Excellent CONTEST ENTRY SWAT OPENS FIRE ON REVELLERS by Spiritual Echo April Fools writing prompt entry Artwork by dodgement at FanArtReview.com

In a shocking announcement, police have confirmed the senseless execution of twenty-four actors, members of the re-enactment troupe performing the traditional celebratory April first street party. In a ceremony dating back five hundred years to the time of a profound change in the Gregorian calendar, the New Year was arbitrarily changed to January 1st. Countless people refused to acknowledge that April 1st was no longer the beginning of the New Year, continuing to celebrate a new beginning to coincide with the awakening of the earth each spring. Those that accepted the change referred to these revellers as 'April Fools'. Tragically, police misinterpreted the street performance as a national threat. Under the Patriotism Act, no charges or investigations are anticipated. In a public statement the police chief announced the grievous mistake and offered condolences to the stricken families. Privately he was overheard to say, "If you act like a fool, expect to be treated like one." Writing Prompt Write the best April Fools Newspaper Headline ever. Then write a brief paragraph or two to elaborate. Any picture can be used, this picture is simply for fun. You are the newspaper editor so make it good. Author Notes Legend has it in the mid 1500's the Gregorian calendar was changed and April Fools were so labelled because they continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1st.

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