Prank ideas to spice up April Fools’ Day
To those of you thinking, “What kind of prank should I pull this April Fools’ Day?” This article introduces a variety of ideas—from simple but highly effective pranks to the latest tricks that use social media.
Why not add a playful touch to create fun memories with friends, your partner, or family? Some ideas are easy to prepare, while others are more elaborate, so choose based on your target and the situation.
Let’s make it a fun April Fools’ Day with pranks that will get everyone excited!
Prank ideas that hype up April Fools’ Day (1–10)
Skinhead prank
People notice a person’s facial expression together with their hairstyle, and changing that hairstyle can alter how others perceive you.
This prank boldly changes your hairstyle to see what kind of reactions you’ll get.
Instead of actually shaving your head, you’ll wear a cap that makes you look bald.
To make it realistic, blend the cap to match your skin tone.
In the end, be sure to remove the cap and reveal the prank, and it’s also a good idea to ask which look people preferred.
A prank where someone suddenly appears behind you when you least expect it
https://www.tiktok.com/@100kgcp_1224/video/7287881650707434754This is a prank that takes advantage of a situation where the target believes they’re alone, only to realize someone is standing behind them.
The timing of when you appear behind them is crucial; moments like when they’re using a hair dryer—with noise and eyes closed—make it easier to approach.
If you just stand there as-is, the target might calm down thinking you’re there for a reason, so make sure to put effort into a costume that will elicit a strong reaction.
If the person doesn’t notice your presence as much as you expected, getting as close as possible before they notice could also be entertaining.
Overseas Travel Prank
This is a prank where you send your friends a fake report and live updates saying you’re about to head off on an overseas trip, and enjoy seeing how long it takes them to catch on.
To make it feel like you’re really on the move in real time, reply with delays that match how long travel procedures would actually take.
Just words can feel less convincing, so it’s also recommended to include photos—either from the internet or from your past trips.
The more prep you do in advance—like getting photos ready and researching how long check-in, procedures, and flights take—the more convincing your fake travel updates will be.
A prank where blood comes out of the faucet
The more casually we use something in everyday life, the bigger our reaction tends to be when an unexpected problem occurs.
This prank focuses on one of those everyday items: the faucet.
The idea is to make red, blood-like water flow out.
You place food coloring where the water comes out, so that when the water runs, it mixes and turns red as it flows.
Combine it with a prank that dirties the face or similar, and set it up so the target approaches the faucet off guard.
Fake cake pop prank
Cakes are fun, including their appearance, and the more colorful they are, the more excited we get to discover what’s inside and how they taste.
This prank deliberately betrays that anticipation: inside what looks like a cake-like coating, the contents are actually vegetables.
Round items like Brussels sprouts or cherry tomatoes are recommended; take advantage of their shape, coat them with chocolate, and finish them to look like a cake.
Creating a clear gap between what the appearance suggests and the actual taste is key to getting a big reaction.
Pranking the teacher during class
During class, students are not allowed to use their phones, but a student answers a ringing phone and starts a conversation.
They put it on speaker so everyone can hear.
The call turns out to be about the student being pregnant and talking with an obstetrician.
In the end, they reveal the prank to the unsuspecting teacher, and the classroom erupts with excitement.
Crepe batter prank
https://www.tiktok.com/@groupeseb/video/7352810249037892896This is a prank where what appears to be a crepe base set out with a note saying “Feel free to add your own toppings” turns out to be just paper when you pick it up.
Use a photo that makes it look as delicious as possible to really build up expectations for the taste.
Putting it on a plate and wrapping it in plastic wrap is another key point—the shine of the wrap helps hide the fact that the crepe is fake until the last moment.
If you arrange plenty of toppings around it, you can divert attention away from the crepe itself, so the overall setup is important.