# Illusionary Fake Confection Pranks This April Fool's Joke Comes with a Tasty Surprise By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/april-fools-joke References: [examiner](http://www.examiner.com/article/april-fool-s-day-grilled-cheese-and-tomato-soup) Just because it's the biggest prank day of the year doesn't mean [April Fool's jokes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin) have to always be mean-spirited. This April Fool's day prank tricks victims into thinking their eating soup and a sandwich but what they actually end up with is much different. While the big, outrageous pranks are the ones that get all the attention on April Fool's, the small ones can be just as fun and often have their own little perks. The Examiner has come up with a prank that looks exactly like a bowl of tomato soup and a [grilled cheese sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castello-cheese); what it actually is though is a delicious cake and chilled strawberry soup. The recipe is easy to make and to the untrained eye, both the soup and the sandwich cake look exactly like their real counterparts. April's Fool's jokes can be harsh and hilarious but they can also just be fun and delicious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fake Food Pranks:** There is an opportunity for innovative food companies to create fake food for prank purposes. - **April Fool's Day Products:** Companies can create April Fool's Day products that are harmless, fun, and playful to their customers. - **Edible Illusions:** Capitalizing on the trend of immersive dining, restaurants can create edible illusions that surprise and delight their patrons. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can create fake food products as a new line of business or a seasonal offering for April Fool's Day. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Marketing and advertising agencies can create unique and creative prank campaigns for their clients to promote their brands on April Fool's Day. - **Entertainment Industry:** Restaurants, bars, and event planners in the entertainment industry can incorporate edible illusions into their offerings to provide a unique and memorable experience to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Comedic Limited-Time Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-burger-1.md) - [Hummus Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummus-snack-bites.md) - [Humorous Indian-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indianflavored-ice-creams.md) - [Coffee-Themed April Fool's News](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-oclock-coffee.md) - [Mystery Flavor Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/april-fools-month-mystery-donut.md) - [Matcha-Infused Sausages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-matcha-chipolatas.md) - [Sauce-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-and-hidden-valley.md) - [Cheese-Infused Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bocces-bakery1.md)