Johanna Report post Posted March 30, 2008 San SerriffeIn 1977 the British newspaper The Guardian published a special seven-page supplement devoted to San Serriffe, a small republic located in the Indian Ocean consisting of several semi-colon-shaped islands. A series of articles affectionately described the geography and culture of this obscure nation. Its two main islands were named Upper Caisse and Lower Caisse. Its capital was Bodoni, and its leader was General Pica. The Guardian's phones rang all day as readers sought more information about the idyllic holiday spot. Few noticed that everything about the island was named after printer's terminology. The success of this hoax is widely credited with launching the enthusiasm for April Foolery that gripped the British tabloids in subsequent decades. The Top 100 April Fools Day Hoaxes of All Time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Domino Report post Posted April 2, 2012 Are roo lace supplies in jeopardy as Google takes over the outback..?? Google had a lot of fun this year.. Roundup of their pranks.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
