Don’t believe everything you see on-line… especially today!
Jokes and pranks are the order of the day and many Canadian’s got into the act including law enforcement.
On Saturday morning RCMP posted to social media a well photoshopped image of their new drone killing attack eagle “Eddie”. Although intended as a joke ‘D division public information officers may have stumbled upon a great idea but unfortunately probably won’t ever get provincial funding approved.
Meet Eddie! #rcmpmb’s 1st Police Service Eagle, trained to spot rogue drones & perform mid-air takedowns near secure airspace. #avianally pic.twitter.com/lsqyDLbgUJ
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) April 1, 2017
On Friday Westjet placed their tongue firmly into their cheek as they spun a yarn about their name change in honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary.
Effective immediately, we are now Canada Air. Learn more about how we’re rebranding as the #MostCanadian airline – https://t.co/LLclRMqvDS pic.twitter.com/d1VVcELzoZ
— WestJet (@WestJet) March 31, 2017
Even the PM got into the game posting a couple of tweets that had many beer drinkers ready to run to the vendor in one and Sportsnet trying to secure pay per view rights in the other.
They took my suggestion! My favourite beer, now 3 times as patriotic. Can't wait to try it… #Canada150 pic.twitter.com/Zjk8fq6dNn
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 1, 2017
I've been giving it some thought, and you know what, who hasn't wanted to punch Chandler? How about a rematch @MatthewPerry?
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 1, 2017
The annual “April Fools” day pranks have been going on for generations across not only North America but around the globe.
-News4 Staff-
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