In France and Italy, April Fools’ Day comes with a colorful twist — literally! Instead of rubber chickens or fake headlines, pranksters often sneakily tape paper fish to the backs of unsuspecting friends, family, or even volunteers. This lighthearted tradition, known as poisson d’avril or pesce d’aprile, is especially popular among children but beloved by all ages. The goal? To see how long the “fool” walks around with the fish before noticing — usually followed by laughter and a playful shout of “Gotcha!” The fish is thought to symbolize gullibility or link back to Pisces season, but whatever its origin, it brings smiles year after year. This volunteer might not know it yet… but she’s part of something delightfully silly.
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