April Fools’: Ola to Burger King, the pranks you easily fell for

News | Saturday | 31st March, 2018

Summary:

April fools' is knocking right at the door and everybody is sneaking in to troll you. It’s that time of the year again when you recall the word ‘BEWARE!’ Surprised? Well, April Fools’ Day, the day when each one of us tries hard to play a prank on each other.

April fools' is knocking right at the door and everybody is sneaking in to troll you. It’s that time of the year again when you recall the word ‘BEWARE!’ Surprised? Well, April Fools’ Day, the day when each one of us tries hard to play a prank on each other.

No, it’s not just your friends but a plenty of companies who are after you. Before you’re down with Easter celebrations, these companies hit the right cord for All Fool’s Day. Check out!

OLA

Ola took to twitter to talk about ONN or Ola News Network, which is another April Fools’ Day prank. The company has been following the April Fools’ Day practice for a while. In 2016, it announced the launch of Ola Rooms, to spend a night in their cabs for just Rs249. The year before, it advertised a helicopter service, Ola Chopper.

OYO

OYO said it will launch Oyo Smart Coin which will allow customers to transact on its website with reduced prices. The company also made the announcement in a tweet. With #OYOSMARTCoin it did create some buzz but in reality there is no such plan. It’s an April Fools’ Day prank you fell for.

URBAN LADDER

Urban Ladder also pulled up their sleeves and announced “The Urban Ladder,” a high chair that comes with built-in speakers, a thermal mug holder, and a charging station. Try buying one from the Bengaluru firm’s website and you are met with a “Happy April Fools’ Day” banner.

TESLA

They sent around press release saying, "This incredible new device from Tesla doesn't just tell the time, it also tells the date. What's more, it is infinitely adjustable, able to tell the time no matter where you are on Earth. Japan, Timbuktu, California, anywhere! This will change your life. Reality as you know it will never be the same.

Studies have shown the Model W will dramatically improve your health. If you work out. And it's available in platinum!

No longer will you need to rudely examine your phone to read text messages. Now you can politely stare at the tiny screen on your wrist without anyone noticing,"

BURGER KING

Well, Burger King is one, whose prank people look up to and after their last year's Whopper toothpaste prank. This year they introduced, Chocolate Whopper a sweet abomination featuring a cake bun, flame-grilled chocolate patty, white chocolate rings, candied blood oranges and vanilla frosting.

Well, its time that you get on the tips and be suspicious about everything, you never know who’s looking out for you.

BTW be happy for its Fool’s Day!