Sewer monsters, gravy bars and rooftop slides - April Fools' jokes that caused reactions from chuckles to panic
Man-made sewer monsters and the discovery of alien life are some of the ways jokers have attempted to pull the wool over Mancunians eyes on April Fools' Day.
Perhaps one of the most extreme examples was the Paris radio station that announced all of Europe would follow Britain and drive on the left from April 1. Cue chaos on the roads when those who had not heard the broadcast desperately tried to avoid those that had. Rose Francis, United Utilities campaign manager, said: "The real monsters lurking in the sewers are the baby wipes, cotton buds, and nappies which clog pipes and cause flooding. It’s a big issue, as the resulting flooding can cause real distress for households, and pollute local watercourses.
The MEN quoted a spokesperson for the far-fetched venture, La Proofi, saying: "We heard Manchester is obsessed with giant things. Giant slides, giant swings, giant rabbits, giant spiders. So now they can live it large right here in the city centre. It's going to be massive." Manchester Cathedral to be turned into flats Oh boy, this didn't go down well. In 2015, an estate agent was forced to apologise after telling people Manchester Cathedral was due to be turned into flats for an April Fools joke.
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