American English Podcast ⭐ Feature: To Pull Someone's Leg / The Greatest April Fool's Day Jokes of All Time
Mar 27, 2025
Dive into the playful world of April Fool's Day! Discover the origins of classic pranks, like the infamous UFO landing that caused a stir in England. Hear about the legendary Loch Ness Monster hoax and a volcanic eruption simulation that had everyone talking. With engaging anecdotes and the meaning behind 'to pull someone's leg,' this discussion emphasizes the joy of harmless tricks. Grab your prank cupcakes and enjoy a lighthearted exploration of creativity in deception!
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Pulling Someone's Leg
- Learn the expression "to pull someone's leg," meaning to playfully trick someone.
- Understand the difference between a harmless prank and a hurtful lie.
The UFO Prank
- In 1989, a UFO-like hot air balloon landed in Surrey, England, causing panic.
- Richard Branson, the prankster behind it, even had a "little person" dressed as an alien emerge.
The Loch Ness Monster Hoax
- A supposed Loch Ness Monster discovery turned out to be a deceased elephant seal.
- John Shields, a zookeeper, had altered and planted the corpse as an April Fool's prank.