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We asked our readers to submit their favorite pranks for April Fools’ Day, and fools rushed in to share their top stunts and hoaxes. Suffice it to say, there are some dirty, rotten pranksters around town.
We voted, and have published three of our favorites here. These and all other submissions are posted on our Web site at islandpacket.com/aprilfools. Read them carefully to guard against becoming the victim of any practical jokes today.
And when you’re done reading, go out and try one of those new left-handed Whoppers. We hear they’re quite tasty.
Teresa Curran, Hilton Head Island
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The year was 1967. The place was the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. At the time, this was my home. Montreal is a very large and beautiful city which had been chosen for “Expo.” Millions of people from all over the world were expected, and the city had been preparing for several years. An ultra-modern subway system had been built. Also, underground shopping which would be available with beautiful stores, gourmet restaurants and all conveniences for tourists. Miles and miles of beautiful decor. The city itself had been completely spruced up. It seemed money was no object. Several months before opening date, it was announced via radio station that a moat would be built to accommodate the Queen of England’s yacht. Montreal is an island. The cost of a moat was estimated to cost 25 million. When Montrealers heard this news they were enraged. I was one of many. The phone lines to the radio station were ablaze with callers protesting. This went on all morning. The date was April 1 which officially ends April Fools’ Day at noon. Anger turned into laughter, but perhaps not for all.
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