Car and Driver playfully admitted today that its staff may have some…animalistic tendencies. In a lighthearted April Fools’ Day stunt, the magazine temporarily replaced author portraits with photos of staff pets, joking that the furry, scaled, or feathered colleagues are the real driving force behind their automotive reviews.
A Humorous Take on Workplace Quirks
The announcement poked fun at common office behaviors. The piece notes that even seasoned journalists can struggle with basic tasks like sharing water bowls or resisting unattended snacks—traits apparently shared by both humans and animals.
The Joke Behind the Joke
The joke also touches on a growing anxiety within the media industry: the fear of automation. While the magazine jokingly admits replacing staff with pets, the underlying message is that even unpredictable, food-motivated creatures are preferable to being entirely replaced by AI.
The Bottom Line
The stunt was a clever way to acknowledge the messy, imperfect reality of human work while poking fun at the absurdity of modern tech fears. In the end, Car and Driver assured readers it was just an April Fools’ joke, though one that might resonate with anyone who’s ever felt a bit like an animal at the office.
