Dogs can go outside, and sometimes take people with them.  The tables have turned!

In America, we say “April fool’s!”

In Italy, we say “Pesce d’aprile” or April Fish.

Why?

I’m told the name comes from a common joke that involves sticking a drawing of a pesciolino (little fish) onto the back of an unsuspecting victim. Then, everyone else asks if anyone has seen “April’s fish” and makes jokes about that person – when, of course, the victim doesn’t know it’s them.

L’hai visto? (Have you seen him/her?)

Chi? (Who?)

Il pesce d’Aprile! (The April fish!)