April Fools pranks are a centuries old tradition, and the media used to love taking part. But it’s hard to do so in a post-truth world.
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This morning, breakfast television shows will be reporting obscure, although mildly believable, announcements from organisations and brands – but keep you wits about you!
In the wake of a series of viral ‘pranks’, many are wondering why teens do such bad things. It’s not as simple as you think.
Pranking your intimate partner to gain clout online is not as innocent as it might seem.
There is an adage that feminists and women aren’t funny. However, the history of activism reveals humour as a successful strategy for change.
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