Ah, April Fools’ Day—a time for harmless pranks, groan-worthy jokes, and brands trying a little too hard to be funny. This year, everyone from Warren Buffett to the literal Council of Fools joined the chaos. Let’s break down what was real, what was fake, and why some of these pranks had us Googling “Wait, seriously??”
Key Takeaways
- Warren Buffett did not buy Tesla for $1 trillion (but the meme was gold).
- Tiger Woods still isn’t golfing professionally (nice try, Tiger).
- No, Republicans aren’t getting $1 million stimulus checks (sorry, folks).
- New York City’s 1 mph walking speed limit? Pure fiction (but relatable).
- Yahoo’s “Touch Grass Keyboard” is real… sort of.
1. Warren Buffett’s “$1 Trillion Tesla Takeover”
Okay, imagine Warren Buffett cruising around Omaha in a Cybertruck. Hilarious? Absolutely. True? Not even close.
GoBankingRates joked that Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought Tesla for a cool $1 trillion in cash. The kicker? The article quoted Buffett saying he’d been “secretly test-driving a Cybertruck at night.” Classic.
Reality Check: Buffett has praised Elon Musk’s brilliance but has zero interest in Tesla. At Berkshire’s 2023 meeting, he and Charlie Munger basically said, “We’ll let Elon handle the tech stuff.”
2. Tiger Woods’ “Achilles Miracle” Masters Comeback
Tiger Woods hopped on X (formerly Twitter) to announce he was playing the Masters—just weeks after rupturing his Achilles. His secret? “Explosive lifts” and a hyperbaric chamber. Cue the Rocky theme song.
Spoiler Alert: Golfweek quickly clarified that Woods is only attending the Champions Dinner. Tiger later admitted: “P.S. April Fools—my Achilles is still a mess.” Oof.
3. DOGE’s $1 Million “Stimulus Checks for Republicans”
GoBankingRates struck again with a joke about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) sending $1 million checks to Republicans. Cue confused tweets and frantic Google searches.
The Truth: DOGE isn’t sending checks to anyone, despite Trump and Musk hyping its “$140 billion savings.” Budget experts say stimulus checks are a pipe dream. (But hey, we can dream, right?)
4. New Jersey’s Mount Jonas Saga
New Jersey’s Instagram declared plans for “Mount Jonas”—a Rushmore-style tribute to the Jonas Brothers. Kevin Jonas even joked, “I approve this message.”
Verdict: Pure satire. But honestly? We’d visit.
5. NYC’s 1 mph “Slow Walk” Mandate
New York City’s Instagram trolled everyone with a fake 1 mph walking speed limit to “reduce tourist collisions.” Caption: “It’ll improve mental wellbeing.”
Reality: New Yorkers still speed-walk like they’re late for the subway. Always.
6. Duolingo’s 5-Year Cruise (With Duo the Owl)
Duolingo’s ad for a 5-year cruise visiting 195 countries? Adorable. Real? Nope. But the idea of Duo the Owl as captain? Chef’s kiss.
7. Yahoo’s “Touch Grass Keyboard”
Yahoo wins “Most Meta Prank” with its Touch Grass Keyboard—a real gag gift covered in grass. It’s a nod to the internet’s favorite insult: “Go touch grass.”
Twist: It’s actually for sale on Yahoo’s TikTok Shop. Because why not?
Bonus Drama: The Council of Fools Cancels April Fools’ Day
In a very on-brand twist, the mythical “Council of Fools” (featuring Shakespearean jesters and Alfred E. Neuman) declared April Fools’ Day canceled, citing “the world’s too unfunny.” Bugs Bunny and Co. argued, “When stupidity becomes reality, what’s left to joke about?”
Final Thoughts
April Fools’ Day 2025 proved that even in chaotic times, we’ll always crave a laugh—or at least a reason to side-eye Elon Musk. Just remember: If a headline seems too wild, check the date… and maybe go touch grass. 🌱
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