What exactly is it that makes an April Fools' joke so bad? Is it when it's unbelievable, unimaginative, or just not funny?
Maybe it's a combination.
In other news, here are some we've seen today in the UK.
Tesco's bouncing supermarket aisles
Bouncy aisles were developed with #TOWIE's @lucy_meck. She'll also be passing on her Tumble skills to our colleagues! pic.twitter.com/1VoQh9w3Hq— Tesco (@Tesco) April 1, 2015
Santander's cycle-thru banking
Coming soon to a London street near you? Santander announces plans for first Cycle-Thru branch #SantanderCycles pic.twitter.com/odIxr7Eftd— Santander UK (@santanderuk) April 1, 2015
Pieminster's pie candles...
...which already exist.
Pieminister sets the world on fire with a new range of pie-scented candles for the home http://t.co/GdpQKUpmNG pic.twitter.com/L7TjmrxSzb— pieminister (@pieminister) April 1, 2015
Fitness First's pet fitness classes
We are excited to announce the launch of #PetFreestyle today! Available at selected clubs only. pic.twitter.com/FN9IqWg5nN— Fitness First UK (@FitnessFirstUK) April 1, 2015
Pot Noodle's air freshener
Wheelie good news. Our car air freshener is about to hit the roads! pic.twitter.com/vplAz1wq5L— Pot Noodle (@Pot_Noodle) April 1, 2015
This
Ginsters launch new Essex "chicken and chardonnay' pasty with edible jazzles #AprilFools pic.twitter.com/u78KY3D2BA— Andrew Bloch (@AndrewBloch) April 1, 2015
Fiat's flavoured 500
They actually paid to have it promoted.
*Drum roll* We’ve teamed up with @JellyBellyUK to bring you the first ever flavoured #500. #Flavoured500 pic.twitter.com/0wwbdALXCM— FIAT UK (@FIAT_UK) March 31, 2015
Groupon's Bark Like A Dog course
Dogs with owners who #BarkLikeADog are 62% happier than dogs with non-communicative owners → http://t.co/9cIOci3FpH pic.twitter.com/uSizdaP2EF— Groupon UK (@Groupon_UK) April 1, 2015
Hailo's piggyback app
Hailo launches 'piggyback' feature to help city dwellers get around more easily #AprilFools pic.twitter.com/8GKn9I30ny— Andrew Bloch (@AndrewBloch) April 1, 2015
Domino's robot driver
This one's not bad, but how much effort for one gag?
The #DomiNoDriver spotted out and about delivering Greatness on-the-go! Visit http://t.co/TdlR2vKVK8. https://t.co/e4mJA2QDWZ— Domino's Pizza UK (@Dominos_UK) April 1, 2015
Pizza Hut's scratch-and-sniff menu
Introducing the Pizza Hut #ScratchAndSniff menu... https://t.co/0DJORLrOL4— Pizza Hut UK (@pizzahutuk) April 1, 2015
Carlsberg's drone deliveries
@CarlsbergUK Can you deliver other Beers as Carlsberg is revolting?— A Drake [z0la25™]CFC (@AllisterDrake) April 1, 2015
The BBC's job app
We're hiring! Application details to follow. pic.twitter.com/aLKUVWoUjt— BBC Two (@BBCTwo) April 1, 2015
All the Jeremy Clarkson LOLs
Jeremy Clarkson to become 'special advisor on transport' to David Cameron http://t.co/EhB6ASjxza pic.twitter.com/lNs8kotlND— The Independent (@Independent) April 1, 2015
Clarkson tells @Guardian his shock fossil fuel conversion like "ramming on the brakes on the autobahn to Damascus" http://t.co/ZgZt3dYU3h— Stuart Millar (@stuartmillar159) April 1, 2015
News: Jeremy Clarkson to record hip hop album. http://t.co/qb7XZU18kz pic.twitter.com/i3uRbkzImW— CLASH (@clash_music) April 1, 2015
Gumtree's gum tea
Extra points for the tired Lionel Richie reference and the laughing-at-your-own-joke exclamation mark.
Hello, is it GumTea you're looking for! https://t.co/MR1etdDtsj— Gumtree.com (@Gumtree) April 1, 2015
Walkers' self-seasoning crisps
We are excited to announce something that will revolutionise Walkers forever: our new self-seasoning potatoes! pic.twitter.com/jFoYGzGByZ— Walkers Crisps (@walkers_crisps) April 1, 2015
Of course there were a couple of good ones too.
So many people are falling for this :D #AprilFools pic.twitter.com/kUo6o7obYw— Dr Paul Coxon (@paulcoxon) April 1, 2015
Delighted to announce the new comments paywall on @thejournal_ie Details here: http://t.co/hNMGXiI4jk pic.twitter.com/6G0EgSkShe— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) April 1, 2015
Literally, a couple.