On April 1st, everyone thinks they are the world's best jokester. Google blows up with searches of "world's best pranks" and "Best pranks to pull on my friends or coworkers". It is inevitable that somebody will get their feelings hurt and somebody will take a prank way too far. This idea is no different in the sports world.
In fact, some of the best pranks are pulled by teammates. Below, rookie Cleveland Cavalier Dion Waiters opens the door to his SUV only to find an avalanche of a buttery, salty snack. This must be what happens when veterans get bored. Needless to say, that is going to be one expensive detail.
April Fools Day pranks don't stop with just players. The media, coaches, and employees get in on the action too. The San Francisco 49ers pulled a very public joke on head coach Jim Harbaugh when they updated the website about Jim's new clothing line. Upon first glance, the story looked like any other story published on the team's main page. With further reading, you realize it is nothing more than a well thought out, harmless prank on the coach. This joke is definitely one of my favorites of all time. Part of the story is displayed below.
What isn't a April Fools joke is the New York Yankees appearance on Opening Day today. Earlier today, the Yankees were defeated by their rival, the Boston Red Sox. Missing from the lineup was Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Mark Teixeira among others. All in all, this is the best line up the Yankees could come up with today.
Is the Yankees loss to the Red Sox in Yankee stadium on Opening Day a forecast of how the month of April is going to look for the Yankees? Only time will tell, and only time will heal the injuries of players they desperately need.
I always like it when I can see all of these pro teams let loose a little! Some of the owners and managers seem so stiff when we are at the games, and I think it's great that they are all human and like to loosen up.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that some of these were broadcasted over social sites is best way to show off their sense of humor to their fans.
The 49ers prank was definitely a more elaborate and slightly believable at first!
Great info and collection of these teams goofing off like the rest of us!