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John Oliver explains why "April Fools' Day is to comedy as St. Patrick's Day is to Irish culture"

The jokes are coming.

IT’S APRIL FOOLS’ day tomorrow. Have you got a suitable prank lined up?

Well, you should probably just forget about it. Let John Oliver explain why it’s the most brutal of all traditions.

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So, take the no prank pledge. Here it is in full.

I solemnly swear, that on this April Fools’ Day, I will not post a fake engagement photo on Facebook like some kind of asshole. Nor will I perpetuate a celebrity death hoax. Because that makes people sad. In fact, I will not play any practical jokes. If I see someone planning a prank. I’ll say hey, you’re being a dick right now, stop being a dick.

The world is already a little brighter.

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Nicola Byrne
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