April 1st. It’s the one day of the year, when, for a few hours, big brands, media outlets, small businesses and mates, all throw caution to the wind, and share April Fools posts, luring their communities into believing something that’s not quite true, or outright ridiculous and this year, some of the best have stepped it up!
There have been some absolute crackers shared on social media, including some golden nuggets from South Australian Police, SAFM and more.
Here’s some of our favs.
RAA’s floating highway between Adelaide & Port Lincoln
In one of the most ‘produced’ pieces of April Fools content on social media today, RAA released a video, complete with concept fly throughs of a new floating highway, which will link Adelaide and Port Lincoln. Now seriously, could this be a thing please?
Fruchocs new wine treats
With a FruChocs Shop in McLaren Vale and their brand new store in Tanunda in the Barossa Valley, it made perfect sense for them to team up with some of SA’s favourite wineries to bring you a new Limited Edition range of ‘WineChocs’. Their 2022 Vintage FruChocs will be “light, fruity, easy on the palate with chocolatey undertones, and because we know you couldn’t cellar them if you tried, are perfect for eating right now. (Each 150g pack is approximately 1.5 standard drinks, so please eat responsibly.)”. As if this isn’t a brilliant concept. “Because grapes are fruit, right?”
Farmers Union Iced Coffee Pods
The legendary taste of FUIC will be coming to you through the ease of a pod. How good is that?! These little legends will be coming soon to stores… Or maybe not.
City of PAE sea monster protection system
Yep, we knew it! With all the creepy crawlies around Adelaide you could honestly believe this sea monster protection system. However, it’s just an April fools gag set up by the very clever City of Port Adelaide Enfield. We shared an article this morning which stated that the City of PAE was making a move to protect residents across Adelaide from the dangers of the deep by pledging to build the world’s first sea monster protection system in Port Adelaide. Read the full article here.
Tony & Mark’s fruit-fuel future.
Tony & Mark’s almost had us fooled, posting this gem on Facebook – which promised to solve our current fuel price crisis – filling up with fruit-fuel!
A fruit-fuel future for South Aussies.
Apptrol, a new breakthrough by South Aussie Scientists in collaboration with Tony & Mark’s.
Beam to expands scooter fleet offering with donkeys and horses
Who needs cars, right?! We had a cackle at this one. From today, Beam will introduce a range of equine-based mobility options starting in six cities across ANZ. The service will initially commence with a shared donkey service, with plans to expand into larger horses following data from the new trial.
The donkeys will be available for hire within the Beam app, and available to use within Beam’s existing operational areas. Read the full article here.
Baxter Blue’s Intelligence Glasses
Blue light glasses company Baxter Blue, mailed their client database this morning, to announced the launch of their new range of Intelligence Glasses. And you know what, they could probably make this idea fly!
“Studies show that 43% of people think glasses make a person look more intelligent.”
Baxter Blue posted that “we can’t make you magically more intelligent, but we certainly can make you look smarter!”, and who are we to argue?
McDonald’s Opening at Caudo Vineyard
While not quite on brand for Caudo Vineyard, after a few vinos, fast food always becomes more tempting, so maybe this one could have some merit….
This morning Caudo Vineyard posted:
**COMING SOON 
@ Caudo Vineyard
We’re lovin’ it…….And we love the special McFools burger!!!!
Heinz Beanz & Weet Bix Collaboration!
In classic April Fools style, there’s always a few food and wine collaborations, which you almost wish were true. Not sure this one quite falls into that category, but THINK OF THE FIBRE! Read the full story here.
Vegemite Tim Tams
Two iconic Aussie favourites have come together to create one mitey delicious biscuit! What more could you wish for? It to be true apparently. In the hundreds of comments on Tim Tam’s Facebook post this morning, pretty much everyone agreed they’d love the sweet and salty combo. Not us though. Yuck.
Lord Mayor’s Pigeon Plans
Not to be left out of the fun, Adelaide’s Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor joined in on the April Fool’s Day action, promising TEN more giant pigeons around the city.
Big Corellas being installed to scare away little corellas
Not to be outdone by our lovely Lord Mayor, the District Council of Yankalilla also have some giant bird plans of their own! Outgoing CEO, Nigel Morris is “pleased to announce he has secured 100% external seed funding to install BIG Corellas statutes throughout the district to scare off the Little Corellas.”
Troy Gray & Adventure All Starts collab with Elon Musk
In what is probably more something for Troy Gray’s ultimate bucket list, he posted that his TV series Adventure All Stars was partnering with the Elon Musk Foundation to take his show into Lunar Orbit!
The discovery of an Australia-shaped island
Explore Tropical North Queensland delighted in telling audiences today that following aerial surveys of the Great Barrier Reef over the last few weeks, this sand cay was spotted for the first time off the coast of Cairns. Chief Marine Scientist Dr. Ray Ireland says, “Since sand cays are formed from a build up of sediment on the reef, they come in all shapes and sizes. We’re really interested in doing more research into the marine life around this cay.” It’s not unusual for new sand cays to pop up or change shape over time, but it’s not every day you end up with a sand cay that looks like Australia! 
Violet Crumble releases chicken parmigiana recipe
Want to add some shattering flavour to your classic Aussie chicken parmigiana? Have Violet Crumble got the recipe for you! Because when you add Australia’s Violet Crumble it’s the way your parmy/parma shatters that matters…
SA Museum to host Squid Fest to dispose of giant squid specimen
“In a desperate effort to help our Science Centre free up some much-needed storage space, the SA Museum will be hosting a ‘Squid Festival’ on our front lawns during Tasting Australia to dispose of a second unwanted Giant Squid specimen. 
We’ll be serving up your favourite squid dishes – from crumbed, to marinated, to salt and pepper – you name it, the squid must go!It’ll be a kraken time for all, tickets on sale soon.”
Pick A Local, Pick SA! launches left handed pear
Did you know – Over 85% of pears are eaten as palm fruit, meaning they aren’t cut prior but eaten directly as they are with our hands?
Because pears are traditionally grown for the benefit of the majority – right handers – left handers experience an excessive amount of drips (at least 50% more) as they’re essentially eating the piece of fruit backwards. Left handers also find an uneven distribution of flavour in a traditional pear.
South Australian growers have heard these complaints and answered with a solution! The left handed pear, grown to combat these issues and give left handers the eating experience they deserve and have been unfairly missing out on.
The new variety left handed pears will be launched Friday April 1 – but only available before midday.
The 60 Four crooners announce MAFS plans
For anyone looking for love, who also loves the soulful sounds of The 60 Four quartet, the Adelaide-based group posted “We’re looking for our perfect harmony.”
The new Gold Coast underwater roller coaster!
Hold your breath as the Gold Coast welcomes the world’s first underwater rollercoaster.
Not for the faint-hearted or the ocean-fearers, this new fully immersive experience stands a total of 40m tall, and roughly 20m above the ocean surface at full tide. 
Riders will be taken on a 1km amphibious journey through the big blue, exposed to all of nature’s elements including local marine life, coral vistas and the salty breeze and water. This multi-million dollar investment will see the Gold Coast elevate from Australia’s favourite playground to the World’s favourite playground!
As if roller coasters weren’t scary enough – no thanks! Happy for this one to be an April Fools joke!
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