What do you do when your spouse is busy at the hospital on April Fool’s Day? You convince them that the whole family has taken a trip to the barber and decided to go for a bold new look—just days before their child’s picture day! This was the perfect setup for an unforgettable prank, courtesy of one clever dad.
Meet Tom Harrison and his wife, Clara. Their marriage is filled with humor, but due to Clara’s demanding job as a trauma nurse, Tom doesn’t often get the chance to prank her while she’s working. “I had this prank planned for a while,” Tom shared. “Clara doesn’t have many easy nights at the hospital, so I wanted to wait for the perfect moment.” Finally, one quiet evening at work gave Tom the opportunity he needed to send a series of texts that would send his wife into a fit of worry.
As their son’s picture day loomed closer, Tom thought it was the ideal moment for the classic “our son got a haircut” joke. But this prank went a bit further than expected! The tale began with a simple text, “Heyyy,” which is never a good sign. Tom seized the moment: “I knew it was probably the only real break she’d had in months, so I took full advantage.”
In a stroke of genius, he sent a photo of their son with a dramatic two-inch section shaved on his head. “Clara adores Deacon, and we always drive 45 minutes to the only place he likes to get his hair cut,” Tom explained, adding that they had just been there the previous week. To pull off the prank convincingly, Tom had to commit fully.
Clara’s reaction was priceless. A flurry of caps-locked texts filled with confusion and frustration came through, showing just how upset she was. “Photoshop is my thing, but making a shaved head look real is tough,” Tom admitted. After multiple attempts with friends and even hiring people on Fiverr, he finally created a picture that looked convincing enough to fool his wife.
By the end of the night, Tom’s prank had gone viral, and he shared a triumphant update on social media: “Well, dang haha good morning everyone, I lived through the night.” It’s clear that this couple shares a deep bond filled with laughter, and Tom genuinely appreciates Clara’s hard work in the hospital. This wasn’t their first prank war—Tom once lost a bet that ended with him getting Clara’s name tattooed on his butt!
In summary, this playful couple knows how to keep their relationship fun and engaging. Not only do they enjoy pranking each other, but they also share a strong appreciation for the challenges each faces in their daily lives. For more stories like this, check out this post on home insemination kits or learn more about the process from Make a Mom and WebMD.