Exactly this year at my new job at awine importer my 4/1 prank was to tell the sales team they were getting a sample case of 2bt each of the first growth bordeaux. This would be equivalent to being given $8-10k. I mentioned to everyone that they could get their case on Saturday from the office. Fir the record no one should think this is happening.
Two salesmen called, the first said “Is this for real?” And I lied and said “yes”. When the second guy called and said “Is this an April Fool’s joke?” I told them the truth because they asked the right question. The other guys found out Saturday morning when I let them know