OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- Maybe it’s because we’re in the midst of the strangest political campaign in modern times, or maybe it’s just the new abnormal, but this year, something is in the air, and the April Fools’ Day jokesters were out in force for the convenience-store industry like never before.
Did they “break the Internet”? No. Did they “blow up social media”? Not so much. But there was certainly no shortage of funny.
Here is a by-no-means-exhaustive selection (we had to stop somewhere) of the jokes that c-store retailers, suppliers and related agents provocateur cooked up to misuse and amuse the industry and consumers for April 1, 2016. They covered the spectrum from foodservice to beverages to tobacco to services and more.
Retailers
Coming this Summer: The Saint Bernard Slurpee Squad. Saving the thirsty one Slurpee at a time. pic.twitter.com/GTbPuX7EuF
— Slurpee (@slurpee) April 1, 2016
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We just launched the first ever 3D printed subs in our mobile app! Check out more here!!https://t.co/R0bQAImbnapic.twitter.com/jEnsaMKMn0
— QuickChek (@QuickChek) April 1, 2016
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Introducing... The new 4XL Pizza from QT Kitchens! One pizza can feed an entire party! #AprilFoolspic.twitter.com/ibF6WSzrx9
— QuikTrip (@QuikTrip) April 1, 2016
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We're MOOO-ving! Everything's bigger in Texas, why not Stewart's Shops? See you soon, TX! https://t.co/UQEIZHB1ZZpic.twitter.com/jg6blsoPo1
— Stewart's Shops (@StewartsShops) April 1, 2016
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2 new scents available now! Only from SA! pic.twitter.com/bTcxwSaFNn
— SuperAmerica (@MySuperAmerica) April 1, 2016
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Big news: due to constant misspellings we've decided to go w/ the flow & change our name to "Wiegel's"#AprilFoolspic.twitter.com/KHGUDjPP6v
— Weigel's Stores (@WeigelsStores) April 1, 2016
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Candidate Buys Midwest C-Store Chain https://t.co/oKSn8fpKJn#cspnetpic.twitter.com/3AcLaxCSMx
— CSP Magazine (@CSPmagazine) April 1, 2016
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Suppliers, QSRs & Services
Introducing DoggyDash, Our Newest Way to Fetch Your Order: https://t.co/FiQLX0JIpWpic.twitter.com/rUOwwFv4sF
— DoorDash (@doordash) April 1, 2016
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Check out our latest pop flavor, just in time for spring! pic.twitter.com/wH2Jxx4VTL
— Faygo Beverages (@Faygo) April 1, 2016
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Introducing our new dating app, GasBuddyWithBenefits: https://t.co/RJtjLr56R2#findingloveathepump#gassylovepic.twitter.com/Ezfnm3dkke
— GasBuddy (@GasBuddy) April 1, 2016
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Try our NEW Limited Time Only Menu item: ReelFish Pizza & Tartar Dipping Sauce! #ReelFish#ReelFishPizzapic.twitter.com/Bb73BZV5ZI
— Hunt Brothers Pizza (@hbpizza) April 1, 2016
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Order your first #MmmBox. https://t.co/Eo1SIqq3cSpic.twitter.com/9vVI9FhUzL
— McDonald's (@McDonalds) April 1, 2016
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Jerky Camouflage works anywhere. Download yours today. #oldtrapper#beefjerkyhttps://t.co/xmNhJVMdFnpic.twitter.com/wMLr45Fuf3
— Old Trapper (@old_trapper) April 1, 2016
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New canopy systems that are "lighter than air" begin tests. https://t.co/NTS0Q9ZMBtpic.twitter.com/zEZ2wYKve8
— Petroleum Equipment (@PEInewsfeed) April 1, 2016
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Introducing The World's 1st Invisible #Vape Kit! - https://t.co/2gnpwEBpEf#Vaping#Innovation#VaporFipic.twitter.com/rnWn4Xi2On
— VaporFi (@VaporFI) April 1, 2016
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IT'S HERE! The newest milkshake flavor: the Cheeeesy Gold Milkshake, starring cult classic cheese whiz. pic.twitter.com/vVRlZXDP5s
— Wayback Burgers (@waybackburgers) March 31, 2016
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