April Fools' Day Sees a Flood of Corporate Pranks; Patrón Announces Real Product Return
From Duolingo's multilingual musical to Oreo's 'divorce,' companies unleash their creativity, while Patrón surprises with the return of its XO Cafe liqueur.
- Corporate America celebrates April Fools' Day with a variety of elaborate pranks, including Duolingo's announcement of a multilingual musical and Oreo's declaration of a 'divorce' between its cookie and creme.
- 7-Eleven introduced a 'Hot Dog Sparkling Water,' while other companies focused on pickle-themed products, including Subway's 'Gherkin Grinder' sandwich and pickle-flavored almond milk by Califia Farms.
- Frontier Airlines joked about offering $1 trips to Bora Bora, adding to the day's humorous announcements.
- Tinder's search for a Vice President of Ghost Hunting and Krispy Kreme's offer to glaze anything customers bring in are among the creative pranks.
- Despite the playful nature of the day, some brands like Patrón took the opportunity to announce real news, such as the return of its Patrón XO Cafe tequila-based coffee liqueur.