7-Eleven pranks fans with hot dog-flavored seltzer.Photo:Courtesy of 7-Eleven
Courtesy of 7-Eleven
It can be hard to keep an eye out forApril Fools’ Day prankswhen some of the tricks leave your jaw on the floor.
On Monday, companies are taking the opportunity to trick customers with outrageous flavors and over-the-top collaborations in the spirit ofApril Fools’ Day. While your Instagram feed might be a battlefield full of faux products, there is rare validity to some of the fast food spots’pranks.
For starters, Dunkin’ is getting in on the fun. The brand dropped “Donuts” from its name in 2019 and now, five years later, it’s rebranding to Donuts'…for one day only on April Fools' Day. The coffee chain announced the name change in acomical poston Monday morning and cleared up some confusion that the name might prompt.
Dunkin' rebrands to Donuts' on April Fools' Day.Courtesy of Dunkin'
Courtesy of Dunkin'
“We’re changing our name. Again,” thepostread. “Now we’re just Donuts’. We will have coffee still. Pls don’t ask any other questions. Just going thru it rn.”
The name change may only last for 24 hours, but the donut spot has some real merchandise tied to the joke. Sweatshirts with “Donuts’” written across the chest are available on Dunkin’’smerchandise site.
Some brands got started on the pranks a little early this year. Last week, 7-Eleven announced its new seltzer flavors: lemon lime, green apple, sweet orange and…hot dog.
On April Fools' Day, the brand clarified that the drink — a collaboration with Miracle Seltzer — is not really in stores. However, there is a limited supply of the real product (somenews outletsdid get to try samples of the drink). 7-Eleven is urging fans to speak up if they really want Big Bite Hot Dog Sparkling Water and the chain said it will “see what we can do!”
Sweetgreen April Fools' Day prank involved a dental hygiene kit.Courtesy of Sweetgreen
Courtesy of Sweetgreen
Red Lobster’s April 1st prank is mostly fake but has some truth to it. The seafood spot announced this morning that it is replacing the beloved Cheddar Bay Biscuits — the complimentary bread served with every meal — for Cheddar Bay Breadsticks.
While diners nationwide won’t get to try out the breadsticks at most locations, one Red Lobster joint actually does have them. Customers visiting the New York City restaurant in Times Square on April Fools' Day can eat Cheddar Bay Breadsticks all afternoon long from noon until 7 p.m.
Even office supplies brands are getting in on the food-related pranks. On Friday, Scotch Brand Tape announced it is staying true to its name in a new (and fake) product: scotch whisky. The jokey drink is described as having a “delightfully smooth finish that hits like a well-wrapped gift” and is such a limited-edition item that it isn’t available at all.
source: people.com
