EPISODE · Apr 1, 2024 · 8 MIN
April foolery. Can you outfox the Guardian?
from TudoRama · host Tudor Rickards
Send us Fan MailApril Fools day has a cultural history in various countries, often involving jokes and even dressing up.I wondered about its history, but, could I even trust the usually reliable Wikipedia to give me an honest answer? Maybe a mischievous wiki prankster might slip in some bogus news. I decided not to risk it, beyond noting traditions were often associated with a national victory over a rival nation.So I carried out an empirical test. I turn to The Guardian to search for this year’s April foolery. In the podcast I explain a few of the news stories in the April 1st edition, and offer a challenge to any listener who would like to take on the Guardian in its yearly efforts at fooling its audience ...Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter! Email [email protected] to sign up!Follow Tudor on Twitter @TudortweetFollow Tudor's blogs:everydaycreativity.ukleaderswedeserve.wordpress.com
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Send us Fan Mail April Fools day has a cultural history in various countries, often involving jokes and even dressing up.I wondered about its history, but, could I even trust the usually reliable Wikipedia to give me an honest answer? Maybe a mischievous wiki prankster might slip in some bogus news. I decided not to risk it, beyond noting traditions were often associated with a national victory over a rival nation. So I carried out an empirical test. I turn to The Guardian ...
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