When “Just a Joke” Isn’t Funny: The Emotional Impact of April Fool’s Day
April Fool’s Day often arrives with an expectation to laugh things off. Harmless pranks, playful teasing, and clever surprises can feel lighthearted on the surface. Yet for many people, what is framed as “just a joke” can land very differently. A comment that seems funny to one person may feel humiliating, triggering, or deeply personal to someone else.
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