The origin of April Fools Day is somewhat unclear. The day and celebration seem to have originated in various places and at various times. None of these origins are backed up by much evidence.
Many famous tricks and hoaxes have been done and then April Fools is said to let the person or people know that they have been tricked. The media has long had humor from April Fools day.
Schools have had their fair share of good April Fool's tricks. I went to a one room country school from 1945 to 1954. It was standard procedure that we try to get something over on the teacher. A hand bell was used to call students to class in the morning and after breaks like recess and noon hour. So in many of these schools the gong was taken out of the bell and when the teacher went out to shake the bell vigorously, nothing happened. Usually we were nearby so that we could see the teacher's reaction. We stood around for a minute as if we weren't going in the school and then everybody said April Fools. We weren't that smart as we did this every year.
The past seven days the Micro Manager has not been in good health. Somehow she came down with a stomach ailment that produced diarrhea for 4 days and then another two days to reach normal. Now she kept on a liquid diet for four days and then another two days of being careful what she ate. By days 5 and 6 she was very tired from lack of regular food. So she usually goes to the Casino for breakfast or lunch and she was determined to go. I said no way but she doesn't listen to me. My daughter said be careful and stay away from big heavy meals.
So About 11:30 yesterday morning the Micro Manager had her coat ready. She was going out for lunch no matter what. She thoroughly enjoyed a steak sandwich.
So this morning , a while after breakfast she said, "Guess what . I've got diarrhea again." She quickly said April Fools before I jumped through the roof.
It' been a long time since there was a good April Fool's trick was played around here.
Hope she gets to feeling better so she doesn't have to fool you! Linda in Kansas
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ReplyDeleteI am glad your wife is feeling better and was able to go out for the lunch. Take care, enjoy your day!
Eating out is important now as she no longer likes to cook.
DeleteLol. She got you, Red. Well done to her.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of her few times at humor. It was good to see.
DeleteThat's funny, but I hope she's over it. I smiled at the joke, too.
ReplyDeleteShe has recovered well but it was a struggle for a few days.
DeleteGosh. I hope your Micro manager gets well soon.
ReplyDeleteThat isn't a good April Fool!
She's recovered but it was a concerning situation.
DeleteHope she continues to feel good! You have the whole year to think of an April Fool trick to pull on her in 2025! ;)
ReplyDeleteGood point. I should make some plans.
DeleteWhen in college, inevitably on April 1, one of our classes would hand us a test or pop quiz that said read the entire thing first before starting and the final line would say something like, wait ten minutes, sign your name and hand it in without doing any of the test/quiz. Every year, there would be a bunch of bewildered people wondering how we were able to get it done so fast as they furiously scribbled out answers.
ReplyDeleteI remember this prank. I had forgotten all about it.
DeleteHigh 5 to the Micro Manager for her April fools! Hope she recovers completely soon. As for you, Red, have a good week ahead!
ReplyDeleteShe has recovered and the weather will be nice for a few days.
DeleteGottcha! I'm glad it was only a trick.
ReplyDeleteI was relieved too.
DeleteThe hand bell made me laugh. The other wouldn't have, but no doubt some of the things we laugh at might not be funny to others.
ReplyDeleteRural teachers in country schools sometimes had a rough time from students and parents.
DeleteWell, the micromanage sure scared the crap out of you!!!
ReplyDeleteNice comment.
DeleteAlthough I am a fool, I have never gotten into April Fools. I don't think I have enough imagination.
ReplyDeleteShe got you good!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that Jean played an April Fool's joke successfully upon you! Also I am glad to hear she got through that nasty period of poorliness.
ReplyDeletein my country April fool was being played in years when i was growing up . The April Fools day and Valentine's day were celebrated like they were important national days though without holidays until some years back when suddenly people on social media started to revolt against and celebration of such days has been missed here since last two years or so.
ReplyDeletei enjoyed reading how the day was played by students when you were teacher dear Red :)
i am grateful that Jean has recovered from diarrhea ,and she was feeling great enough to play trick on you :)
Micro Manager has a funny sense of humor. My dear husband came in and said "I've finally cleaned up the garage." When later I went outside and it was apparently like before, he said "April Fools!" He got the look, hahaha!
ReplyDeleteGood gosh! I'm so glad she's feeling better. You were getting me worried. Gee... my husband and I keep forgetting about April Fools but now I'll try to remember for next year. Then again, my memory isn't doing so well lately. Please take care of yourself and each other.
ReplyDeleteHah!
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