Some people can't handle April Fools....

Obama, Nascar In April Fools Prank "Gone Too Far"

Car and Driver magazine is now apologizing for a prank "gone too far," after they announced earlier Wednesday morning that President Obama had ordered Chevrolet and Dodge to pull NASCAR funding by the end of the season if the failing auto companies hope to receive further federal assistance.

The Whole Foods webpage seems to have a pretty fun April Fools thing happening.

The "Sure Deal" featured product is "organic air" at $6.99 for .02-ounce bottles in original, sea breeze, mountain wind, and salt and vinegar varieties.

The Whole Foods webpage seems to have a pretty fun April Fools thing happening.

Are you sure that's a joke? I'm pretty sure I saw that by the cafe checkout today.

Museum of Hoaxes offers its Top 100 April Fool's Hoaxes of All Time.

Yesterday my car wouldn't start so I bought a bike. Instead of Target I went to Aviation Cyclery because once I'd stopped in there to buy lights and the cashier insisted on installing them for me while I waited. As I browsed the selection of luxury bicycles the clerk approached and asked if I had any questions.

"How does a one-speed cost so much?"

He laughed and suggested maybe I should go to Target. I confessed I'd been at Target the day before and I came to his shop specifically because I'd gotten great service and wanted to pay it back. "Do you ever sell used bikes?"

"I've got a ladies' bike in the back for $50."

"I'd like that one, please."

Of course then I needed a helmet, (it's totally cute, yes I will take pics.) lights and a lock. I spent more on accessories than I did on my bike but I Can Haz Bike! It feels just a little bit like Christmas morning.

Aw, how nice! I love great customer service.

I keep idly thinking about getting a tricycle (I never learned to ride a bike and I don't want to start now), but then I glumly contemplate bike helmets, find nothing that I like, and give up on the whole notion.

Museum of Hoaxes offers its Top 100 April Fool's Hoaxes of All Time.

Does ita know about this one?

#71: Michigan Shark Experiment
In 1981 the Herald-News in Roscommon, Michigan reported that 3 lakes in northern Michigan had been selected to host "an in-depth study into the breeding and habits of several species of fresh-water sharks." Two thousand sharks were to be released into the lakes including blue sharks, hammerheads, and a few great whites. The experiment was designed to determine whether the sharks could survive in the cold climate of Michigan. The federal government was said to be spending $1.3 million to determine this. A representative from the National Biological Foundation was quoted as saying that there would probably be a noticeable decline in the populations of other fish in the lake because "the sharks will eat about 20 pounds of fish each per day, more as they get older." County officials were said to have protested the experiment, afraid of the hazard it would pose to fishermen and swimmers, but their complaints had been ignored by the federal government. Furthermore, fishermen had been forbidden from catching the sharks. The Herald-News received a flurry of letters in response to the announcement.

But, Jilli, think of how charming you'd look riding around on this!

I went in thinking I'd spend $200 on a new one-speed (only to find that the cheapest was $299) and I ended up spending $130 on a used ten speed plus all the gear. You can bet I'll be back there for a basket & a bell & probably a more comfy seat.