April Fools’ Day pranks of 2026 include several manmade horrors beyond comprehension. Photo courtesy of Heinz
April 1 (UPI) — Whether we like it or not, April Fools’ Day is once again upon us, and with it comes the inevitable annual parade of corporate jests, japes and jokes, including an umbrella for your Uggs and Butterfinger-flavored ramen.
Some of this year’s other notable corporate-approved attempts at humor include chicken sauce flavored Coke, Keebler cookie toothpaste and a hydrating mask for one of your most personal areas.
Here are 11 of the top April Fools’ pranks of 2026.
Cane’s Sauce Coke
Chicken chain Raising Cane’s enlisted the help of Hollywood star McKenna Grace to unveil Cane’s Sauce Coke, a hoax variety of Coca-Cola inspired by the eatery’s signature sauce.
Fortunately for America’s collective arteries, the sludgy soda-sauce hybrid is not available for purchase.
McKenna Grace poses with Cane’s Sauce Coca-Cola. Photo courtesy of Raising Cane’s
Dude Wipes Butt Massk
Dude Wipes, the most masculine of wet wipe brands, unveiled a new skincare product billed as “the industry’s first targeted hydrogel patch designed specifically for your third eye.”
“Just pop this soothing gel disc directly onto the target zone for 15 minutes while you doomscroll on the throne,” the company said.
Jus-Rol’s dePUFF sheet mask
Speaking of skincare, pastry company Jus-Rol introduced the dePUFF — a sheet mask made from puff pastry dough.
“Promising 300% increase in buttery smooth skin — with 9 out of 10 experiencing the sudden urge to host brunch,” Jus-Rol said. “Because why reduce puffiness when you can also increase puff pastry cravings?”
Photo courtesy of Jus-Rol
Uggbrella
Footwear firm Ugg heralded the latest accessory for its iconic sheepskin boots: a clip-on “Uggbrella” to protect the boots from rain.
The company said: “While the Uggbrella might not exist (yet!), protecting your favorite pair of Ugg boots definitely should. Rain, spills and everyday wear can easily damage the suede and sheepskin if they’re not properly protected.”
Photo courtesy of Ugg
Terry’s ‘Emergency Segment’ Phone Case
Terry’s Chocolate, the company best known for its iconic chocolate orange, shared a photo of a phone case designed to carry an “emergency” piece of the sweet treat.
“This is the world’s first high-tech phone case designed to carry chocolate,” Terry’s said on social media. “We’re making a big step into the world of heat-controlled technology, determined to keep your Terry’s in perfect condition for any emergency.”
Photo courtesy of Terry’s Chocolate
Mash Gang Office Keg
Non-alcoholic beer brand Mash Gang revealed a keg specially designed to turn an office water cooler into a keg to dispense frothy brews.
“The Mash Gang Office Keg seamlessly replaces your standard water jug with a rotating selection of our award-winning non-alcoholic beers,