For many, April Fool's Day is the best time of the year. For others, it induces a few tempered chuckles during an otherwise regular day of the week. For the rest, it's a day of utter confusion and/or outright scorn in light of all the tomfoolery being passed around.
Chicago companies are no stranger to throwing their hats into the ring for this silliest of holidays, and we rounded up the best April Fool's Day pranks by our fellow Chicagoans. Find the city's favorites below. As for Time Out Chicago, we stuck to our regularly scheduled programming, but we did publish an article on 12 amazing things we can't wait to see in Chicago this year. Did you know the Chicago River is getting a water slide?
Without further adieu...
1. Illinois is moving its capitol from Springfield to Chicago (Chicago Architecture)
Image: Chicago Architecture
2. Groupon's cat readers on demand
Groupon users can "choose the reader and book that best fits their feline’s personality to put them in catnip and chill mode."
Photograph: Groupon
3. Grubhub's fleet of Grüber drivers
Delivery drivers are now giving rides with free delectable smells while out shuttling food across the city.
Image: Grubhub
4. Second City to offer improv classes for Juggalos
Insane Clown Posse's fans can now learn the art of "Yes, and..." and apply it to their everyday lives of rap battles, wet t-shirt contests and whip-its.
Photograph: Insane Clown Posse
5. Chicago Cubs star hitters Kris Byrant and Anthony Rizzo are going into the souvenir business
With Bryzzo, Bryant and Rizzo will get you the home run balls you deserve.
Image: MLB
6. Door Dash introduces Doggy Dash
And you thought Uber puppies was good. Door Dash is using cute canines to deliver you fresh food faster than ever.
Image: Door Dash
7. Buona's Giardiniera milkshake
Two of Chicago's favorite foods can now be had in one fell gulp.
Image: Buona
8. Steep Theatre announces a season of legendary proportions
You'll never see Mary Poppins the same.
Image: Steep Theatre
9. Kcura's Relativity dating app
The Relativity matchmaker seamlessly integrates your work and social lives.
10. Riot Fest's incredible 2016 festival lineup.
Tickets are on sale now!
Image: Twitter/Riot Fest
11. Beer Temple is selling a new bourbon county stout.
The dark beer of our dreams has officially arrived.
April is here, let's celebrate! pic.twitter.com/qbswMQe1me
— The Beer Temple (@TheBeerTemple) April 1, 2016
12. Redeye's own bitter, bitter 17 best April Fool's Day jokes in Chicago.
Someone really doesn't like this holiday.