i've never been a huge fan of april fool's day. i think harmless pranks are funny and all, but i think it's ridiculous to have a day where you can't believe a word anyone says. normally trustworthy people tell you lies, but you have no reason to doubt them, so you go with it. and then you look like an ass.



i wanted to believe that i could get through this day without falling for a dumb prank, but as of 1:52 this morning, i had already fallen for three, and the number is climbing.

1) someone on a u2 message board posted that maroon 5 was opening for them on the second leg of their tour. i believed it.
2) an old friend said that she was gay. that wasn't true.
3) someone told me slash had died. i fell for it.

these three were before i went to sleep yesterday, which i think is completely unfair. and it's not like the horrible slew of lies began at midnight, when it was technically april first. no. these were "head start" jokes. that ain't right.

in conclusion, yes, i like pranks. yes, i have participated in pranks. yes, jokes are funny. but this day is lame.

ps: keep an eye out for the first episode of "the untitled kristen pederson experience" under vlogging. right now, it's just videos that accurately capture pelowski's character, but there will be more soon.