April Fools Starts Early With Conan O’Brien Buying Mashable Dan Koelsch, March 31, 2012March 31, 2012 April Fools is still a few hours away here on the West Coast, but as soon as the clock struck midnight out East, the games began. For instance, Mashable has been bought by Conan O’Brien for only $3,500, and he’s already made changes to the website and its Twitter. Watch Conan make the announcement in the video after break, and as he suggests, stay tuned for more Conan-related gags. If you see any more April Fools gags related to movie or television, let us know in the comments below! Social Networks Viral News April FoolsConan O'BrienMashable
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