Even for the Internet, April 1 is notable for the amount of false information available. Companies post fake videos advertising fake products to promote their brands (selfie shoe, anyone?) and celebrities post shocking tweets to rile their loyal fans (singer Sam Smith tweeted he is “straight“).
In DC, many of these pranks have a political theme. But for the politicians who attempted to be funny on Twitter, many of them failed miserably. Because what’s so funny about a politician switching allegiances, Newt?
The pranks that gained the most attention were funny, cute, clever, and not cruel. Good examples: The National Air and Space Museum had fun tricking Twitter followers and museumgoers with the promise of Wonder Woman’s Invisible Jet exhibit. The National Zoo’s sloth cam captured all the excitement you’d expect.
Here’s a roundup of today’s best April Fools’ tweets from the DMV.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
This tweet had followers responding “I can’t see it!”
Want to watch some of your favorite celebrities do something funny for 1.5 seconds? You don’t have a choice because the clips are so addicting. Funny or Die created Dips, or 1.5-second long videos, that website founders Will Ferrell and Adam McKay claim are the best new way for communicating. Tons of celebrities contributed to their campaign, including the Science Guy.
Whole Foods Market even turned on us and made a fake blog for April Fools’ Day! Bloggers wrote fake stories ranging from plant-based underwear to a new brand launch called 366 Everyday Value, spoofing their 365 Everyday Value brand. The 366 brand is for the leap year and has one more unit in each package; so 13 eggs in a dozen. Below is an article advertising organic tattoo parlors to be set up in all Whole Foods Markets.
April Fools’ Day Tweets From Around Washington
And people say this town isn't funny.
Even for the Internet, April 1 is notable for the amount of false information available. Companies post fake videos advertising fake products to promote their brands (selfie shoe, anyone?) and celebrities post shocking tweets to rile their loyal fans (singer Sam Smith tweeted he is “straight“).
In DC, many of these pranks have a political theme. But for the politicians who attempted to be funny on Twitter, many of them failed miserably. Because what’s so funny about a politician switching allegiances, Newt?
The pranks that gained the most attention were funny, cute, clever, and not cruel. Good examples: The National Air and Space Museum had fun tricking Twitter followers and museumgoers with the promise of Wonder Woman’s Invisible Jet exhibit. The National Zoo’s sloth cam captured all the excitement you’d expect.
Here’s a roundup of today’s best April Fools’ tweets from the DMV.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
This tweet had followers responding “I can’t see it!”
Monica Lewinsky
Hey, Monica.
Washingtonian April 2015 Issue contributor, Amanda Hurley
Revenge is always sweetest when carried out on April Fools’ Day.
District Doughnut
This one was more obviously false, but a good effort from the popular dessert shop.
Smithsonian National Zoo
Just try to watch the sloth cam and not get annoyed by the slow pace. It’s a prank all its own.
Newt Gingrich
He used this “holiday” to poke fun at President Obama’s policies.
DC Native Bill Nye
Want to watch some of your favorite celebrities do something funny for 1.5 seconds? You don’t have a choice because the clips are so addicting.
Funny or Die created Dips, or 1.5-second long videos, that website founders Will Ferrell and Adam McKay claim are the best new way for communicating. Tons of celebrities contributed to their campaign, including the Science Guy.
Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market even turned on us and made a fake blog for April Fools’ Day! Bloggers wrote fake stories ranging from plant-based underwear to a new brand launch called 366 Everyday Value, spoofing their 365 Everyday Value brand. The 366 brand is for the leap year and has one more unit in each package; so 13 eggs in a dozen. Below is an article advertising organic tattoo parlors to be set up in all Whole Foods Markets.
Lesson learned: always set your BS meter on high on April 1.
Most Popular in News & Politics
Most Powerful Women in Washington 2025
Trump’s Shutdown Antics Vex Republicans, Ireland Hopes to Sell Its DC Embassy, and Renaissance Festival Sues Most Foul Varlets
Abigail Spanberger and the Virginia Governor Race: Can “Boring” Politics Win?
Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2025
IRS Tells Furloughed Feds They’ll Get Back Pay After Trump Says They Might Not, Trump Lands a Big Peace Deal, and Publix Is Coming to NoVa
Washingtonian Magazine
October Issue: Most Powerful Women
View IssueSubscribe
Follow Us on Social
Follow Us on Social
Related
Want to Live in a DC Firehouse?
DC Punk Explored in Three New History Books
The Local Group Fighting to Keep Virginia’s Space Shuttle
Alexandria’s “Fancy Pigeon” Has a New Home
More from News & Politics
Anti-Trump Encampment Returns to Union Station After Bizarre Permit Revocation Saga
White House Signals Very Long Shutdown, Commanders Game Ends in Heartbreak, and Betting Markets Sour on Jay Jones
DC Singer Kenny Iko Is Turning Heads on “The Voice”
Trump Lays Off Thousands, Blames Shutdown; Ed Martin Spitter Won’t Go to Prison; Jimmy Kimmel Sponsors Georgetown Player
New Anacostia Market Is a Dream Come True for Community
Photos: The Caps’ “Red Carpet” Start to the Season
Senators Vamoose as Shutdown Pain Increases, Trump’s Campaign for Nobel Peace Prize Foiled, and the DC Streetcar Is Toast
Guest List: 5 People We’d Love to Hang Out With This October