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34 of the Cheekiest April Fool’s Day Jokes for 2025. How Many Did You Fall For?

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April Fool’s Day used to be about swapping sugar for salt. Now? Itโ€™s a full-blown content war on our feedsโ€”and the brands are winning. From fake product drops to wild collabs no one asked for, social media turns into a playground of pranks, and honestly, weโ€™re here for it. Itโ€™s chaotic. Itโ€™s clever. And itโ€™s comedy gold.

Here are some of the April Fool’s Day jokes that made us laugh, scroll back, and question reality (just a little). Spotted a good one we missed? Tell us in the comments โ€“ we might just add it to the hit list.


34 of the funniest April Fools Day Jokes for 2025

1. Mile High Spin Class? Alliance Airlines Goes Pedal-Powered

Alliance Airlines went full Tour de Flight this April Fool’s Day with the launch of passenger-powered planes. Forget jet enginesโ€”just slap on some Lycra and start pedalling. The more you pump, the faster you fly. Bonus perks? In-flight workouts, leg day at 30,000 feet, and frequent flyer points for every sweaty kilometre. Aviationโ€™s never been this quads-on.

2.ย  $99 Supercar? Team 18 & East Coast Car Rentals Take You for a Spin

Team 18 and East Coast Car Rentals nearly broke the internet with their April Foolsโ€™ dream deal: a 2025 Chevy Camaro ZL1 for just $99 a day. Race car vibes, full throttle fantasy โ€“ until you read the fine print. No keys, no burnout, just a beautifully executed prank that had us all checking our bank accounts.

3. Now You See Itโ€ฆ You Donโ€™t: AFP Goes Full Invisi-Car

The AFP dropped straight 🔥 this April Foolsโ€™ with the reveal of their latest crime-fighting weapon: a fully invisible stealth patrol car. Matte finish? Check. Silent engine? Obviously. Mega stealth mode? You wish you could see it. Canโ€™t spot it in the photo? Exactly. Thatโ€™s the point, babe. Criminals, consider yourselves shook. 🚔

4. Operation Fork and Order: Vic Police Launches โ€˜Taskforce Silverwhereโ€™

Victoria Police served up one of the funniest (and most relatable) April Foolsโ€™ this year, unveiling Taskforce Silverwhereโ€”a crackdown on office kitchen chaos. From soup spoon salad-eaters to desk-drawer cutlery hoarders, no oneโ€™s safe. With Forkensics leading the charge, the mission is simple: restore peace to shared lunch spaces and protect the innocent from butter knife yoghurts. Itโ€™s petty crime, tackled seriously. May the fork be with you.

5. GH Eats Launches with Lightning-Fast (but Short) Delivery

Greyhounds as Pets WA came sprinting into April Foolsโ€™ with GH Eatsโ€”a new greyhound-powered food delivery service promising ultra-fast serviceโ€ฆ within 500 metres. Bonus? Every order comes โ€œpre-taste testedโ€ by your delivery dog. No refunds. No complaints. Just vibes and very enthusiastic couriers.

6. Virgin Australia Now Accepting Emotional Baggage

Virgin Australia had us all laughing (and maybe feeling a little seen) with their April Foolsโ€™ announcement of an Emotional Baggage Check. Finally, a way to leave your ex, your inbox and your existential dread at the counter. Therapy at 30,000 feet? Yes please.

7. Swipe Right at the Station: Transport NSW Launches โ€˜Sliding Doorsโ€™

Transport NSW rolled into April Foolsโ€™ with Sliding Doorsโ€”a fake dating app for public transport lovers. Because who hasnโ€™t locked eyes with a stranger over a delayed train announcement? Whether youโ€™re into timetables or tap-ons, this prank promised love at first rideโ€ฆ just donโ€™t actually go looking for the download.

8. Year 13? Say It Ainโ€™t So!

The NSW Department of Education had students sweating with their April Foolsโ€™ prank, announcing an extra year of high school. The โ€œYear 13โ€ bombshell dropped at Wollongong High sparked shock, laughter, and a few priceless reactions. Sorry kids โ€“ just kidding (for now).

9. Western Sydneyโ€™s Gettingโ€ฆ The Big Aรงaรญ Bowl?

Move over Big Banana, thereโ€™s a cooler Big Thing coming to town. The NSW Government stirred up social media with their April Foolsโ€™ reveal of The Big Aรงaรญ Bowl โ€“ a towering 10-metre tribute to smoothie bowl lovers everywhere. With artist impressions showing a gloriously over-the-top fruit and granola-topped sculpture, the only hiccup? Figuring out how to stop it from melting.

10. Tassie to Mainland by Bridge? Meet the $250B Trans-Bass Expressway

Forget the ferryโ€”Tasmaniaโ€™s getting a 350km bridge to the mainland. Dubbed the Trans-Bass Expressway, this April Foolsโ€™ whopper came complete with plans for fuel stops, fast food and a halfway-point lookout. Price tag? A casual $250 billion. Start your enginesโ€ฆ in your dreams.

11. Drop Bears Have Landed โ€“ Wildlife Park Welcomes New โ€œResidentsโ€

In the most Aussie April Foolsโ€™ twist of the day, Ballarat Wildlife Park claimed to have welcomed Thylarctos Plummetusโ€”better known as DROP BEARS. Fierce, elusive, and hilariously fake, these mythical marsupials supposedly drop from trees to feed, though luckily for us, there are โ€œno recorded fatalities.โ€ Sadly (or thankfully), theyโ€™re not on displayโ€”but you can still visit their cuter, non-lethal cousins.

12. Sleep Tightโ€ฆ Next to 42 Alligators? Reptile Parkโ€™s Luxe Glamping Goes Wild

The Australian Reptile Park went full jaws and jokes this April Foolsโ€™ with their Alligator Glamping Experience. For a cool $399.99, guests could supposedly camp in king-sized luxuryโ€ฆ right in the middle of an alligator lagoon. Gourmet brekkie, pro photos, and 42 reptilian roommates? Itโ€™s glamping meets danger zoneโ€”and absolutely, hilariously fake.

13. Ryobi Launches the Tool Shedโ€™s Hottest New Appliance

Ryobi Australia turned up the heat with their April Foolsโ€™ drop: the 18V ONE+ Cordless Air Fryer. Promising crispy chips on the job site and tradie snacks on the go, this powerful little beast runs on the same battery as your drill. Cordless, convenientโ€ฆ and completely fake. But letโ€™s be honest, weโ€™d buy it.

14. Shapes Inspired byโ€ฆ Chiko?!

Two Aussie icons, one cheeky combo! Chiko had us doing a double-take with their April Foolsโ€™ โ€œShapes Inspired by Chikoโ€ launch. Imagine the crispy goodness of Shapes infused with the, uhโ€ฆ unique flavour of a Chiko Roll. Crunchy, savoury, and 100% not happening (thankfully). Still, weโ€™d probably give it a crack. Just once. Maybe.

15. Subway x Birds Eye Drop the Footlong Chip Butty Bomb

Subway and Birds Eye came in hot and crunchy this April Fool’s Day with the most Aussie collab ever: the Footlong Chip Butty. Stacked with Golden Crunch chips and serious carby chaos, this โ€œrelation-chipโ€ had fans questioning everythingโ€”mainly, why this isnโ€™t actually real. Holy chip, indeed.

16. Bakers Delightโ€™s Brunch Buns Go Rogue

Bakers Delight absolutely lost the plot (in the best way) with their Brunch Collection drop: Baked Bean, Mi Goreng, and Sushi Hot Cross Buns. Yep, carbs on carbs, on seaweed-wrapped carbs. Equal parts cursed and curious, these Frankenstein buns had the internet spirallingโ€”and honestly, weโ€™d try at least one. Maybe.

17. Fantastic Snacks Unveils Fairy Bread-Inspired Treats

Fantastic Snacks delighted fans with their April Foolsโ€™ announcement of a new snack inspired by the beloved Australian party staple, fairy bread. This playful twist on a nostalgic favorite had many Aussies reminiscing about childhood celebrations and craving a taste of this whimsical creation.

18. Step Into Sweetness with FruCrocs

FruChocs always drop a great one every April Fool’s Day and this year they didn’t disappoint, taking April Foolsโ€™ fashion to the next level with their limited edition FruCrocs! Bright orange kicks decked out with chocolatey charms. Comfy? Absolutely. Stylish? Questionable. Essential? Obviously. These sweet shoes had fans wondering if they were realโ€ฆ and secretly hoping they were.

19. Croc-Proof Crocs: The Ultimate Aussie Survival Shoe

Anaconda took the April Foolsโ€™ crown with their latest โ€œinnovationโ€ โ€“ Croc-Proof Crocs. Designed to protect you from, wellโ€ฆ crocs, these bad boys come with crocodile-repelling tech, an invisible forcefield, and full coverage (unless youโ€™re in thongs, sorry). Stylish and lifesaving? Add to cart immediately.

20. Tyrepower Drops Sizzlinโ€™ New Range: Scented Tyres

Tyrepower WA rolled into April Foolsโ€™ with a nose-turning twistโ€”scented tyres. From Eucalyptus and New Car Smell to full-blown Sausage Sizzle, these rubber beauties had people imagining burnouts that smell like Bunnings on a Saturday. Grips like a dream, smells like a snag. Too good to be true? You bet.

21. Unidenโ€™s Game Plan: NRL-Themed Two-Ways for Diehard Fans

Uniden joined the April Foolsโ€™ lineup with a โ€œgame-changingโ€ product: NRL-coloured 2-way radios. Whether youโ€™re on the job, at the game or just yelling at your mate from 10 metres away, now you can do it in team colours. Limited stock, limited seriousnessโ€”and 100% a stitch-up.

22. SA Power Networks Launches Stobie Polesโ€ฆ to the Moon

Houston, we have a prank! SA Power Networks announced their โ€œgroundbreakingโ€ space collab, sending iconic Stobie poles to the moon to power future lunar missions. Because when it comes to reliable infrastructure, why stop at Earth? A perfectly executed April Fools’ that had South Aussies dreaming of solar panels and powerlines on the moon.

23. Hahndorf Drops the Big Bratwurst Bombshell

Hahndorf went full throttle this April Fool’s Day with plans to open The Big Bratwurst โ€“ a $250 million sausage-themed amusement park celebrating its German roots in the most ridiculous way possible. Giant brat rides, smiling snags, and mustard-drenched madness? Sign us up. Or donโ€™t. Either way, itโ€™s the wurst (and best) prank weโ€™ve seen all day.

24. Menz Chocolate World Coming to the Old Le Cornu Site (Finally!)

South Aussies have waited years to find out whatโ€™s happening with the iconic Le Cornu siteโ€ฆ and now we know. The team at Menz have confirmed itโ€™s becoming Menz Chocolate World! From the FruChocs Freefall to the Polly Waffle Waterslide, this choccie-themed fun park promises thrills, spills, and sweet treats galore. Sadly for those already packing their bags โ€“ this was one perfectly executed April Foolsโ€™ daydream.

And then there’s the sporting clubs…

25. Cherry-Evans Joins the Bunnies? Souths Drop a Bombshell

The South Sydney Rabbitohs had footy fans in full meltdown mode with their April Foolsโ€™ โ€œannouncementโ€ of signing Manly star Daly Cherry-Evans for 2026. Not only thatโ€”captaincy duties, swap deal, and all. A bold moveโ€ฆ if it were true. Easily one of the most believable stitch-ups of the day.

ย 26. Sunshine Unitedโ€™s New Recruit: Straight Outta Left Field

Sunshine United Cricket Club bowled a beauty this April Foolsโ€™ โ€“ teasing the signing of a mystery international recruit with zero experience but โ€œgreat vibes and a solid TikTok following.โ€ Because who needs batting stats when youโ€™ve got clout, right? It was bold, ridiculous, and exactly the kind of energy we love from a local club not afraid to take the piss.

27. Royal Australian Navy Band Sets Sail withโ€ฆ Kazoos?

The Royal Australian Navy Band went full comedy mode this April Foolsโ€™ with a recruitment call for bagpipes, nose-flute, and the mighty kazoo. No experience? No problem. Just bring your best nasal solo and a good sense of humour. Easily the most chaotic jam session the seas never saw.

28. SmudgeShield: Drakeโ€™s Fingerprint-Fighting Forcefield

Sick of smudged deli glass? So are the crew at Drakes Supermarkets. This April Foolsโ€™ Day, they unleashed SmudgeShield โ€“ the ultimate (fake) solution to the grubby crime scene that is the deli counter. No more nose prints, greasy fingers or mystery smears โ€“ just crystal-clear views of your salami. Bold. Brilliant. Utterly fake.

29. Dare Iced Coffee Unveils Decaf Edition

Dare Iced Coffee joined the April Foolsโ€™ fun by announcing a Decaf version of their popular beverage. Known for delivering a caffeine kick, this tongue-in-cheek โ€œlaunchโ€ teased fans with the idea of a caffeine-free Dare, prompting playful reactions from their coffee-loving audience. While some appreciated the joke, others were momentarily taken aback by the thought of a decaf Dare.

30. Big M Goes Green with Matcha Edition

Big M stirred the pot this April Foolsโ€™ with the โ€œlaunchโ€ of a limited-edition Matcha flavour. The blend of green tea and classic milk had some fans intrigued, others confused, and most just laughing. While it wonโ€™t be hitting shelves anytime soon, it definitely stirred up the comments section!

31. Yoplait Drops Zooper Dooper Fairy Floss Yoghurt Collab

Yoplait had everyone questioning reality with their Zooper Dooper Fairy Floss Pearl yoghurt. Yep, strawberry yoghurt packed with candy-coloured pearls and a nostalgic sugar hit straight from your childhood. Itโ€™s creamy, itโ€™s chaotic, and itโ€™s probably illegal in five countries โ€“ but hey, itโ€™s April Fools

32. Violet Crumbleโ€ฆ Now for Pets?!

Itโ€™s the way it shatters that matters โ€“ even for your furry, feathered, and fishy friends! Violet Crumble announced a new pet-friendly choc honeycomb range with treats for dogs, cats, birds, and fish. Because if humans love it, why shouldnโ€™t our pets? While weโ€™re pretty sure no vet approved this, it definitely wins for most inclusive (and ridiculous) treat of the year.

33. Say Hello to the Suzuki Slimny โ€“ The Thinnest 4WD Youโ€™ll Never Drive

Suzuki went full chaos mode this April Foolsโ€™ with the Slimnyโ€”a two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive (yep, you read that right). A mashup of Jimny muscle and motorcycle minimalism, the Slimny squeezes down hallways, dodges traffic, and defies logic. Itโ€™s narrow, itโ€™s nimble, itโ€™s not realโ€”but damn, itโ€™s got attitude.


And finally, here’s a really clever way to stitch up your kids!

34. Mum Pulls the Ultimate Easter Stitch-Up with โ€œChocolateโ€ Eggs

This April Foolsโ€™ Day, one mum from Adventure Snacks pulled a savage (and genius) prank on her kids โ€“ carefully unwrapping a Cadbury Easter egg, removing the chocolate, and replacing it with real eggs. The result? Cracked expectations and priceless reactions. Itโ€™s the kind of parenting mischief we fully support.

@adventuresnacks_officialPoor kids 🤣 Anyone else doing something silly for tomorrow? 👀โ™ฌ SUPA GOOD!!! (from Dog Man) – Yung Gravy


From chip-packed butties to rogue drop bears and DIY-powered planes, April Foolsโ€™ Day 2025 delivered laughs in every corner of the internet. Brands, businesses and even government agencies brought their A-gameโ€”some fooled us, some just made us snort with laughter. One thingโ€™s certain: Aussies absolutely nail a good prank. Seen a cracker we havenโ€™t included? Let us knowโ€”thereโ€™s always room for one more!

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Belinda's a passionate advocate for community and connection. As the founder of the Mum Central Network sheโ€™s committed to celebrating the journey that is Australian parenthood. Mum to two cheeky boys, and wife to her superstar husband, they live a busy but crazy lifestyle in Adelaide. Great conversation, close friends and good chocolate are her chosen weapons for daily survival. Oh, and bubbles. Champagne is key.

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