Thando Thabethe gets the last laugh: April Fool's prank doubles as men's underwear reveal
The media personality's announcement that her popular underwear brand, Thabooty's, was expanding into men's underwear turned out to be a clever prank.
The renowned actress, radio personality and entrepreneur's underwear brand, Thabooty's, has been making waves in the fashion industry.
Thabooty's has been catering exclusively to women's intimate apparel needs since its inception, offering a range of stylish and comfortable underwear options, from swimwear to shapewear and lingerie.
The brand has become synonymous with quality, fashion and empowerment, resonating with women of all shapes and sizes.
But her recent announcement of the brand's new men's underwear range is what got people talking. Although it was initially an April Fool's Day joke, it turned out to be more than just a prank.
The clever marketing move served as a teaser as Thabethe's follow-up post revealed that the joke was actually a teaser for their upcoming men's range, set to launch soon.
The initial announcement, made on April 1, had many fans excitedly reacting to the news. The post made by Thabethe read: 'You asked and we listened!!! Introducing 'Tha' BHUTI', the ultimate in men's intimates providing not just underwear but shapewear too!!!
Tag your boo or BHUTI (brother) because we are about to be twinning in Thabooty's and Tha' Bhuti!!!'
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