You'd think the fact that April Fool's Day comes around once every year would mean people would be more clever about their pranks. Yet, without fail, every single April 1st the same exact jokes are played out over and over again as if it's the first time. There's only so many times you can be tricked by the same pranks. (If you're someone that falls for or uses the same tricks every single year, please pay attention.)

1. Whoopee cushion

I promise this isn't as funny as you think it is.

2. Toothpaste in Oreos

3. Fake pregnancy post on Facebook

Just don't. Please.

4. Switching bathroom signs

5. Covering cars with Post-its

6. Filling donuts with mayonnaise

Why would you ever want to ruin a perfectly good batch of donuts this way?

7. Using fake insects

Insects are creepy and sometimes terrifying. It would be much appreciated if there weren't fake beetles and cockroaches everywhere.

If you insist on pranking people this April Fool's, avoid this list and maybe you'll be successful. A little creativity goes a long way with practical jokes.