Apart from Thanksgiving and Christmas, April Fool's Day is most likely one of the most beloved days of the year. And without a doubt, it is also the most loathed. There are devious people that count down the days planning pranks and practical jokes on friends, family, and people they work with.

Here are some funny and awesome ways to guard yourself from being the "fool" on that day.

Keep On Alert

The simplest way to keep from getting caught off guard is to keep your guard up. Always have your prank and joke sensors up. Set a phone alert for that day. It would be a good idea to mark it on your calendar as well.

A big reason why people become victimized is that they did not remember that it was actually April Fool's Day.

Analyze What People Are Saying

Be very careful of what someone says or tries to get you to do that day. You should even make sure your lunch is not tampered with. Checking your office chair before each time you sit would also probably be a good idea.

Don't take bad news at face value. Try to get some validation on what you've heard before you say it to anyone else.

Vanish

An option for those that really despise this day, is to simply not show up. Stay home or travel, stay away from people that you are familiar with. After all, you can't be pranked if you're not even present.

Don't answer the door, don't answer your phone, don't even check your email.

Be the Pranker Instead

They say that the best defense is a good offense. Wolves don't usually hunt other wolves in the wild. So instead of acting like the sheep, be the predator instead. It's more fun that way too! Just make sure you don't go too far with it. You don't want your prank to actually hurt someone or cause permanent damage