Best of April Fool’s Day 2012
Each year, April Fool’s Day gives us all something to smile about. The internet was made for this – allowing pranks, jokes and funny myths to spread like wild fire. In case you missed them, here’s a round up of favourites for 2012.
1. Gmail Tap
Smartphone keyboards are so overwhelming. There are too many keys causing us all major anxiety problems each time simply want to reach out to others. Don’t worry folks, Google is on the case with Gmail Tap.
2. Shaun Ryder to advise on Government on class
Second prize to, The Guardian. Bloody hilarious and could only have been topped by Ed Milliband asking George Clooney to advise him on how to be attractive, interesting and have real moral and political values.
After a week of gaffes, No 10 calls in the Happy Mondays singer who helps to launch a T-shirt campaign to banish ‘pastygate’
• In pictures: Ryder’s celebritiy friends help launch the ‘We’re All Eating This Together’ T-shirt campaign
In a move that will astonish both critics and supporters, David Cameron has appointed the controversial Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder as a special adviser on social class, following a series of political missteps since the budget.
The decision is believed to have been taken after urgent discussions between the so-called Quad group of ministers, comprising Cameron, George Osborne, Nick Clegg and Danny Alexander, the chief secretary to the treasury.
Read in full on The Guardian.co.uk
3. Darth Vader on Tom Tom
Tom Tom introduces the Darth Vader voice onto its famous navigation system. Research proves that Darth’s voice is guaranteed to calm passengers and prevent babies/ kids screaming in the car.
4. Google Racing
Google is on fire today! Concept: autonomous race cars – self driving racing cars. Drivers can now take a break and spend more time with their families.
NASCAR is supporting Google’s new racing division based on autonomous vehicle technology.
Read and watch in full on Nascar.com
5. Ikea Ad – Australia
Courtesy of @Prakky on Twitter – well spotted.
6. The Coalition Government
Courtesy of @MadamMiaow on Twitter.
Simple but effective.
7. Google Australia’s Street Roo project
The Aussies have a wicked sense of humour. This one just in from Google down under. Always innovative, what better way to map the outback than to strap a camera on a Kangaroo’s head!
Exploring the Outback, once bounce at a time!
Read more on the Google Australia official blog.
8. Apple 42 inch iTV exclusive – Stuff.tv
A short and sharp preview of Apple’s new iTV from Stuff.tv
10. 8-Bit Google Maps
This ‘old skool’ version of Google maps has replaced the usual version.
8-Bit London
8-Bit Streetview
8-Bit Buckingham Palace
Please don’t let this be for just one day!
Lame-ass award!
And finally, the prize for the most lame-ass April Fool’s Joke goes to….Virgin Volcanic for simply being too obvious to the point of not being funny at all!
See for yourself on the Virgin Volcanic micro site.
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