Sketch Loves... April Fools

It’s that time of year and everyone is a little weary of the news they read on April 1st. Is it an April fools? Is it not? Here are some of the best April fools by brands that we’ve seen around the web.

Innocent Smoothies: Mangoes and Marmite

Innocent Smoothies reveal plans to launch a twist on a classic with their limited edition flavour: Mangoes and Marmite. With it being 2 of your 5-a-day what better way to start your day then with this classic twist.

Nicky Waymark from Marmite, said: "The idea of having Marmite and fruit together is a constant talking point on our Facebook page so when fans began calling for an Innocent smoothie, we decided to create something you would yeast expect".

Hungary Hippos for iPad

“In the late 1970s, a phenomenon swept the sporting world. A new game fell on the scene, one that created an international stir, world exhibitions, and a fever that can only be described as a "feeding frenzy." And that game was Hungry Hungry Hippos. Well, it's time to update this classic into the now with the Electronic Hungry Hungry Hippos iPad Game. Fully endorsed by the IHHHA (International Hungry Hungry Hippos Association), this game is the Hippo event of the century!

Sadly this isn’t real, although looking at ThinkGeek’s previous April fools such as the Chocolate Zombie Bunny it might not be too long before this could be a reality.

Google Maps 8-bit edition

We’re loving Google Maps 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment Systems (NES). According to the official Google blog “With Google Maps 8-bit, you can do all the things you already do on regular Google Maps. Search for famous landmarks and sites around the world. Take an epic journey with 8-bit Street View. Get detailed directions to avoid dangerous paths, and battle your way through a world of powerful monsters and mystic treasures. As the first NES cartridge to be released in nearly 18 years, we’re working hard to make Google Maps 8-bit for NES available in the Google Store as soon as possible. A mobile version for Game Boy is also under development.

Lush’s new limited Edition ‘Golden Showers’ Shower Gel

So then, 'Golden Showers' anyone? Apparently it’s a refreshing, tangy and glittering gel (golden lustre) that leaves a unique scent on the skin! They recommend to really enjoy this product to share your shower with another. Remember what your mum told you about yellow snow... The same applies here!

Although it seems there maybe a few others out there from this picture with such products as ‘You’ve Been Banged! (You’ve Been Mangoed and Fizzbanger scented lotion with copper lustre)’ and ‘Strip Your Stockings (Black Stockings scented lotion with lustre and glitter).

Kodak’s 3D Printer: Print live kittens!

3D printing is a reality, but if you fell for this one on Sunday morning we think it might be best if you head back to bed for some more sleep! Apparently you can choose from 12 breeds and have your own cute little kitten in your hands in store in minutes. 

Kodak have also already expanded this idea with “Select locations will soon be featuring a limited Easter promotion (Buy 2 Bunnies, get 10 free!). A nationwide launch of Bring a Puppy Home for the Holidays! is slated to begin on November 1st." There’s even talk of large format printing with polar bears and elephants...

Jessops Balattro noPod – the worlds ‘first’ hover tripod...

And last but not least, defying the laws of gravity isn’t a leap to far with Jessops new ‘noPod’ hover tripod which hovers above its base whilst you take photos. Apparently it uses the same technology as high speed trains!