“Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.” — Lord Byron
April Fool’s Day is over. And that means you’ll have to wait another 364 days until we once again pull out our best tomfoolery for your reading enjoyment.
BUT… just in case our annual blast of April Fool’s Day shenanigans wasn’t enough, we’ve rounded up a collection of some of the funny – and sometimes downright chuckle-worthy – pranks shared by both local and national brands on the day of the fools.
Note: We've taken screen shots of the social posts for each entry (just in case they're stricken from the Interwebs), but you can click on the accompanying link to see the original posts.
1. The Death's Door highway?
BREAKING NEWS here in #DoorCounty: new construction has begun to Washington Island! [View original post on Instagram]
2. Charcuterie-inspired soda?
SPRECHER: We are excited to announce our new line of #charcuterie craft sodas! Available in the flavors Garlic Salami, Sharp Cheddar, and Stuffed Olive.
[View original post on Instagram]
3. Popsicle lip gloss?
POPSICLE: Introducing Lipsicles! The coolest way to keep your lips fresh, with a little help from our friends at @vaselinebrand. [View original post on Instagram]
4. Burger flavored beer?
ENLIGHTENED BEER: We are excited to announce our upcoming partnership with @mcdonalds. More details coming soon. #imlovinit [View original post on Instagram]
5. Parfum au le donut?
KRISPY KREME: Introducing L’Original Parfum by Krispy Kreme. Discover the timeless fragrance that is iconic, modern, and audacious. With sweet notes of fresh vanilla crème, this smooth scent envelops the senses and leaves you smelling hot and fresh like an OG.Our Eau de Glaze Parfum comes in a classic, ring-shaped bottle design and is exclusively available online at the link in our bio. [View original post on Instagram]
6. Fishy vodka?
TWISTED PATH DISTILLERY: We’re very excited to finally announce a project that’s been in the works for a few years - get ready to try our latest offering, Twisted Salmon Vodka!
Twisted Salmon Vodka is the only vodka infused with fresh salmon! With a robust mouthfeel and a rich, oily flavor, Twisted Salmon Vodka is perfect in everything from a martini to a sour - did somebody say Salmon Gimlets? [View original post on Instagram]
7. Ham-filled bismarcks?
GREBE'S: We're super excited about this announcement! We've married the two things we're best known for Ham & Donuts. Introducing April's Bismark Flavor: Glazed Ham!!! [View original post on Instagram]
8. Big dill pickle beer?
POINT BREWERY: Check out our newest limited release! We don't mean to brag, but it's Kind of a Big Dill. Our Dill Pickle Lager tastes like straight-up juice from a pickle jar. Not pickle-y enough for you, float a pickle on the top for the extra bite.
[View original post on Instagram]
9. Mittens made of... bread?
KING ARTHUR FLOUR: Don’t miss out on the premier product of our spring line, Limited-Edition Multigrain Mittens. Don’t get caught in those old Gluten Gloves — Multigrain Mittens are the new fashion frontier!
Available in both “Radiant Rye” and “Whimsical Wheat” (pictured here), these most fashionable mittens can be gently toasted for extra warmth or frozen for long-term storage.
Caution: While wearing your Limited-Edition Multigrain Mittens, avoid areas with high bird populations for your own protection. Field tests showed the wild turkeys of Sandwich, MA to be especially peckish. To extend the life of your mittens, keep them from being exposed to rain, snow, soup, or any other liquid. [View original post on Facebook]
10. Binky bagels?
RUBY'S BAGELS: We took your advice bagel babes - we are now changing up the size of our bagels ! You may even need a microscope. Cheers to tiny things. [View original post on Instagram]
11. Towers filled with old fashioneds?
SOULBOXER: Save water, drink SoulBoxer. Winniescosha, WI is now the proud home of the first (of many!) SoulBoxer Old Fashioned towers. Serves 200-400 residents. [View original post on Instagram]
12. Meat Sweats perspirant
OMAHA STEAKS: The Meat Sweats: a well-marbled roll-on perspirant with powerful 24-hour non-protection. Available in 3 scents: Original Beef; Lighter Fluid; and Mesquite. [View original post on Instagram]
13. Beer ... in a bag?
KWIK TRIP: The collab you didn't know you needed. Thanks for letting us bag your beer, @leinenkugels. Now available at Kwik Trip. [View original post on Instagram]
14. Seltzer for pups?
WHITE CLAW: Introducing, White Paw! A non-alcoholic seltzer for dogs. Now you and Fido can enjoy White Claw, together! #WhitePaw
[View original post on Instagram]
15. A delicious dish at Odd Duck?
"This might be the most delicious dish I've eaten in a very long time." - Lori Fredrich [Click the link to get the joke]
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
