Creative April Fool's Day pranks, jokes and tricks

UNIQUE AND FUN PRANKS

Old News

Replace the newspaper of that day with an old one (the older the better). See how long it takes them to realize something is not right!
Submitted by Anna

Quench Your Thirst

If your victim always carries a water bottle around with them, this is the prank for you! When the victim isn't looking, pour in a “secret ingredient,” such as lemon juice, vinegar or salt. Then, watch the person make faces when they drink it.

Soft As Rocks >> new <<

Take your victim’s pillow out of the pillowcase and fill it up with books or something equally uncomfortable and surprising.

Super Shenanigans >> new <<

This prank works best if you can get your hands on a supply of super-bouncy superballs—try a dollar store or buy some on the internet. Cut a large flap in the bottom of a box. Place the box on a flat surface and fill it with the superballs, then glue the lid shut. Your victim will try to pick up the box or remove the lid and the whole box will lift up, releasing a plethora of bouncing silliness. You can always write “Happy April Fool’s Day” on a note under the box, just to top it off.

You Can't Trick Me

Take a pen or marker that's washable and put a mark on your face that everyone can see. When they say you have a mark on your face, simply tell them that you're not falling for it and that they're just saying you have a mark on your face. When they finally prove to you that you have a mark on your face, shout, "April Fool's!"

Who Are You?

Switch beds with you brother or sister and then wait for your mom or dad to come and wake you up!
Submitted by Jennifer

Drawer Disaster

Sneak in before the victim gets dressed, take out the drawers of his or her dresser and switch them around. When they look for socks they’ll find shirts, etc.
Submitted by Unknown Damsel

Sandwich Subterfuge >> new <<

This is a fun one if you're making a bag lunch for someone on April Fool's Day. Make a sandwich with the condiments and meats you would normally use. Out of wax paper, cut out a piece that is the shape of the slice of bread. On it, write "Happy April Fool's Day!" and place it between the slices of bread. When your victim goes to take a bite, it's pretty funny. My 78-year-old father-in-law actually ate half his sandwich before he opened it up to check what was inside. I had him laughing so hard he was crying because no one had ever played a joke like that on him. It worked great on my husband too!

Out of Gas >> new <<

Driving with your kids on April Fool’s day? Then you have a perfect opportunity to play a great prank. On the way home, when you're a few blocks away from your house, let the car lurch a bit, then coast over to the side of the road and announce that you’re out of gas. Tell the kids they better walk on home while you wait for help. Let them get a block or so down the road and then drive past them honking and yelling “April Fool’s!”
Submitted by Carmen Santos