This year, before April 1, things started buzzing on social media. Left and right you came across announcements of the most bizarre new products and services. But who really stood out this year? We have compiled a list of the 10 most unique and best found jokes of this year.
You probably know the drill. You're in the car and suddenly feel like a HEMA smoked sausage or a vegetarian "also sausage." HEMA has come up with something ideal for this: the sausage drive-thru. For people who fancy a quick half sausage or want to get the vegetarian also sausage for the stew. HEMA showed the concept via Instagram. Is this an April 1 joke that will eventually be worked out after all?
It would just happen to you as a driver, leaving the tailgate open of the truck which then causes the entire street to be covered with a new taste of Stelz. TikTok and Instagram show the driver complaining about how stupid she was for leaving the lid open, while other videos show students taking the free cans. A very nice marketing trick combined with April 1!
A collaboration between Gall & Gall and Van Wijngaarden brought about this wonderful flavor. Gall & Gall partnered with the company behind Zaanse mayo to create a flavor that it says is "a unique blend of smooth, creamy flavors with a hint of excitement." Whether many people will line up for the new liqueur remains to be seen.
Flügel came up with a new job posting on Instagram last week: quality manager. After 25 years, supposedly their quality manager would be stepping down. What did you need for it? Good taste buds to taste Flügel every day. Many people responded to the invitation, but this turned out to be a thoughtful April 1 joke. Surely this would be the ideal job!
You probably know it. You're in bed with your partner and you want to sleep soundly, but suddenly your partner comes rolling over to your side or taps you. IKEA has come up with something for this. An electrically adjustable transparent partition so you have the romance of sleeping together, but you also have your own space. IKEA shows off the innovative product via Instagram .
Adidas comes up with an innovative concept: 'The Box Shoe'. To ensure that shoes no longer need to be transported in a shoe box, Adidas chooses to create the new shoe from a box. Many people wondered about the practical part of the shoe and it quickly became a discussion. In the end, it all turned out to be an April 1 prank. However, Adidas is giving away 1 pair via a giveaway for enthusiasts of the concept.
Do you always have the sprinkles falling off the first bite of your sandwich? A revolutionary product that combines butter and sprinkles. No more sprinkles falling off your bread! Blue Band introduces the product on Instagram.
The fire department in Opmeer has introduced a new bolide via Facebook: the pink fire truck! The fire department unit notices that there are still women who hesitate to join the fire department. They are not sure if they can handle it physically and if they can hold their own among all men. So they chose to paint a fire truck pink to win over doubting women.
NHA courses comes out with the great new course: Doing Banking. Only this course has nothing to do with banking. NHA is going to allow people to learn the art of sitting down! Among other things, the course will teach you how to do the best snack management. This great course will be accessible to beginners and advanced students. Thus, there will be an opportunity for everyone to get the best possible rest.
Duinrell has come up with a new system: a shelter for "big people. Children can drop off their parents at Rick's Fun Factory, so the kids can go through the park on their own. When the parents are picked up is entirely up to the children! Parents can then go to work remotely from the Tiki Pool or do chores let the amusement park know on Instagram.
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