Brands Love Good Pranks, And So Do We

First and foremost, let’s get the introductions out of the way. Hi, I’m Hayley, the in-house Creative Writer here at CGR Creative. I’m writing this blog from first person because it is 100% opinion and based on my favorite day of the year: April Fool’s Day.

I love pranking the ones I love, and April Fool’s Day is the only day it’s acceptable to play mean tricks, without making me look like a total jerkbrain. Let’s take a stroll down prankery lane, shall we? I’ve told my parents I was getting expelled (oops), I’ve told my boyfriend he was going to be a daddy (that was bad), and I’ve prank called more times than I can count (child’s play, for a pro pranker like myself). I know, I know; I’m ruthless.

This year, I posted the below picture with the caption: So excited to FINALLY announce that in three short months Brennan and I will be setting our roots in CANADA. Can’t wait for this next journey! #OCanada

After 50 Facebook Likes and more congratulatory comments and text messages than I can count, I finally broke the truth that, although I think Canada is a beautiful and scenic place, APRIL FOOLS, I’m still in Charlotte.

I seriously love April Fool’s Day.

And I’m not the only one. Brands love April Fool’s Day, too!

Here were a few of my favorites from yesterday:

1. Publix to open stand-alone sub shops.

This one was great because 1) everyone fell for it and 2) it really would be an awesome idea. Have you had a Publix sub? They are everything.