The Redeeming Value of April Fools

With its lame antics and tall tales, April Fools may be the most annoying day of the year. But it does have one redeeming advantage.

April 3, 2023

Atlanta, GA

What New Year’s Eve is to drinking, April Fools Day is to comedy. Each reveals why some activities are best left to the professionals.

Fortunately, this April Fools Day fell on a weekend, when juvenile jokesters are easier to avoid. For the most part, we evaded the predictable parade of infantile pranks.

But real life is foolish en…