--- title: Best April Fools Pranks 2014 feat Google Keanu Reeves Citizen Kane description: The best pranks of 2014 canonical: https://time.com/43940/the-best-april-fools-pranks-of-2014/ author: Olivia B. 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Or if you see people falling for them, then you can share this article with them and rub it in their faces. We will keep updating this post throughout the day._ A review of **Keanu Reeves in a** **_Citizen Kane_** **remake** aired on _All Things Considered_. ([NPR](http://www.npr.org/2014/04/01/297284760/its-not-a-sled-anymore-remaking-a-cinematic-classic?)) Straight out of the movie _Her,_ **an artificially intelligent partner** can talk to you throughout the day and generally wants to “share life with you.” ([Couple](https://couple.me/alice)) Speaking of an office that is going green, here’s **grass in a keyboard**. ([Instagram](http://blog.instagram.com/post/81411819363/aprilfoolsday)) And **forks in grass**… Perhaps the cruelest of tricks: **oranges in a Krispy Kreme box**. Revised editions of **classic books add exclamation points** to famous lines. ([Penguin Books UK](http://www.penguin.co.uk/editorial/penguin-now/)) New high-end **beer contains helium**. ([Samuel Adams](http://youtu.be/0Tby91aTGF4)) **Taco-flavored rum** made with cheddar, jack and Chihuahua cheeses, green chilies, beef, and tomatoes. ([Captain Morgan](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/captain-of-all-rum-spices-up-taco-tuesday-fiestas-253267511.html)) **T-shirts for cats**, designed to be a “post-ironic statement on the human condition.” ([Betabrand and Cheezburger](http://www.betabrand.com/cheezburger-clothes-for-cats-collection.html)) A **telehealth service launches “Puppy Chat”** to connect patients with puppies. ([American Well](http://info.americanwell.com/american-well-puppy-beta)) A consulting firm debuts a wristband called **“Bill-IT”, which reminds lawyers to track billable hours** by shocking them and does not let them leave the building until they are caught up. ([Janders Dean](http://www.jandersdean.com/news-events.php)) An app can show you **the value of your salary in Bitcoins**. ([Glassdoor](http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/salaries-glassdoor-bitcoins/)) **LeBron James** records an album. ([@KingJames](https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/451065069581770752)) I will be coming out with my mixtape April 16th. Feature on it Jay-Z, Drake, Ross, Meek, Juicy J, Kendrick, Snoop, and many more. "King Me" — LeBron James (@KingJames) [April 1, 2014](https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/451065069581770752?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw) **Brands can now buy rain** and inject the smells of new cars and fast food into water molecules to create ads with “no carbon footprint.” ([Publicis Seattle](http://youtu.be/QkiM9DG0O6Y)) The **President unveils an underwear line** with a new twist on his campaign motto: “Change (Your Underwear).” ([MeUndies](https://www.meundies.com))  A university where you can **major in Doge** (we assume). Is tuition paid for in Dogecoin? ([MTSU](https://www.mst.edu))  After being confused with the toothpaste company for years, **Colgate University opens a Graduate School of Dentistry**. ([Colgate](http://news.colgate.edu/2014/04/colgate-to-launch-graduate-school-of-dentistry.html)) The United States Postal Service’s latest news release **“Misprinted Stamps Escape Postal Vault”** details a new edition of the Inverted Jenny stamp. ([USPS](http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2014/pr14%5F022.htm)) Because it reads Americans’ browser history so closely, **the NSA’s PRISM program enters the online shopping market**, shipping “products to consumers before they even realize they need them.” ([CafePress](http://blog.cafepress.com/?p=13443)) The watch that shows how many **calories you burn while twerking**. ([Basis](http://www.mybasis.com/blog/2014/04/boogie-iq-by-basis-twerk-early-twerk-often/)) The **Kale Cream Pie** milkshake. ([Sonic](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152108387734833&stream%5Fref=10)) **\*NSYNC gets back together**, plans reunion world tour and new music. ([Ryan Seacrest](http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2014/04/01/nsync-announce-reunion-2-news-songs-tour-coming-in-2015/)) A new section of a travel deals **website for comparing bathroom stalls** designed for people on the go who have to…go. ([KAYAK](http://www.kayak.com/bathrooms)) A **home remodeling site with a 3D printing** option that allows customers to 3D-print any piece right from home. ([Houzz](http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25459991/list/Houzz-Announces-3-D-Furniture-Printing)) A service that allows you to **purchase cars previously owned by celebrities**. ([Carvana](http://www.carvana.com)) The Republican National Committee announces it is **changing the party color to blue**, so that Democrats can be represented by the color red and be “the party of red tape, red lines, and red ink.” ([GOP.com](https://www.gop.com/general/rnc-adopts-the-color-blue-launches-new-logo-democrats-can-now-be-party-of-red/)) Cheetos launches **Cheeteau by Chester**, Cheetos-scented perfume. ([Cheetos](https://www.facebook.com/Cheetos/photos/a.179232117587.149266.74296272587/10153237896927588/?type=1&stream%5Fref=10)) LinkedIn’s new cat-working platform “**Cats You May Know**” cat-nects humans with feline influencers like Admiral Wiggles and Battlepaws Galacticat. ([LinkedIn](http://blog.linkedin.com/2014/04/01/announcing-linkedin-cats-you-may-know-connecting-felines-one-paw-at-a-time/?utm%5Fcontent=sf24486467&utm%5Fmedium=spredfast&utm%5Fsource=twitter&utm%5Fcampaign=LinkedIn+Social&sf24486467=1))  Southwest Airlines offering **trips to Mars**. ([Southwest Airlines](http://youtu.be/3otYXT3biPo)) Videos of a **chicken roasting** and **bacon sizzling** are now on Netflix. ([TIME](http://time.com/45154/netflix-april-fools-chicken-bacon-movies/)) Reddit’s new site **Headdit,** browses the social network based on facial expressions. Nodding your head up and down scrolls the page, while shaking your head closes links. ([Reddit](http://youtu.be/rqoKxLB8GH8)) Airbnb now **rents office desks**. ([Airbnb](http://www.airbrb.com/fools.html)) **Edible Domino’s pizza box** is for people who like their pizza with extra crust. ([Domino’s Pizza UK](http://www.dominos.co.uk/blog/edibox-revolutionises-pizza-delivery/)) Read all about The [#DominosEdibox](https://twitter.com/hashtag/DominosEdibox?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw), the future of snackaging… [pic.twitter.com/KSlL4AAoLU](http://t.co/KSlL4AAoLU) — Domino's Pizza UK (@Dominos\_UK) [April 1, 2014](https://twitter.com/Dominos%5FUK/status/450941563900657664?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw) New catty reality shows on VH1 such as **_Mob Cats_** and **_Love & Hip Hop: Catlanta_**. ([VH1](http://blog.vh1.com/2014-04-01/vh1-gets-catty/)) Google+ introduces a #Hoffsome feature that inserts a **David Hasselhoff photobomb** in all of your pictures. ([Google](https://plus.google.com/+GPhotos/posts/gejgsLyFgpN)) Hoff off the press! Introducing Auto Awesome Photobombs on Google+ [#Hoffsome](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hoffsome?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/XyeSfKuNFA](http://t.co/XyeSfKuNFA) — Google (@Google) [April 1, 2014](https://twitter.com/Google/status/450845589815562240?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw) **Google hiring a “Pokémon Master”** based on who can find the most Pokémon characters in its maps app. ([Google](http://youtu.be/4YMD6xELI%5Fk)) New GMAIL setting enables users to **make a selfie mailbox theme** and share it with friends and family “so they can enjoy looking at you as much as you do.” ([Google](http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/introducing-gmail-shelfie.html))  Virgin America partnering with Nest to create a **personalized climate control feature on planes**, in which passengers can create their own climate at 35,000 feet, from “Chicago Polar Vortex” to “Standard Day in Los Angeles.” ([Virgin America](http://youtu.be/Y1nzWY3JFJQ)) Republican Texas Senator **Ted Cruz’s Winston Churchill tattoo** was a prank on Fox & Friends cast. ([Washington Free Beacon](http://youtu.be/hkGpexqRrfQ)) Shuberx, the new partnership between TOMS and Uber, is an eco-friendly **cardboard car service**. ([Uber](http://blog.uber.com/shuberX)) Bill Clinton [parodies](http://time.com/45157/bill-clinton-parodies-hillary-on-his-twitter-account/) Hillary Clinton on Twitter. ([TIME](http://time.com/45157/bill-clinton-parodies-hillary-on-his-twitter-account/)) I'm following my leader! [pic.twitter.com/aubau3Eeng](http://t.co/aubau3Eeng) — Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) [April 1, 2014](https://twitter.com/BillClinton/status/450849463318237185?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw) Tips for **how to wear a toupee on bare parts of the body** other than the head, such as on shoes, necklaces and on the shoulder as an epaulette. ([ModCloth](http://blog.modcloth.com/2014/04/01/toupee-diy/)) Hulu debuts new shows, including a [**_Brooklyn Nine-Nine_** **spinoff**](http://www.hulu.com/watch/615758) and a **cooking show starring Hannibal**. (Hulu) Any ads you see for **whisky sunscreen**, an app that keeps your drink cool, and a meditation CD featuring sounds of the distillery. ([Caskers](http://caskers.com/whiskeylife/))  After students [stole](http://time.com/12391/yolo-letters-stolen-loyola-university-new-orleans/) the letters YOLO from the LOYOLA sign at Loyola University New Orleans, the senior class gift is a **permanent replacement of the school sign with YOLO sign**. ([Loyola University New Orleans](http://www.loyno.edu/news/story/2014/4/1/3435))  Loyola University New Orleans A study that says **left-handed people are better drivers** than those who are right-handed. ([TheZebra.com](http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11721551.htm)) Bravo announces an **all-stars edition of** **_The Real Housewives_** franchise.([BravoWatch](http://bravowatch.com/bravo-announces-real-housewives-all-stars-edition/)) A $25-million-dollar crowd-funding campaign to develop **Silicon Island** 65 miles off the coast of California, a co-working space for entrepreneurs where the only currency accepted is Bitcoin and drones do periodic food drops. ([Crowdtilt](http://siliconisland.crowdtilt.com)) Redbox’s **“MoodMatch” DVD rental machines** can now read and recommend movies based on customers’ moods. ([Redbox](http://www.redbox.com))  A **new app eliminates lines** by sending anonymous text messages to people standing in front of you saying their car has been towed or their house has been robbed. ([Qless](https://qless.com)) New software enables Google Glass wearers to **blink to sign documents**. ([DocuSign](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia%5FMA8ZBJeI&feature=youtu.be)) A website where **parents can donate their kids** and are rewarded with a free vacation. ([Kids4Kars](http://www.kids4kars.org)). An online photo editor has rebranded itself as an artisanal, 100% organic service, hand-crafting photos with love and care, even **carving tweets and Facebook posts into stone tablets**. ([PicMonkey](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x310mYijR58&feature=youtu.be)) Touch-sensitive pads that can be built into your keyboard so that they read your mind and **translate your thoughts into artworks**. ([deviantART](http://madizzlee.deviantart.com/journal/Introducing-thoughtART-Create-With-Your-Mind-442960121)) The **Google Glass version of a dating website** that evaluates people as they walk by based on what your friends have told you about them. ([Coffee Meets Bagel](http://youtu.be/Cf9gJcpgLrw)) A **drone that takes selfies,** follows you everywhere. ([Orbotix](http://youtu.be/ZaR4X2iJo6M)) A new **food blog about ramps**, “the Beyonce self-titled album of blogger interest.” ([The Braiser](http://www.thebraiser.com/announcement-introducing-the-ramp-a-site-for-lovers-of-wild-onions/)) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/43940/the-best-april-fools-pranks-of-2014/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/43940/the-best-april-fools-pranks-of-2014/"},"headline":"The Best April Fools' Pranks of 2014","datePublished":"2014-04-01T13:42:48.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T04:48:45.068Z","description":"How many of these have you fallen for so far?","url":"https://time.com/43940/the-best-april-fools-pranks-of-2014/","keywords":["Newsfeed","viral"],"thumbnailUrl":"","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Olivia B. 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