All the terrible April Fools pranks brands want you to laugh at this year

In a year when every day feels like a cruel joke, it isn't really the time for April Fools' Day. 

Maybe brands subconsciously realize that, because their April Fools' Day pranks this year are pretty tame. At least they're amusing themselves with fake ways to watch TV and hail cars. 

Here are the notable ones so far: 

Amazon Petlexa

Petlexa: Alexa, for your cat. Petlexa, "allows dogs, cats, and other animals to communicate with Alexa just like you do." Great! 

Netflix Live 

Netflix uploaded its April Fools' Day prank a day early and then canceled it the day of.  Read more...