Histroy
ELEPHANT IN THE GIFT: THE BIZARRE ORIGINS OF WHITE ELEPHANT PARTIES
Holidays are about gathering with loved ones, exchanging gifts, and then stealing those gifts from one another. We’re...
Saluting the OGs (Original Goofballs): A Tribute to Classic Prank Gadgets
Prank gadgets are as old as time. Or at least around the same age as time. Like maybe time is 3 or 4 years older tha...
Biology of Buffoonery: The Role Science Plays in Making Us Go “Haha”
They say if a joke needs explaining, it’s not a good joke. But what about explaining the concept of a joke? Is there...
History is Laughing: A Funny Look at the Origins of April Fools' Day
It seems fitting that a holiday celebrating hijinks and tomfoolery would have mysterious origins. As your buddy screa...
THE FOOLY AWARDS 2021-2023
Honoring the best in April Fools’ Day Pranks from 2021-2023
Chosen annually by Prank-O, the world’s preeminent ma...
Love is Airborne! A Look at Funny Valentine’s Day Traditions
Step aside pollution, because this week, LOVE is in the air! As you wait in line at CVS with your cheesy Hallmark ca...