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Title: April Fools
Post by: Caliga on April 01, 2011, 07:13:32 AM
lulz, LinkedIn had the following "people you might know" profile up:

QuoteWerner Heisenberg
This *may* be Heisenberg's profile
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Eddie Teach on April 01, 2011, 07:16:46 AM
Does he look like Brian Cranston?
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Grey Fox on April 01, 2011, 07:18:02 AM
Blizzard fools are, as usual, pretty good.

Crabby, an annoying helper like the one office use to have.
A pitch dark dungeon with OMGSOGOTH as final both
Starcraft Console version that use Kinect for control.
An Horoadric cube app for your smartphones that combines other apps into other Evil apps.
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Ed Anger on April 01, 2011, 07:22:52 AM
I hate today. Every loser who thinks he is funny is going to try to pull pranks.

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.reelmovienews.com%2Fimages%2Fgallery%2Ffarva_250x136.jpg&hash=044769b9a55ea133534f53cc8ef64b037a9e82bb)
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Slargos on April 01, 2011, 07:24:26 AM
I had something great lined up for you, but now I will not bother.  :mad:
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Caliga on April 01, 2011, 07:24:40 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 01, 2011, 07:22:52 AM
I hate today. Every loser who thinks he is funny is going to try to pull pranks.

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.reelmovienews.com%2Fimages%2Fgallery%2Ffarva_250x136.jpg&hash=044769b9a55ea133534f53cc8ef64b037a9e82bb)
I was thinking about giving my boss a joke letter of resignation. :)
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: DGuller on April 01, 2011, 07:50:28 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 01, 2011, 07:22:52 AM
I hate today. Every loser who thinks he is funny is going to try to pull pranks.

(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.reelmovienews.com%2Fimages%2Fgallery%2Ffarva_250x136.jpg&hash=044769b9a55ea133534f53cc8ef64b037a9e82bb)
:yes: For some reason a lot of people think that obvious April 1 pranks that are not in the least bit believable are amusing.
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Ed Anger on April 01, 2011, 07:54:33 AM
Quote from: Slargos on April 01, 2011, 07:24:26 AM
I had something great lined up for you, but now I will not bother.  :mad:

Repeating Otto Remer's joke of sawing the legs off Himmler's desk isn't funny.  :mad:
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Eddie Teach on April 01, 2011, 09:07:24 AM
Quote from: Slargos on April 01, 2011, 07:24:26 AM
I had something great lined up for you, but now I will not bother.  :mad:

Snatching his cane and watching him fall isn't funny, just mean.  :mad:
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Slargos on April 01, 2011, 09:10:10 AM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on April 01, 2011, 09:07:24 AM
Quote from: Slargos on April 01, 2011, 07:24:26 AM
I had something great lined up for you, but now I will not bother.  :mad:

Snatching his cane and watching him fall isn't funny, just mean.  :mad:

Depends on what you're looking for in humour, I guess.  :hmm:
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: BuddhaRhubarb on April 01, 2011, 12:38:12 PM
*not looking forward to the usual people thinking their late fees are April fool's pranks. :sigh: *
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Habbaku on April 01, 2011, 12:40:01 PM
XKCD's is amusing.
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Josquius on April 01, 2011, 12:43:50 PM
I never really experience April Fools in the real world. Nobody in my peer group is up early enough.
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Norgy on April 01, 2011, 12:49:34 PM
Quote from: Tyr on April 01, 2011, 12:43:50 PM
I never really experience April Fools in the real world. Nobody in my peer group is up early enough.

You sleep through the entire day?
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Malthus on April 01, 2011, 12:51:10 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 01, 2011, 07:54:33 AM
Quote from: Slargos on April 01, 2011, 07:24:26 AM
I had something great lined up for you, but now I will not bother.  :mad:

Repeating Otto Remer's joke of sawing the legs off Himmler's desk isn't funny.  :mad:

Sawing the legs off Himmler on the other hand ...  :D
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Caliga on April 01, 2011, 12:52:22 PM
What an awful thing to say Malthus! :mad:
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Ed Anger on April 01, 2011, 01:00:27 PM
Quote from: Norgy on April 01, 2011, 12:49:34 PM
Quote from: Tyr on April 01, 2011, 12:43:50 PM
I never really experience April Fools in the real world. Nobody in my peer group is up early enough.

You sleep through the entire day?

They are all drunkards.
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Josquius on April 01, 2011, 01:04:10 PM
Quote from: Norgy on April 01, 2011, 12:49:34 PM
Quote from: Tyr on April 01, 2011, 12:43:50 PM
I never really experience April Fools in the real world. Nobody in my peer group is up early enough.

You sleep through the entire day?


You do a trick after 12 and the fool is you.
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Caliga on April 01, 2011, 01:05:12 PM
You turn tricks?  That's hott.
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Brazen on April 01, 2011, 01:13:45 PM
This was my favourite today:
http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html (http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html)
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: MadImmortalMan on April 01, 2011, 01:15:57 PM
Quote from: Brazen on April 01, 2011, 01:13:45 PM
This was my favourite today:
http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html (http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html)


I was just going to post that.  :D
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: jamesww on April 01, 2011, 01:16:42 PM
The Register Guide to London's Silicon Roundabout Tech Startups:

http://m.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/01/silicon_roundabout_the_register_guide/ (http://m.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/01/silicon_roundabout_the_register_guide/)
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: MadImmortalMan on April 01, 2011, 01:37:50 PM
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/01/us-pants-saggy-odd-idUSTRE7303EA20110401

Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: MadImmortalMan on April 01, 2011, 01:46:31 PM
For Barrister:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/looflirpa/e8bb/


:lol:


Quote


Awesome Mini Apple Store Tugs at Your Wallet
Quality Package Design

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# Introduces children to the magic of Apple
# Includes store, figures, and 60+ accessories
# Use your own real iPhone 4 as the screen behind Steve Jobs in the Keynote Theater

Stylish technology nuggets made by Apple... we just can't seem to get enough. From iPod, to MacBook, to iPhone, to iPad. Even if we laugh our way through the announcement, thinking we'll "never buy an overgrown iPhone"... it happens again.

So when we spotted this amazing Apple Store Playset from PLAYMOBIL™ we were admittedly in a bit of a conundrum. On the one hand, it's a product designed for children much younger than ourselves. On the other hand, it's a tiny representation of the store which sells us all the shiny Apple goodies we can't resist. Then we noticed that the PLAYMOBIL™ iStore includes amazingly tiny iPhones, Macbooks, and iPads. Our resolve began to waver. A quick peek at the miniature Genius Bar and we were feeling a bit woozy. Then we saw the tiny Steve Jobs presenting in the Keynote Theater on the top floor and that was it. Our wallets popped out faster than you can say Jonathan Ive and we plunked down whatever money was needed to own this amazing playset.
Optional Line Pack Available

Of course, once we had the playset, we had to get the optional Line Pack to simulate our own exciting Apple product launches. Since it comes with a tiny Woz on a tiny Segway, it was a no-brainer. We decided that Apple & PLAYMOBIL™ together is the most unlikely and awesome collaboration ever. It changes everything.

Snag the PLAYMOBIL™ Apple Store "for the kids" then whisk it away to your office and set it on display. Over lunch, a bunch of us at ThinkGeek HQ get together and play Apple Store. Christian always gets to be Steve Jobs... damn it!


Product Features
Works with iPhone

    * Amazing PLAYMOBIL™ set introduces children to the magic of Apple technology
    * Interactive play teaches important social interaction skills
    * Includes everything pictured: entire store with figures and over 60 accessories
    * Store comes fully staffed with PLAYMOBIL™ Apple Store associates
    * Ground floor of Apple store features product demo tables, software shelves and kids corner
    * Top floor includes Genius Bar and Keynote Theater with mini Steve Jobs figure
    * Use your own real iPhone 4 as the screen behind Steve Jobs in the Keynote Theater (downloadable simulated keynote presentation available on the PLAYMOBIL™ website)
    * Purchase the optional Line Pack and stage your own Apple Device launch party!
    * Entire store measures 72 cm long x 36 cm deep x 40 cm high
    * Officially licensed Apple product

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSU3ijxkp8Y    :lmfao:
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Admiral Yi on April 01, 2011, 01:50:43 PM
Quote from: Tyr on April 01, 2011, 01:04:10 PM
You do a trick after 12 and the fool is you.

That's a retarded, pointless rule propogated by violent, greedy unemployed coal miners.
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: derspiess on April 01, 2011, 01:51:34 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on April 01, 2011, 01:15:57 PM
Quote from: Brazen on April 01, 2011, 01:13:45 PM
This was my favourite today:
http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html (http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html)


I was just going to post that.  :D

My wife still thinks it's real :lol:
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Josquius on April 01, 2011, 01:56:07 PM
Quote from: derspiess on April 01, 2011, 01:51:34 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on April 01, 2011, 01:15:57 PM
Quote from: Brazen on April 01, 2011, 01:13:45 PM
This was my favourite today:
http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html (http://mail.google.com/mail/help/motion.html)


I was just going to post that.  :D

My wife still thinks it's real :lol:

She's not the only one. I've a friend works at google who has posted it on FB quite matter of factly and there's a few people asking her about it.
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: MadImmortalMan on April 01, 2011, 02:05:38 PM
http://www.virgin.com/travel/news/branson-buys-pluto-reinstates-as-planet/
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: jamesww on April 01, 2011, 05:42:27 PM
Would suit one or two languishites:

http://www.firebox.com/product/3527/Bacon-Inhaler (http://www.firebox.com/product/3527/Bacon-Inhaler)
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Ed Anger on April 01, 2011, 05:50:09 PM
Quote from: jamesww on April 01, 2011, 05:42:27 PM
Would suit one or two languishites:

http://www.firebox.com/product/3527/Bacon-Inhaler (http://www.firebox.com/product/3527/Bacon-Inhaler)

http://www.firebox.com/product/2170/Maggie-Nut-Cracker

I love it so much. Daddy want.

You've been a naughty Brazil nut!
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Martinus on April 02, 2011, 02:03:19 AM
Quote from: jamesww on April 01, 2011, 06:28:48 PM

https://groups.google.com/group/uk.rec.sheds/msg/0b2081dede6f645a?hl=en (https://groups.google.com/group/uk.rec.sheds/msg/0b2081dede6f645a?hl=en)

That's nasty.  :lol:

I wonder why Apple users seem to be over-represented as targets of these jokes. Probably because they are smart and have sense of humour, so will figure it out.  :hmm:
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: sbr on April 02, 2011, 11:08:39 AM
Quote from: Martinus on April 02, 2011, 02:03:19 AM
Quote from: jamesww on April 01, 2011, 06:28:48 PM

https://groups.google.com/group/uk.rec.sheds/msg/0b2081dede6f645a?hl=en (https://groups.google.com/group/uk.rec.sheds/msg/0b2081dede6f645a?hl=en)

That's nasty.  :lol:

I wonder why Apple users seem to be over-represented as targets of these jokes. Probably because they are smart and have sense of humour, so will figure it out.  :hmm:

That or they are a mindless cult standing around waiting to be told what to do next.
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: Darth Wagtaros on April 02, 2011, 12:28:46 PM
I sent that George RR Martin story to a friend who freaked out about it and said she was throwing all the books away.
Title: Re: April Fools
Post by: garbon on April 02, 2011, 12:38:19 PM
Quote from: Darth Wagtaros on April 02, 2011, 12:28:46 PM
I sent that George RR Martin story to a friend who freaked out about it and said she was throwing all the books away.

Sounds appropriate.