Did you get fooled? Check out these DFW-area April Fools' pranks

Did someone put sticky notes all over an airplane at DFW Airport? What about hot dog-flavored sparking water?

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Happy April Fools' Day! Businesses, brands, corporations and even government organizations are pranking people on social media.

Did any of them fool you? Scroll down to see some pranks that were pulled on April 1. If we missed any, send it to us at newstips@nbcdfw.com.

DFW AIRPORT APRIL FOOLS PRANK

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, of an airplane covered with sticky notes. Wonder if any would still be stuck after takeoff.

DALLAS CITY HALL APRIL FOOLS

Dallas City Hall is turning ... pink?! Nope, just a prank, though some people in the replies seem to approve of a pink Dallas City Hall building.

TCU APRIL FOOLS

Introducing the TCU Squirrels. In a serious-sounding video, with a sad music track, TCU Chancellor Victor Boschini shared that TCU would be abandoning their beloved Horned Frog mascot and instead become the Squirrels. At the end of the video, they revealed it was a joke.

DOWNTOWN ARLINGTON APRIL FOOLS

Sometimes public art can be a little different. Downtown Arlington nailed it with their April Fools' Day prank on a public art installation in the revitalized downtown area.

SHINER BEER APRIL FOOLS

In a post on Facebook, Shiner Beer announced that they now own the Alamo. They also announced a remodel with a giant Shiner Beer sign on the front of the Alamo, saying construction would be complete by next April Fools' Day. Pearl Brewery really should have thought of this first.

HUDA BEAUTY APRIL FOOLS

The makeup brand Huda Beauty posted an "urgent announcement" to Instagram. They said a fragrance had been stolen from their factory. Commenters quickly caught on to the April Fools' prank.

7-ELEVEN APRIL FOOLS

In a fake press release before April Fools' Day, 7-Eleven announced their new Big Bite Hot Dog Sparkling Water. Let's just say we're relieved this one is not real.

KRISPY KREME APRIL FOOLS

Krispy Kreme posted that they will be offering a "you bring it, we glaze it" deal as an April Fools' prank. Pizza? Sure. Hamburger? Why not. The doughnut maker did announce an actual deal, too. Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen donuts for $4.01 (April 1 // 0401) with the purchase of a dozen donuts.

ALDI UK APRIL FOOLS

Want to find love in the aisles? This April 1, Aldi UK introduced "Love Aisleland," a parody of the popular reality show "Love Island." Don't get too excited, unfortunately, it's just an April Fools' prank.

AMONG US APRIL FOOLS

Among Us, a video game, is now Along Us on X, formerly Twitter. The popular game announced an "April Fools' Mode" with special animations available now through April 8.

PRIME ENERGY DRINK APRIL FOOLS

Logan Paul announced a new "Fried Chicken Prime" energy drink on April 1. Pairs well with KFC? Raising Cane's?

RAISING CANE'S APRIL FOOLS

Popular fast-food chicken tenders restaurant tied their April Fools' Day message with March Madness, saying customers could order their tenders "fingers crossed" to help their favorite team.

INVISIGLAZE APRIL FOOLS

Amaco, American Art and Clay Company debuted an incredible glaze for pottery on Monday. See their YouTube video below.

MAYCO APRIL FOOLS

Another glaze producer, Mayco, is getting into sauces -- apparently. While fans of all the flavors, we can't say they made these foods more appetizing.

DARN TOUGH VERMONT APRIL FOOLS

Do your toes need some wiggle room? If your heel gets cold but your toes get hot -- these socks may be for you.

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