The Origin Of April Fools

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Scrapster, Apr 1, 2016.

  1. April Fools



    Have you ever been planning a prank or been in the middle of executing a prank and then thought, "I wonder where the tradition of April Fools came from." Fear not, in this thread I'll educate you with the true origin of April Fools.



    It all started in Oxford University in 1986, where young Boris was up to his usual mischief. Being the President of the Oxford Union, he was well known for being the master of pranks among his peers. It was the 1st of April, the Bullingdon Club was scheduled to meet at 8 for their daily dinner. They had all arrived and sat at the table on time, except Boris, who was "fashionably" late as usual. Boris arrived at 8:03pm, sat down and began engaging in conversation and, of course, eating. The rest of the Bullingdon Club followed his lead, unknowing of what was to come.

    As the starter went down, the main was brought out, all while Boris had a cheeky smile on his face. David (Cameron) leant over to Boris and whispered "When do I begin my initiation? I'm willing to do anything. Ask anyone about the pig." Boris chuckled, for he knew he would enjoy the night. He'd put laxatives in the wine bottles which were served with the main. He'd announced the day before that he wouldn't drink from then on. He eyed up each and every one of the men seated around the table, waiting for an early sign of the effects. He had a better idea. He looked to David, "if you can drink ten bottles of this wine, a further initiation will not be required." David smiled, thinking nothing of the challenge.

    Everyone cheered as David glugged on the bottle of wine, expecting an easy nine ahead. As the first one came to an end, the second was being opened. David felt uneasy as a sharp but not significant pain entered his stomach. Showing a brave face he carried on, glugging down the second bottle. David continued this endeavour, the pain worsening in his stomach after each bottle. He got to the final bottle. "Finally", he thought, as he opened the bottle. There was a suspenseful silence, as a rather drunk, young, David Cameron proceeded to down his tenth bottle of wine. Boris was holding back laughter. The pain in David's stomach was getting unbearable now, but he knew once he finished the final bottle, he'd be a part of the elite Bullingdon Club. As the last few mouthfuls of wine were swallowed, David sat down as the rest of the group cheered in celebration.

    Boris congratulated David as he'd done the seemingly impossible. David was starting to feel relaxed, but the pain continued. Until he decided to let it all out. A foul smell arose as David went pale with a satisfactory smile on his face. Everyone bellowed with disgust, but David was still ignorant to what had happened. Boris looked to David, "Are you alright there David? The smell seems to be coming from you." David was horrified. He'd realised what had happened as he squirmed on the chair. Boris laughed. "I had laxatives put in the wine bottles!". "I thought you were going to use laxatives as a punishment in April?" Asked David in a very confused and shocked manner. "It is April, you fool!" Shouted Boris as he was pleased with his successful prank.



    From that point forward, every year on the first of April, people played pranks on one another to follow the tradition of April Fools.
     
  2. Oh boris, what a legend :p


    I'm aware this isn't a true story... In case anyone tries that old chestnut ;)
     
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  4. Damn you AJ!
     
  5. Lmao
     
  6. *Moonface*.
     
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  9. Op should man up and apologise to roni. Or better yet. Post screen shots of what he said to her, and let the kaw community decide, since he loves forum so much.

    Dirty little maggot.
     
  10. Lol.
     
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  12. Why would you ever apologise to Roni lol. She's a Complete idiot
     
  13. When you take April Fools seriously.
     
  14. This April fool's day has taught me one thing:

    1. Sharknados are real, and

    2. I'm not the prudest person in this game. There's at least 6 people more prudish than me.

    3. I need to lighten up.

    4. I can't count past 1.
     
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