Classic prank ideas for April Fool's Day

CLASSIC PRANKS

Rig the Sprayer

Put a rubber band around the push button of the spray nozzle (the kind with a hose) so the button stays down. Point it forward. When the victim uses the sink they will get a wet surprise!

Drippy

Use a pin to make a few small holes in a plastic disposable cup.  Offer a drink to the victim and watch while the liquid dribbles out onto their shirt.

Do the Splits

Find a scrap of cloth.  Place a dollar on the floor and stay nearby.  When the victim comes by and bends down to pick up the dollar, rip the cloth loudly.  Most people will reach back to see if they ripped their pants!

Short Sheet

This is an old classic! 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!

Running Late

While the victim is asleep, reset all the clocks ahead two hours. When they wake up they will panic and think they slept late and are late for school or work.

Tricky Coin

Glue a quarter or dollar coin to the floor or the ground in a busy place. Sit nearby and watch as people try to pick it up.

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.

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.

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.

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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