Here Are the Worst April Fools' Day Things on the Internet
By The Big Lead

The worst day of the year is here as people lie, then say it was a prank, then get mad at other people for not getting the joke ... and, actually, this sounds a bit like every day so perhaps April Fools' Day is properly rated. And in the interest of full disclosure this very website has trafficked in the medium before, but 2016 was a much simpler time. On that we can all agree.
We're off to a hot start in the race for who can make the biggest April Fools' Day joke in the sports-media space. Clutch Points has come in from the top rope with an incredible entry, titled LeBron James out for the season with a torn BDH.
The punchline is probably worth checking out for yourself but if you'd like to be saved a click, here's the payoff there:
"I guess this is what we all get when we’re talking about an April Fools’ Day joke post about LeBron James tearing his… ugh… Big Dick Hanging."
In the interest in pragmatism, it's probably best not to dissect that one too much.
The U.S. Open Tennis Twitter account is also getting on in the fun (fun?) of the day by joking about using drone technology to deliver player towels during this summer's tournament.
BREAKING: The US Open to test the use of drone technology to deliver player towels at 2021 tournament. pic.twitter.com/4Asf4wuiap
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) April 1, 2021
Back in 2019 the same people floated the idea of dogs replacing humans as ball retrievers.
Yuengling joked responsibly about the existence of a Pierogy Pilsner for one run-on sentence before a legal disclaimer which made for a few funny sentences then disappointment because there have actually been worse ideas.
Rolling out our PA Party Pack collabs — our Pierogy Pilsner, a smooth
— Yuengling Brewery (@yuenglingbeer) April 1, 2021
brew featuring the inimitable @MrsTsPierogies in every sip, & our @UtzSnacks Crunchwave IPA — crisp, zippy and ready to partyyy.
Legal wants to add that “you can’t actually buy this beer.” #AprilFools pic.twitter.com/pvsakPSHT7
Some solid contenders early but we're expecting even more hats in the ring as the day goes on. Like this completely unneccessary jab at Montreal baseball fans by Tom Brady, lover of bad jokes and pointless photoshops.
With opening day today, excited to announce we’re bringing the Expos back to the MLB in 2022. Excited to be the first player/coach/owner in MLB history. pic.twitter.com/Sre5y5LUL2
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) April 1, 2021
The state of Delaware attempted to make what appears to be a joke about merging with the state of New Jersey. Seems like a thinly-veiled attempt to become a social media sensation like the state of New Jersey account.
New Jersey and Delaware will be merging to become one state, named “New Delaware”. We’re offering @NJGov a fresh start. We’ll forget about all that stuff in the past. The capital will be the @demembridge, jughandles will be banned, and the full coastline will be “the beach.” pic.twitter.com/TZ9i7UzKu2
— Delaware.gov (@delaware_gov) April 1, 2021
Even the Allstate Sugar Bowl got in on the act by putting together a lengthy feature on Shane Falco. Excellent execution and extremely harmless which makes you wonder how it fits with the overall motif of the holiday.
The #SugarBowl has featured many legendary players; as well as some less-than-stellar #SugarBowlers who rose from the ashes to greatness - like Shane Falco who showed heart & found glory at the pro football level. https://t.co/fCK8GfA0Ro #KeanuReeves #replacements @Jon_Favreau pic.twitter.com/bNI19MewEj
— Allstate Sugar Bowl (@SugarBowlNola) April 1, 2021
It is... unclear who this joke is supposed to be for. Maybe everybody who is passionate about Dude Wipes and spiked seltzers? We had to see it so you do, too.
Meet DUDE Wipes Bubble Guts
— DUDE Wipes (@DUDEwipes) April 1, 2021
The only hard seltzer infused with herbal laxatives. ?
Guaranteed to make you ? your ?
We’re putting the entire hard seltzer market on notice.
There’s a new king in town. ? pic.twitter.com/nQoeHTXTjW
One of the interesting things about this day is the ability for brands to come up with things that are jokes but should actually exist. Culver's has done that with the Wisconsin Cheese Curd.
One big Wisconsin Cheese Curd under a lightly buttered, toasted bun. Isn’t it beautiful? pic.twitter.com/NhLAISBySw
— Culver's Restaurants (@culvers) April 1, 2021
Or when a sports team introduces a new uniform that is ridiculous but also not that ridiculous, like the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Today seems like a good day to give you a sneak peek of our future City Edition jerseys ??? pic.twitter.com/B4mfCD7qIS
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 1, 2021
Credit where credit's due, though. Syracuse's track and cross-country teams, with runners too young to remember Seinfeld's NBC run, landed a great reference to an unforgettable character. We are thankful they properly set their alarm clock for that one.
We've added a former Olympian to the ? pic.twitter.com/c9jjOFKqzT
— Syracuse XC/Track (@CuseXCTF) April 1, 2021
Just lighthearted fun there. As opposed to DJ Quik, who will probably win this thing now, who posted about being shot twice and being en route to the hospital as a goof. That's a strong commitment to the bit, even if the bit needs some work.
Someone tell DJ Quik we need a word ?? pic.twitter.com/ZkDZCdezIV
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) April 1, 2021
Even the First Lady got involved.
First Lady Jill Biden played an April Fools prank by pretending to be a flight attendant named Jasmine, per pooler @Emilylgoodin
— Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) April 2, 2021
"Pool was indeed totally fooled but takes comfort in the fact that none of FLOTUS’ staff recognized Dr. Biden in disguise either." pic.twitter.com/lhDSa1CoP5
We'll provide all the relevant updates here so we can cringe — or delight — together.