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Spot the April Fools’ Day Press Release, Vol. 4

by Rob Harvilla

April 1, 2009

At least it doesn't tell you you're fat and make hilarious bloating noises like some Wii products we could mention

a) Björk joins Led Zeppelin.

b) The latest way to get in shape with the Wii: Don King Boxing OUT NOW!

(Björk carries the day, but that’s one hell of a botched RickRoll opportunity.)

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