Classic prank ideas for April Fool's Day

CLASSIC PRANKS

Short Sheet

This is a one of the oldest April Fool's Day pranks in the world! Take the top sheet off the victim’s bed, and tuck the bottom end under the top end of the mattress. Pull it down and then fold it back up so that the top end is where it would be if the bed was made normally. Replace the pillow, blanket, etc., and make up the bed like it was before. When the victim gets into bed, they’ll be surprised when they can’t slide their feet all the way down to the bottom of the bed!

Leave ‘Em Hanging >> new <<

Quick and easy classic prank. Just wait until your victim is in the shower, then sneak in and grab their clothes and all the towels. (You might want to get the bath mat too!)

Confetti Shower

If it’s raining on April’s Fools Day: put some confetti into their umbrella, close it and wait for the victim to open it.

Salty Surprise

Simple: put salt on the victim’s toothbrush. Then stand by to watch the surprised look on their face.
Submitted by Dani

Avalanche

For this prank, the victim’s bedroom door must open to the inside, and they need to be a sound sleeper. While the victim is inside the room, quietly tape newspaper across the door jam, covering it almost to the top. Then fill the gap between the newspaper and the door with Styrofoam peanuts, popped popcorn, crumpled newspaper, or even water balloons. When the victim opens the door, they’ll be greeted by an avalanche.

Door Ambush >> new <<

This is the most classic and simple prank ever. Balance a small disposable cup of water on the top of a partially open door. Then wait for the splash!

Can't Catch This

Tape a dollar bill to the end of the fishing line on a fishing pole. Then hide behind a bush and wait for your victim to come along. As soon as they reach for the money, reel in the line a few inches. Keep reeling until they realize they’re being had.

Rude Awakening

Sneak up on your victim while they are sleeping and put some shaving cream in their hand. Then tickle them on the nose with a feather and watch while they give themselves a face full of foam!
Submitted by Miss Lizzie

All Sewed Up

Sew someone’s coat cuffs together so they can’t get their hands through. Or go through their underwear drawer and sew the legs of all their underwear closed (if you use a sewing machine, this doesn't take too long!).

Clumsy

Make your own “spilled coffee” prank. Just fill a cup with brown paint, tip it over onto waxed paper and let it flow into a puddle. Let it dry and then peel off the paper.

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