Not to be a party pooper...but why can't the April Fools jokes be limited to the lounge?

[Horse with no Name]

More than once I have clicked on something with anticipation only to have it whisked away.
I'm all for fun...but this is a little much.:shrug:

[allalone]

1. I was wishing that myself.

waste of time.

[depakid]

2. What fun would that be?

That would be like Halloween with scaring all the kids!

Clever pranks are great- they keep us on our toes.

[Horse with no Name]

3. Not when you have limited time to come in and peruse

and half of what you click is a joke.
I've been in several times today briefly and left empty-handed.:shrug:

[LiberalVoice]

4. key word being "clever".

I'd say 90% of the jokes are far from it.

[TahitiNut]

5. Amen. Just like New Years Eve is "amateur night" for drinkers ...

... April Fools Day is "amateur day" for folks aspiring to have a sense of humor. :dunce:

[originalpckelly]

9. Oh come on, you have to admit this one is a good one...

though it was in the lounge:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x6371931

[Skip Intro]

6. Then they should be easy to spot before clicking on them, yes?

I really don't see the big deal.

Its only for one day...

[depakid]

12. A simple frequency distribution

shows us that most pranks will be less than clever- though there have been a couple of good ones.

To extend the analogy, most Halloween costumes and displays are lame- but every once in a while you get a really good one that even gives the adults a fright!

[pennylane100]

7. In England, April Fools jokes should only be played until 12 noon.

The you could tell the person "now the time is past twelve o'clock, so you're the fool and I am not.

However it has been many years since I left and maybe that rule no longer applies.

[Lex]

8. I agree with you, HWNN.

:thumbsup:

[KingFlorez]

10. They are just jokes

They shouldn't be taken so seriously

[tecelote]

11. Sad.

I expected more from DU.

But, hey, you have your agenda too. Eh?!

[pinto]

13. Locking.

Folks are taking this way too seriously.

Seriously.

Thanks for your consideration.