If you find yourself the target of a prank this year, just remember to take it in stride. After all, it’s tradition!

The recipe for a successful April Fools’ prank is simple: one part clever gag, one part unsuspecting victim. Each year, great pranksters around the world rise to the challenge and exploit the trusting nature of their friends,

Because it’s April Fools’ Day, and you know what that means—pranks, hoaxes and all-around chaos designed to get a laugh. From replacing the filling of an Oreo with toothpaste to swapping sugar with salt or trading vanilla frosting for sour cream,