Sunday was April Fools’ Day and I joined the millions of people worldwide in being the victim of some practical joke. One of the best practical jokes ever to have been performed on a lot of people was this:

In 1962 there was only one TV channel in Sweden, and it broadcast in black and white. The station's technical expert, Kjell Stensson, appeared on the news to announce that thanks to a newly developed technology, all viewers could now quickly and easily convert their existing sets to display colour reception. All they had to do was pull a nylon stocking over their TV screen, and they would begin to see their favourite shows in colour. Stensson then proceeded to demonstrate the process. Reportedly, hundreds of thousands of people, out of the population of seven million, were taken in (they believed it). Actual colour TV transmission only commenced in Sweden on April 1, 1970.


“You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time.“

Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of USA (1809 - 1865)

What’s happening this week?

You will be glad to hear that oral assessments will finish soon – no more being dragged kicking and screaming out of your lessons by your mentors. Hooray!

Brian and Sean will be your hosts on Wednesday @ 7:30pm for Advanced Conversation Club. The usual deal applies if you want to go - get your name down in the secretaries’ office.

The Easter bunny has its origin in pre-Christian fertility lore. The Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals known and they served as symbols of the new life during the Spring season. The bunny as an Easter symbol seems to have it's origins in Germany, where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s and were made of pastry and sugar. The Easter bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s. The arrival of the "Oschter Haws" (Easter bunnies) was considered "childhood's greatest pleasure" next to a visit from Christ-Kindel on Christmas Eve. The children believed that if they were good the "Oschter Haws" would lay a nest of coloured eggs.

Easter jokes

What is the difference between a crazy bunny and a counterfeit banknote?
One is bad money and the other is a mad bunny!

What did the bunny want to do when he grew up?
Join the Hare Force.

Why are people always tired in April?
Because they've just finished a March.

Why did the rabbit cross the road?
Because it was the chicken's day off.

What do you call ten rabbits marching backwards?
A receding hareline.


Have a good Easter and see you next week!