Editor, Prankster and Cameraperson: Kunal Mehra
Producer and co-Prankster: Garvita Khybri
April Fool’s Day was received rather bitterly at The Quint’s office, this year. With a ton of pranks laid out for them at every step, the Quintees were unsure about what to expect. Their captured reactions however, were priceless! So, we have put together a bunch pranks and some of the most endearing reactions. Happy watching!
What is April Fools’ Day?
According to the historians, Pope Gregory XIII ruled the new calendar to start from 1 January back in 1582, instead of the hitherto celebrations of the New Year at the end of March, making it the most popular belief of the roots of April Fools’ Day.
So, 1 April is considered to lay in the change of calendar from the Julian to the Gregorian one. France became the first country to accept and practice this change in the annual calendar. However, there were other countries in Europe who refused to accept it and continued with the Julian calendar. As a result, those who accepted the new calendar considered others to be fools because they refused to change.
Since history has given you the licence now, go play a prank on all your loved ones!
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