Brainstorming Fools

It is unfortunate that as we grow older, some people feel that an increase in age means a decrease in practical jokes. Take for example the lovely tradition of April Fools. The first of April marks the hopeful transition into shorts and skirts but for me, it has always been a monumental day of pranks. In high school I was always one of the ring leaders surrounding these hoaxes and could be seen orchestrating private meetings and top secret dispatches. Going back even further, I was the usual culprit when a teachers chair was tied to their desk legs or there was a whoopee cushion accidentally misplaced under the seat of a person of authority. Dangerous? No. Harmless and extremely fun to carry out? Of course! Why should the occasional shenanigans cease when one enters the workplace environment? This just seems like a grueling and painful way to an early grave. Personally, while April Fools is an excellent excuse for debauchery, there is no reason why some fun cannot be part of every day. Take for example my current job. There is an unspoken rule that if someone leaves their computer unlocked then one has free reign over their instant messages, email and basically anything on the desktop. My personal favorite would be the computer background changeup. Who expects to come back to their computer to find a blown up picture of David Bowie circa the Ziggy Stardust era? A little joking is good for soul so let the pranks begin!