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A bad joke can burn you, as some companies can attest after their April Fool's Day shenanigans failed to delight audiences and instead tarnished their brands.
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From a drone that delivers donuts, a tuxedo and flip flop dress code, or one Ozarks First anchor joking about leaving the station, companies across the area had fun with April Fool’s Day 2025.
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