April Fools’ is usually marred by someone taking the pranks a bit too far. However, there are a lot of companies and websites that take the opportunity to have a little fun with the customers and visitors.
Yesterday was no different and while some of the products and services offered were so out there they had to be a prank, there are others that we are secretly hoping that they actually do.
Today we are excited to unleash our new Virgin Australia Canine Crew in a world first initiative. pic.twitter.com/d1GCIbd3qG
— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) March 31, 2017
While it might end up not working as well as they hoped, the idea of getting dog cabin crew on a flight would be kind of fantastic.
Announcing the world's first Emoji course! Behold, the final chapter in the evolution of human communication. ✏️🏋🚀: https://t.co/kGejjXiTGf pic.twitter.com/okK12CbvdQ
— Duolingo (@duolingo) April 1, 2017
Being one of the best apps for learning a new language, Duolingo tricked its visitors into thinking they were finally going to find out what that emoji you keep seeing that one friend use on Facebook means.
Emirates unveils plans for world’s largest commercial aircraft. The triple-decker APR001 includes a swimming pool, games room, gym & park. pic.twitter.com/VEvTRkXT9O
— Emirates (@emirates) March 31, 2017
Another airline had an even bigger vision of the future with a plane that had a pool, billiard table, gym and a park. Being in the pool might be fun during turbulence, but probably no so fun while on the treadmill.
Introducing Netflix Live. pic.twitter.com/CSeKtGHF3g
— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) March 31, 2017
The streaming television giant, Netflix, might have had the best prank of the day with the launch of Netflix Live. It looked like a test for a new Live TV format but ended up being a 48-minute video of comedy actor Will Arnet doing commentary over people using toasters, microwaves, printers, and over one person parking their car.