I have friends that lived there! They would share beautiful pics and even better stories every time they returned "home" from being in 'Chaoen. Unfortunately for them (and for Chaoen, as they went to help out with some social aid programs there) they can't return, but they enjoyed their time there.

I live in Mexico (well, Baja California, which apparently doesn't count) and I've never seen the things. Weird, but then so is a LOT of stuff in the US. It is not a joke, though, here the day of pulling pranks is December 28, it would only be celebrated on April 1 by people with real strong roots in the US.

@Randi- I think the word they use for chump is Monoa. I've never heard the word til today, and can't seem to find it written on the internet. Sorry i can't be of help.