Classic prank ideas for April Fool's Day

CLASSIC PRANKS

Sudden Shower

Turn the showerhead so it will spray the victim when they stand outside the shower and turn on the water.

Fall Out

Fill a box with ping pong balls or packing peanuts and place it into a cupboard. Arrange the box so the box flap will fall open when the cupboard is opened. Carefully close the cupboard, and then wait nearby for the fun!

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.

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

Here's one of the simplest April Fool's Day pranks:  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!

Got Ya

Point at your victim’s chest, acting like they have a spot on their shirt. When they look down, bring your finger up and flick their nose.
Submitted by Sassy

Chalk It Up >> new <<

This prank will only work in classrooms that have old-fashioned chalkboards and chalk erasers. Tuck a piece of chalk into the pads of the eraser. When the teacher tries to erase the board, he/she will get a streaky surprise!

That's Gonna Leave a Mark

Take a quarter and use a pencil to trace around it—this will leave pencil dust all along the edge of the coin. Hide this coin in your hand for now. Go to your victim and tell him you want to show them a trick. Tell him you can do something that you bet he can’t. Take a quarter (a new quarter, not the “marked” quarter) and roll in down your face from the top of your forehead, over your nose, and down to your chin. Challenge your victim to do the same thing—handing them the “marked” quarter. When your victim finishes, congratulate them and walk away. Let them figure out for themselves that you tricked them into marking a big line down the middle of their face!
Submitted by Danielle

Down it Falls

Place a paper cup filled with confetti on top of the door. Leave the door ajar. When your victim walks through the door, the confetti will fall on their head!
Submitted by Manny E

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