April Fools' Day – a day when chaos reigns supreme, laughter echoes in halls, and our most mischievous delight in causing a little mayhem! We asked visitors to the Ipsos iSay website all about their April Fools’ Day opinions, so join the fun while we share how the community reacts to the festivities of April 1st.
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Beware, Ipsos iSay members, a quarter (25%) of those among you are dedicated pranksters who love pulling pranks and getting pranked! We also have many casual jokers among us who say that although April Fools’ Day isn’t their favorite, they’re still a good sport about it (39%). Only about one in five Ipsos iSay visitors say they don’t enjoy pranks at all (21%).
What are the makings of a good April Fools’ Day prank? It seems that many in the Ipsos iSay community (40%) enjoy the nostalgia of those timeless practical jokes. The whoopee cushion never fails to entertain! Another popular type of April Fools’ Day joke among Ipsos iSay voters (37%) is a harmless office prank, like covering a coworker’s desk in sticky notes.
Who might be on the receiving end of all this April Fools’ fun? Many pranksters keep their skills sharpened at home. Our poll shows that many in the Ipsos iSay community are aiming for family members (40%) or spouses and partners (26%). Friends aren’t safe either, with just under a quarter (22%) planning to target them in the name of April Fools’ humor. Although some may get annoyed (14%), a majority of the Ipsos iSay community say they can take a joke and laugh it off (72%). However, there’s a small but devious group (14%) who are ready to plot revenge pranks!
This April Fools’ Day, whether you’re planning some crafty little surprises or trying to dodge any pranks, just remember to have fun and enjoy the spirit of the day! If you need a break from the pranks and practical jokes, go ahead and take a survey or two today! After all, everyone's voice – and laughter – matters on Ipsos iSay.
Happy pranking, Ipsos iSay community!
