Guttermouth11111 t1_jedl1g9 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:24 AM

Reply to comment by ValifriggOdinsson in LPT: Since April 1st is coming up. A good tip to live by is that everyone should be able to laugh at your prank at the end. If everyone ends up laughing at the person getting pranked, and they are just the punchline, chances are you're just being a jerk. Don't be a jerk. by moosepooo

I announced my pregnancy on April Fools Day and then posted a baby pic months later and everyone asked why I never said anything. Bitch I did

HaikuBotStalksMe t1_jee4r8a wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:58 AM

That's on you tbh. You needed to say that you're aware of the fact that it's April Fools, but that it's true and then follow up the next day with another post. Or even better, just wait a day so that they don't think it's the long con.

Guttermouth11111 t1_jegmcjc wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:36 PM

I said “Happy April Fools Day. I’m pregnant.” I didn’t want any huge deal announcement thing so it was a fun gag when people commented on the original post that it was a weak joke. I enjoyed it a lot.

button_fly t1_jegm0uw wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Also did this because I thought it would be hilarious to make a real announcement on April Fools. Had to physically produce the baby before people believed it and I think I still have friends who think I’m just really committed to the bit 8 years later.

Guttermouth11111 t1_jegteqk wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:27 PM

It’s a really fun bit!

BrattyBookworm t1_jefiuxu wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:12 PM

I did too because it was also Easter! But we did a whole photo shoot and everything so that would’ve been excessive for a prank 😅