April Fool's

I read this very short article about the history of April Fool's day on MSN's homepage and found it to be pretty disappointing.

Basically they say the way that April Fool day got it's start was from a wealth man who sent a servant running around on "Fool's Errands"! Of course this took place on April first. And this is supposidly how it all got it's start.

I guess I was thinking there would be some really cool story behind it. But it did also say that this was a day when adults enjoyed going back to the time of there childhood and playing adolesent pranks on others. I'm a kid at heart so I really don't need a day like April Fool's but I see where some people might get some enjoyment from it.

I do have to say that my favorite memory of April Fool's was from when I was in 6th grade. My good friend came to school on crutches with her foot and ankle wrapped up in an Ace bandage. Claiming that she fell off her porch the night before and had badly twisted her ankle. She played the part all day long. She used those crutches as if she was really and truly depending on them. Then during the last period of the day she casually walked up to the pencil sharpener to sharpen her pencil. At that point someone yelled "Hey, your not using your crutches"! And she exclaimed "April Fool's!" She really had everyone going, even the teachers!

Even though the meaning behind this crazy day is pretty lame, I say go forth and spread awnryness amoungst your co-workers, family, and friends! Enjoy!