Wizards apologize after scripted April Fools joke in which 'fan' thought they won $10,000 falls flat

The Washington Wizards are doing damage control after a scripted April Fools prank went wrong during Wednesday’s game. Following criticism and anger from fans, the team issued an apology Thursday after making it look like a fan missed out on winning $10,000.

Carnival Cruise Line Debunks April Fools Pranks That Had Guests Up in Arms (Including One Involving a Rubber Duck)

Carnival Cruise Line debunked two viral April Fools' pranks that caused confusion among guests
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Washington Wizards apologize for 'scripted' April Fool's prank involving fan thinking he won $10,000

The fan appeared to be duped into thinking he won $10,000 for making a blindfolded trick shot.
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‘3 Body Problem’ Creators Played a Fake Script Prank on Eiza González Using ChatGPT

David Benioff and Dan Weiss reveal a prank involving ChatGPT, a swimming pool and Pi that they played on the actress during the filming of season one. By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large Showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss have a history of playing pranks ...