Top Food Related April Fool’s Jokes

Companies tend to implement a creative April Fool’s Joke for three main reasons

1. to project that they are fun
2. to gain word of mouth exposure
3. to increase web traffic and brand awareness

At the end, a well crafted April Fool’s joke relates to trends such as a down turn economy.
For instance, Taco Bell promoting a $.25 taco labeled “Taco Bailout Day” would turn some eyes and start a viral conversation.
They would serve green chili verde “money” sauce.

On April 1, 1996, Taco Bell claimed that it had purchased the Liberty Bell. {read Taco Bell source}

On April 1, 1998, Burger King started advertising a Left-Handed Whopper. The condiments were “designed” to drip out the right side. Rumors circulated that several eager lefties tried ordering the burger. {read Burger King source}