On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle April Fools Day, which felt a little different this year, and the meaning of jokes and pranks.

Episode 666: Joke Not a Joke originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]

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Peter Fenzel and Matthew Wrather, having warned future (or alien) archeologists to take what they say with a grain of salt, overthink April Fools Day 2021, what makes something a joke, and what makes something a prank.



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“Green Giant® and PEEPS® Partner to Introduce Limited-Edition Cauliflower Flavored Marshmallow Bunnies” (AP)
C. Northcote Parkinson

Episode 666: Joke Not a Joke originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]