April’s Fool Day Media Stories: The Best Ones Of 2010
IT’S April Fool’s Day and Anorak presents the Top 10 April’s Fools of the season:
The Top Ten Failed April Fool’s Jokes
1. Hadron Collider II planned for Circle Line – Independent
Particle physicists believe the existing tunnel can be adapted to take a small-scale “atom smasher” alongside the passenger line at a fraction of the cost of building a new tunnel elsewhere in Europe. They are understood to have approached London Underground with a view to announcing a feasibility study later this year.
2. Ferrets key to bridging the digital divide between cities and rural areas – Telegraph
Specially trained ferrets are being used to deliver broadband to rural areas following groundbreaking techniques used by an Internet provider.
3. Aviation Autotobile Association – Mail
Next time you break down on the motorway don’t scan the road for the AA van to arrive. Look up in the sky.
The breakdown rescue service is launching a rapid response patrol that will see ‘AA Rocketmen’ in lightweight jet-packs flitting over traffic jams to reach stranded motorists.
4. Left handed butty is World’s first for Bolton bakery – Bolton News
5. GMTV – New height restrictions for employees at Blackpool Zoo. Only tall people are allowed to work with the giraffes – GMTV
6.Labour’s election strategy: bring on no-nonsense hard man Gordon Brown – Guardian
The Top Ten Failed April Fool’s Jokes
7. “Introducing Translate for Animals (beta): Bridging the gap between animals and humans – Google
8. The picture that shames Britain. Great grandmother Joan Higgins tagged like a violent criminal for selling a goldfish – FREE HER NOW” – Daily Express
9. Kerry and Pete’s Secret Love Nest Retreat – Daily Star
10. Wayne Rooney has only sprained his ankle – All media
The Top Ten Failed April Fool’s Jokes
Spotter: Bat E Bird
Posted: 1st, April 2010 | In: Reviews Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
