On 1 April 2016, automated DVD rental service Redbox made the following "announcement" on its social media channels:
Like movies and games? Love sitting in small, dark spaces? We’ve got a job for you. https://t.co/ofHiWCWpDj pic.twitter.com/6TdP5BBCuD
— Redbox (@redbox) April 1, 2016
The link led to a page which was primarily visual in its gag execution, listing job requirements such as "must be able to think inside the box," "not afraid of the dark," and "yoga experience recommended":
In addition to the inclusion of a promotional coupon code for April Fools' Day rentals, Redbox labeled the joke in small print which led readers to their actual job listings page:
Redbox is NOT really hiring to work inside our Redbox kiosk. However, if you are interested in working for Redbox, click here https://www.redbox.com/careers) to search other job opportunities.
Our comprehensive list of 2016's online April Fools' jokes can be viewed here.