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Brands come out in force for April Fools: Here are 12 of the best

It’s the day pranksters welcome with glee, and brands plan for weeks (sometimes months) out. So which Aussie brands got in on the action this year?
Emma Elsworthy
Emma Elsworthy
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It’s the day pranksters welcome with glee, and brands plan weeks (sometimes months) out — April Fools’ Day.

It creeps around every year, and there’s always a chunk of the population who forgets to check the date before exploding in incredulity about a new devilish product or announcement.

Here is a round-up of the most fantabulous, most shocking and most horrifying April Fools’ gags this year.

Remedy Drinks releases Kombucha Kream Egg

 

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McDonald’s adds new sundae flavour

Vegemite teams up with Tim Tam

 

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Subway Australia releases footlong hotdog

 

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Deliveroo releases Aussie Remix sauce

 

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Oporto say goodbye

 

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Wotif releases smartwatch with sunscreen dispenser

 

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Funday Sweets release coriander flavour

 

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ME Bank and Volley Australia release shoe pay

 

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Skittles’ new collaboration with M&M’s

RedBalloon says holiday with your dog

 

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Jimmy Brings released wine-proof tracksuit

Did you spot any other April Fools’ Day pranks? Let us know in the comments below.