Is there a prankster in your midst? Perhaps your partner enjoys sneaking up on you for a good scare, or maybe your kids are the little troublemakers playing tricks on each other. Whether you’re looking to help your youngest child prank their older siblings or trying to one-up your partner, you’ve arrived at the right destination for practical joke inspiration. The popularity of practical jokes is no joke either, with nearly 15,000 searches every month!
If you’re in search of light-hearted, memorable pranks without causing any lasting trauma, look no further. We’ve curated a delightful mix of timeless classics and innovative new ideas that will undoubtedly earn you the title of most entertaining host—or at least a pie in the face.
- Play-Doh Gum: This playful prank involves replacing your favorite gum with pieces of Play-Doh that match its color. Offer your unsuspecting friends or family a piece and watch the confusion unfold.
- Frozen Cereal: Take charge of breakfast by freezing bowls of everyone’s go-to cereal the night before. Serve them in the morning for a bewildering breakfast experience.
- Mac & Cheese Juice: Combine the cheese packet from your favorite mac and cheese with warm water and pour it into an orange juice container. Watch as your victim takes a sip!
- Salted Sour Patch Kids: Take some Sour Patch Kids and sprinkle them with salt. A little misting with water will help the salt adhere. The surprise of flavors will be shocking!
- Toothpaste Oreos: A simple yet effective prank, swap out the cream filling of Oreos with toothpaste for a lunchtime surprise.
- Caramel Onions: For a Halloween-style prank, dip onions in caramel instead of apples and watch as someone takes a bite expecting a sweet treat.
- Mentos in Ice: Freeze Mentos in an ice tray and offer them with a Coke. The slow reaction will lead to a hilarious explosion of fizz!
- Salted Coffee or Tea: Make someone’s morning by secretly salting their coffee or tea instead of sweetening it. Just be prepared to dodge any spit-takes!
- Crouching Boyfriend, Hidden Clown: Tape a creepy picture under the toilet seat lid for a fright when someone lifts it.
- Useless Soap: Apply clear nail polish to a bar of soap the night before. The look of frustration when your loved ones can’t get it to lather will be priceless.
- Bleeding Faucet: Place gel food coloring under the faucet or in the aerator. When someone turns on the tap, they’ll be shocked by the colorful water!
- Broken Mouse: Tape a piece of paper over the laser of a coworker’s optical mouse. For added fun, leave a note saying “Gotcha!”
- Cubicle Surprise: Wrap your coworker’s cubicle in plastic wrap and fill it with balloons or other fun items for a delightful surprise.
- Foil Everything: Arrive at work early to cover a coworker’s desk and supplies in aluminum foil for a shiny surprise.
- “Donuts” in the Break Room: Fill a donut box with fruits and veggies instead of actual donuts, and watch the mix of disappointment and laughter.
- Voice Activated Stickers: Stick labels claiming various appliances are voice-activated. Enjoy the hilarity as coworkers shout commands to a microwave or paper towel dispenser.
- Heart Attack: Have your kids cut out colorful hearts and secretly decorate a friend’s yard with them for a sweet surprise.
- Forking or Flocking: Fill someone’s yard with plastic forks or flamingos, complete with a cheeky sign saying “You’ve been forked!” or “You’ve been flocked!”
- Auto(In)Correct: Playfully change the autocorrect settings on your kids’ phones to replace normal phrases with silly alternatives.
- Post-It Covered Car: Cover a loved one’s car with Post-It notes, leaving some with personal messages for added fun.
- Foghorn Door: Duct tape a foghorn to a door so it sounds off whenever it swings open. Just be careful where you set this up!
- Balloon Avalanche: Fill a small room or car with balloons so when the door opens, they all pour out. It’s hard to stay mad when surrounded by balloons!
- Shaving Cream Face: While someone sleeps, spray shaving cream on their hand and gently tickle their nose. They’ll wake up with a face full of cream!
- Sour Powder on Cereal: Use sour powder from candies like Warheads to elevate a cereal prank to a whole new level of tangy surprise.
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In summary, whether you’re looking to pull off a classic prank or something a bit more innovative, these 24 practical jokes provide a wealth of options for pranksters of all ages. Get ready to share some laughs and create memorable moments!