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April Fools' Day 'à la française': Are the French funny?
Filed: Apr 01, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Summary: Exploring the origins of 'Poisson d’Avril' and its relevance today.
WHO: French comedians and cultural commentators
WHAT: Discussion on the tradition of April Fools' Day in France
WHEN: Apr 01, 2026 at 11:16 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: To examine if the tradition is fading in the age of AI and fake news
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