10 Ways to Play the Fool at Work

The most memorable April 1 office hoaxes
By Michael Quinn,  Newser User
Posted Apr 1, 2008 11:40 AM CDT

A good April Fools' prank can really liven up the office, and 32% of us have been on the giving or receiving end. CNN draws 10 of the best workplace gags from an annual CareerBuilder survey.

  1. Put pants and shoes in a men’s room stall to make it look as if there’s someone in there . . . for hours
  2. Stock the soda vending machine with beer

  1. All the women in the office individually tell the boss—confidentially—that they’re pregnant
  2. Send a fake love note from one co-worker to another
  3. Tack a sign on the restroom door: “The company ran out of toilet tissue, please use your own resources."
For the full list, click the link below. (More humor stories.)

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