Carleton’s 2025 April Fool’s Day prank came with a whiff of nostalgia. A new Carleton-themed perfume was teased, with bookstore visitors invited to vote on which one scent should go into production: It Smells Like Cereal Today (sweet with a hint of caramelized sugar), Broomball on the Bald Spot (a crispness reminiscent of snow), and Turkey Farm Breeze (with decidedly earthy undertones).
While only a few students were fooled, the gag did spark numerous suggestions for other scents: Turn of the Century Watson, Eau de Goodhue Dishroom, and First Floor Burton. Winning the campus vote? Hint: It smells like icy sweat and faceplants.
