On the first of April, many people were fooled by creative and humorous pranks on social media. The Mons-Borinage region had some of the best jokes, which included an announcement by Mons Blog regarding the sale of the Mons station to become a casino. Boraine police announced the possibility of spending a night in the dungeon for €70. A giant beer fountain was announced by deputy-mayor Jacqueline Galant, who said it aimed to promote local beers and the area’s folklore. The Mons aldermen also joined in on the fun, with Achile Sakas announcing his departure from the municipal college, while Marie Meunier, Mélanie Ouali, and Stéphane Bernard released their first single “Eric, Erac”. Other jokes included a tunnel to avoid construction sites and a Playmobil park in the Borinage announced by the Van Gogh museum.
You probably woke up this Saturday reading surprising news on social networks. You may even have fallen into the trap, before realizing that it was April 1st. A special day of jokes which once once more shows that the Mons-Borinage region has imagination and is not lacking in humour.
Here is a small anthology of the best April Fools in the region.
– The Mons Blog announces great news: the sale of Mons station, it will house a… casino! “The price of the transaction has not been communicated but we are talking regarding 250 million euros which will seriously bail out the finances of SNCB”, can we read in particular. “After having been the cultural capital, will Mons become the capital of games? »
– The deputy-mayor Jacqueline Galant announces it on her Facebook profile: a giant beer fountain is arriving in Jurbise, opposite the communal castle. “I had this idea thanks to my many trips to Europe and all over the world,” she explains while announcing the launch of crowdfunding. “The objective is not to get people drunk or even to compete with our brands, but to promote our local beers and our folklore. »
Night in the dungeon
– The Boraine police now announces the possibility for those who wish to spend a night in… the dungeon. However, you will have to pay 70 €. “Included in the price: the visit to the cell complex, the excavation room, a bunk and a blanket as well as the ‘detainee’s breakfast’ package”, indicates the Borain zone. “At the end of a night that we hope will be exotic, a policeman will come to release you the next morning around 7am. »
– From June 1, 2023, each Quévysien household will be obliged to accommodate at least three hens and a rooster. “People living in apartments will be allowed to place their chicken coop on their balcony without applying for a permit,” the college added. “We wanted with this decision to show how much we want Quévy to retain its rural affiliation. »
– The Mons aldermen did not resist the temptation either. Achile Sakas notably announces his departure from the municipal college. Marie Meunier, Mélanie Ouali and Stéphane Bernard, who refer to the interpellation at the municipal council concerning the videos of the agricultural show, announce that they are embarking on the song. They released their first single “Eric, Erac”. “All profits will be donated to charity. Stay tuned, our album of folk songs will be released soon,” adds Marie Meunier.
Des tunnels
– The works in Mons also inspired Internet users. We thus announce the creation of a tunnel to avoid construction sites. “It will leave from the station car park to the Grand’Place car park. Others explain that a squadron of drones will be assigned to the service of the citizen. Drones that will be used to transport the Montois. “This service will be free but the user is asked to bring a bicycle helmet, or better, a construction helmet. »
– The Van der Valk hotel announces that its “Car d’Or” room is changing its name to “Cat d’Or”. A room reserved for cats. “At only €400 a day, give your cat the comfort and luxury of a Van der Valk,” details the establishment on social networks.
Beyonce
– Top Model Belgium communicates incredible news: the arrival of the singer Beyonce for the world final of the competition which will take place in… Monaco.
– The Van Gogh museum also announces a great project: soon a Playmobil park in the Borinage! “This week, we learned of the cancellation of the project to create a Legoland in Charleroi”, details the museum. “This project gave ideas to another toy giant. Indeed, Playmobil has just announced its desire to create a park in the Borinage. »
SO ? Which announcement made you laugh the most?
In conclusion, April Fools’ Day in the Mons-Borinage region did not disappoint with its playful and creative pranks. From a beer fountain to the transformation of Mons station into a casino, the region showed its humorous side. The announcement of spending a night in the dungeon and the mandatory requirement for households to accommodate hens and a rooster brought a chuckle as well. And who might forget the arrival of Beyonce in Monaco and the Playmobil park in the Borinage? Which announcement tickled your funny bone the most? Let us know in the comments!