! 🤡
April Fools’ Day has become a playground for brands to flex their creativity (and sometimes actually create products). But remember:
✔️ Check the date – If it’s early April and something seems odd, it might be a joke.
✔️ Verify the source – Look at the official company website before believing viral posts.
✔️ Stay skeptical – If your Facebook friend swears they found a unicorn on eBay, take a deep breath before hitting "Buy Now."
Which of these pranks had you second-guessing reality? Let us know in the comments! 🚀😂
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