20 food pranks that will give you trust issues

Some people just want to watch the world burn.
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Andrea Romano
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First rule of April Fools' Day: never accept food from anyone.

And we mean anyone -- not your mom, your grandpa and especially not your coworkers. Because this day is a maddening free-for-all of people who are trying to trick or potentially poison you at every turn.


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Just to be safe, go on a 24-hour fast or pack your own lunch in a safe container that will be within eyesight at all times.

And above all, trust no one.

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1. Freezing their breakfast cereal.

You've ruined the most important meal of the day. Congrats.


2. Chocolate-covered Brussel sprouts.

Have you no shame?


3. Fake eggs.

Peach, yogurt and apples. This is not what we want right now.


4. Caramel onions.

Offensive.


5. Hiding vegetables in their treats.

This is not okay.


6. Toothpaste Oreos.

A classic, but we still don't appreciate it.


7. Mustard toothpaste.

No no no. This is the opposite of clean.


8. The ol' switheroo.

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Not cool.


9. Undrinkable drinks.

How are we to quench our thirsts this way? How?


10. Cake McNuggets.

We will only tolerate this because there is cake involved.


11. Balloon cake.

You have ruined this day.


12. A healthy alternative to donuts.

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No thank you, please. We will take the donuts.


13. Cheesy orange juice.

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This is not how we get out vitamin C.


14. Mixing M&M's with Skittles.

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You monster.


15. A fresh batch of brownies.

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Yes, you are hilarious.


16. Play-doh gum

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This is dangerous.


17. Chicken shower.

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Do not. Just do not.


18. A taco windshield wiper.

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Wasted a perfectly good taco. Are you happy now?


19. Microwaved soap to look like bread.

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How dare?


20. A toasty shower.

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Please leave our home.

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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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