The Origin and Taboo of April Fool's Day
The origin of April fool's day
April 1 day is a traditional western folk festival-April Fool's Day, also known as April Fool's Day. There are different opinions about its origin: one says that this custom originated from the "Interpretation Festival" in India. This section stipulates that every year on March 3 1 day, men, women and children can play jokes on each other and fool each other for entertainment.
More generally, it originated in France. 1564, France first adopted a newly reformed calendar-Gregorian calendar (that is, the universal solar calendar), which started with 1 month 1 day, and changed the previous calendar that started with April 1 day as the New Year. During the implementation of the new calendar, some conformists opposed this reform, still used the old calendar and refused to update it.
They still give gifts to each other and organize activities to celebrate the New Year on April 1 day. Advocates of reform laugh at these old-fashioned practices. Smart and interesting people send fake gifts to die-hards on April 1 and invite them to participate in fake celebrations, and call these fooled people "April fools" or "fish in bait" Later, they fooled each other on this day, and over time, it became a popular custom in France. This festival spread to Britain in the18th century, and was later brought to the United States by early British immigrants.
In the beginning, any American can concoct shocking news without any moral and legal responsibility, and the government and judicial departments will not pursue it. On the contrary, whoever fabricates the most bizarre lies and who can deceive people the most will win the championship. This practice has brought a lot of confusion to the society, which has caused people's dissatisfaction. People's fooling and cheating during festivals are no longer as outrageous as in the past, but for relaxation and joy.
On April Fool's Day, jokes can only be played until noon 12, which is a strict rule by convention. People who have fun after noon are more stupid than those who are teased by them. People who joke after midnight will immediately find themselves in trouble. There is a little poem that describes it like this: It's past twelve o'clock on April Fool's Day, and you big fools are late. Until next April Fool's Day, you will be the biggest fool.
Taboo of April Fool's Day
1, April fool is taboo in time.
No matter who it is, April Fool's jokes can only be played until noon 12, which is a strict rule by convention. A person who has fun after noon is a bigger fool than the person he makes fun of. People who joke after midnight will immediately find themselves in trouble.
In fact, from the perspective of traditional geomantic omen in China, you can't play pranks at three o'clock in the afternoon, so it's no exaggeration to do it before three o'clock in the afternoon.
If a friend ignores the taboo of time on April Fool's Day and goes his own way regardless, then I believe his or her fortune will plummet thereafter. Friends must be cautious, first of all, we must grasp the time and never play too much.
2. You can't make too many jokes on April Fool's Day.
For example, Zhang San informed Li Si that Wang Er had an accident and went to a certain hospital at once. This stupid way will bring fortune errors to both parties and lead to emotional problems in health care.
3. April Fool's Day can't make political jokes or scary jokes.
For example, on April Fool's Day, while everyone was wary of other people's pranks, the citizens of Ohio, USA, were frightened by the April Fool's joke planned by five girls. On the morning of April Fool's Day, the Dangerous Goods and Investigation Bureau received an urgent report and found 17 suspicious packages in Notre Dame church, court, Reed Memorial Library, middle school and other places in the city: these packages were all square and packed with gold wrapping paper.
These suspicious packages made the local residents inexplicably frightened. After investigation, these suspicious packages were made and placed by five girls aged 16 and 17. The five girls said that the method of making these bags was learned from a website.
4. make a cautious wish on April fool's day
No matter what you wish, no matter where you wish, I suggest you try to avoid this day and make a wish. April Fool's Day increases your courage and confidence! You may wish to wear a tiger's eye stone bracelet to help you resist all kinds of negative emotions, protect yourself and absorb money!
5. Don't give gifts on April Fool's Day
No matter what the reason, you should be careful when giving gifts on April Fool's Day, otherwise it won't be a "light gift". It is even more wrong to give expensive gifts on April Fool's Day.
6. Don't celebrate your birthday on April Fool's Day.
If someone happens to have a birthday on April 1, then avoid April Fool's Day. I suggest you: first, stagger the time, such as the birthday at the end of March or April 2. Do you want to convert the solar calendar 1 of the year you were born into the lunar calendar and celebrate your birthday on the basis of the lunar calendar?
7. Careful consultation on April Fool's Day
Whether it is business negotiations or other negotiations, we should try to avoid negotiations on April Fool's Day to prevent accidents.
8. Don't fall in love on April Fool's Day.
Please note that the word "love" here refers to the expression of love. For example, Zhang San has always admired Li Si, and he made his confession on April Fool's Day. Then, the consequences can be imagined.
9. Don't move on April Fool's Day
From a psychological point of view, because April Fool's Day is almost all over the world, it is better to move another day.
10, don't change your wallet on April Fool's Day.
Psychologists believe that your wallet is your money, so if you want to change your wallet in time, you should do it another day. Similarly, friends are advised not to buy wallets or safes on this day, and it is best for companies not to change or take the position of chief financial officer or supervisor on this day, otherwise the effect will be very bad.
April fool's day prank method
Buy a bottle of coke with a strange taste, drink half of it, add seasonings such as vinegar, soy sauce, salt and mustard, and carefully prepare a bottle of coke with normal color. Pretend to be drinking when you meet an acquaintance, and then hand over the "coke" generously. The other party was unprepared, thanked him and gulped it down, then frowned and spat. It can also be made according to the rules, such as pouring Erguotou wine into mineral water, adding some soapy water to beer and so on.
Blocking toilets is the eternal theme of April Fool's Day. Stick "The toilet in this building is blocked, please go to the toilet in the office building next door-logistics office" at the door of all toilets in the teaching building or office, and then watch the people who pull their pants come and go. The toilet in the office building is overcrowded. 17 The number is-the principal or your immediate superior.
Horrible boot screen Many people don't know that the background picture displayed when the computer is turned on can be modified at will. You can borrow a friend's computer, and then change the boot screen into a scary screen when he is not looking, and then turn it off, so that he will be shocked when he starts. Or you can set the boot screen to a blue screen to prompt him to turn it off. You can write on the picture: There is an unknown problem in your system. Please turn it off as soon as possible to prevent hardware damage.
Ask your classmates and colleagues to help you pick up the express mail. In the era of online shopping, we are waiting for express delivery every day. It is also common for friends to help each other get express mail. Tell your colleagues to pick up a non-existent express mail for you on April Fool's Day.
Buy maternity clothes for girls, buy a maternity dress online, and then mail it directly, or deliver it to your door yourself and let the other party invite you to dinner. Generally, it is easy for girls who receive gifts to invite others to dinner. Give her a present at dinner and ask her to wait until she gets home before opening it.
Toothpaste Sandwich Cake Unpack the sandwich cake, carefully open two biscuits, remove the original sandwich, and take out toothpaste (preferably black toothpaste, it tastes good! ) Squeeze a proper amount into the cake, the weight will follow the personal "diet" habit, and finally stick together to be as realistic as possible. You generally don't need special use at all, just put it in an obvious place. It's best to prepare a few original sandwich cakes and watch TV while eating, so people will naturally patronize and taste them. This is called Jiang Taigong fishing, and those who are willing will take the bait. You can also take the initiative to invite people to taste everywhere. Although there are risks, there must be many people trapped.