Sucking people in

@JudyEv (381815)
Rockingham, Australia
March 31, 2025 7:53pm CST
The photo has little to do with the discussion. It's a wreath made up of native Australian flora. We live in a lifestyle village and have a Facebook page for the 150+ residents. With so many elderly people living there, there is a lot of petty to-ing and fro-ing about various issues, ranging from exceeding the 10 kph speed limit within the village, parking in inappropriate places and people not picking up after their dogs. We have a very active social committee and today a letter to all villagers suggested a go-kart race within the village. The letter was very detailed and plausible including a car parts and accessories company being approached for sponsorship and a racing car celebrity being invited to attend. Can you imagine the comments? It seems the whole village is in a furore, with some going right off their faces and others applauding the idea. Turns out it’s an April Fool’s joke. Happy April Fool’s Day everyone.
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rakski
@rakski (156249)
• Philippines
1 Apr 25
I can just imagine the mix of reactions
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rakski
@rakski (156249)
• Philippines
2 Apr 25
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
Some were irate; some thought it a great idea and others couldn't decide.
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Daniel
@Danielclark691 (2143)
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1 Apr 25
Yes me too. So comforting
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
1 Apr 25
Awe, now I would be all for it and ready to go play. But a great April Fool's Day joke!!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
It certainly caused a few reactions both good and bad.
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Kareng
@kareng (80243)
• United States
2 Apr 25
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (148720)
• Roseburg, Oregon
1 Apr 25
That was a good April Fool's joke.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
Some work very well. I don't like those where someone gets hurt.
Anna
@LadyDuck (502198)
• Italy
1 Apr 25
That was a good April Fool's joke and I have the feeling people believed it.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502198)
• Italy
3 Apr 25
@JudyEv I have read that here some people complained of the April Fools fake news published in the newspapers.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Apr 25
@LadyDuck Some don't bother to 'think' whether something might be untrue.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
The letter was quite comprehensive and came from the governing body of the village so it all looked very authentic. I'm not surprised quite a few were taken in by it.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174233)
• United States
1 Apr 25
I would love pictures of you and Vince participating in the race. Happy April Fool's Day!
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174233)
• United States
2 Apr 25
@JudyEv True... But you could always make the suggestion that it really happen. I'm sure you and Vince wouldn't be the only ones interested in it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
@DaddyEvil I appreciate the thought but some would be apoplectic at the very thought!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
A bit of a pity that it was just a joke! lol
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
2 Apr 25
That was really a good April Fools joke. I can only imagine how it went over in your community
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
3 Apr 25
@JudyEv I love a good joke and whoever thought that one up is genius
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Apr 25
@Marilynda1225 Did you hear that somewhere on the other side of the world for us, they reported that a drought (I think) had resulted in spaghetti trees failing to produce so spaghetti would be in short supply. Apparently dozens believed that too.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Apr 25
Some got their knickers in such knots it was really funny. Talk about ruffling feathers!
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Pitstop
@pitstop (15551)
• Australia
1 Apr 25
That looks like a fun community. Would have been quite a scene of the gokarting happened! Would you have stuck to the 10kmph limit?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
Some were saying 20kmph would be a better limit; others were asking if the residents could go drive faster that day, etc, etc.
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terri0824
@terri0824 (5203)
• United States
1 Apr 25
A go cart race sounds like it could be fun....April Fool's Day to you too!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
I'm sure it would be fun but really our village isn't the right place for it.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117199)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Apr 25
Oh what fun that would be ...... to bad it's just a joke
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117199)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Apr 25
Maybe, but some people need to feel the danger to feel alive.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
In some ways, I agree but I guess it would be a bit too dangerous.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
@rebelann Yes, that's true. An adrenaline rush is good sometimes.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56197)
• Canada
1 Apr 25
Happy April's Fool Day, that was a good prank.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56197)
• Canada
2 Apr 25
@JudyEv The separate school board administrator sent an email out to his staff yesterday regarding the deficit and how to try to make up some of that from the staff. He advised them that they would start charging all staff $10/day for parking and would automatically be deducted from their pay beginning with the next pay. The email went on to explain that this would be retroactive to the first of the year and would represent $5.5 million and would greatly help the shortfall in balancing their books. He had over 1,000 emails immediately. He 'apologized' as he recognized that these are tough times and that not everyone could afford this. It was very insulative to more staff than not. I know about it because it made the news, and I am sure that he will be stepping down from his position before too long after that stunt.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
@Juliaacv Any April Fools Jokes need to be considered carefully. Some, such as this, could cause a lot of angst and worry.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
It certainly fooled quite a lot of people. They'll be laughing about it now.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Apr 25
I should hope so because if a senior gets hurt they certainly could break something. Actually a rather silly joke,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
It was never going to happen so in the end it was all okay.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238275)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr 25
Sounds like a great idea to me! I'd love to see those old-timers battling it out! It could add ten years to their lives. There's a little kid in all of us. April Fools my tush. Do it!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Apr 25
At one of the other assisted living/nursing homes nearby they have gopher races from time to time. Are you familiar with gophers? Those mobility scooters/carts that oldies have.
Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
1 Apr 25
Sounds like someone already knew what the result would be and went for it!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
They would have been killing themselves at the reaction from some of the residents.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Apr 25
@Ronrybs Exactly. They went to a lot of trouble with quite a long, detailed letter. They would have had a lot of fun writing it.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
2 Apr 25
@JudyEv The plan all along!
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Daniel
@Danielclark691 (2143)
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1 Apr 25
I think having a strong community group can help
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
It takes a while for a community to gell together.
Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
1 Apr 25
For a while I was imagining the two of you and a host of others. Would have been a sight for viewers. Sadly it turns out to be a joke. Happy April Food's Day I read a nasty comment on one of your posts. Not fair. You are a nice lady really
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
Thanks for the good wishes. I haven't come across the nasty remark yet but I guess I'll get to it.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Apr 25
That would be a fun joke
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
I have to say it worked very well.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14784)
• Ireland
1 Apr 25
@judyev I love it when people who take themselves too seriously get April fooled!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
It's great, isn't it? Talk about egg on face.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (28366)
• Singapore
1 Apr 25
Yes, the joke did hit the mark. People tend to act before they think when the agenda is out of the ordinary.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
They don't always think things through, that's for sure.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
1 Apr 25
That was quite a joke.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
It worked well and a lot believed it. lol
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M Cheung
@Beestring (15373)
• Hong Kong
1 Apr 25
I think it is natural to have mixed reactions.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr 25
Yes, that's very true.
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