Lovely birthday

Funny surprises that liven up birthdays. Prank ideas that get everyone excited.

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

When you think, “I want to celebrate the birthday of a friend, family member, or partner!!” how would you celebrate it?

If you feel that “just a normal celebration isn’t enough,” you probably want to try a surprise or a prank, right?

So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of surprise and prank ideas that are perfect for birthday celebrations!

We’ve picked out not only heartwarming surprises but also lots of playful prank-style ideas, so please use them as a reference!

Funny surprises that liven up birthdays. Hilarious prank ideas (71–80)

Fake iPhone prank

Gave Her A Fake iPhone For Her Birthday PRANK!!!

Fake iPhone prank

A prank video from CJ SO COOL, a popular American YouTuber with over 5 million subscribers.

His 10-year-old daughter is handed an iPhone box.

As the excited child opens it, she finds it completely empty! When her parent asks, “I’ll buy you the iPhone, but you’ll listen to what I say, right?” the child nods obediently, leading to a happy ending.

It’s elaborate and pretty entertaining.

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Fake cake pop prank

April Fools’ fake cake pop prank mission ✨ #aprilfools #aprilfoolsprank #AprilFools #prank #surpriseprank #gotcha #lifeinAmerica #lifeabroad

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.

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Celebrate with the star’s mask

Let's make masks for birthday parties and surprises

Celebrate with the star's mask

Some people prefer surprises that pack a punch.

Here’s a suggestion: a surprise using a mask of the person you want to celebrate.

First, prepare a photo of them, enlarge it, and cut out the face.

Then reinforce it with cardboard to finish it as a mask.

Make lots of these, and if everyone wears one to celebrate, they’ll be truly stunned.

The bold look will also pop in commemorative photos.

Start by choosing a great photo of their face.

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Fun surprise ideas that will liven up a birthday: Exciting prank ideas (81–90)

Let’s try making a giant choco pie!

[Experiment] I Tried Making a Giant Choco Pie! [Valentine’s Day]

Let's try making a giant choco pie!

Choco Pie, the snack everyone loves.

Imagine if that Choco Pie came out the size of a whole cake… it sounds like a dream, right? How about making that dream come true for someone’s birthday? The giant Choco Pie in the video is easy to make and looks just like the real thing! After everyone has fun with the giant Choco Pie, slice it like a whole cake and enjoy it together.

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A giant cooler in the bathtub

We tried having a birthday party in an ice bath!

A giant cooler in the bathtub

If you want to throw a birthday party that’s affordable and relaxing, I recommend hosting one right in your own bathroom! If you fill the bathtub with lots of ice, it can double as a giant cooler.

It’s so big that you can chill not just drinks but also large fruits like watermelons.

Add waterproof lights and turn off the main lights, and you can create a dreamy, Instagram-worthy atmosphere that feels just like being at a club!

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In conclusion

We introduced perfect surprises and pranks for celebrating birthdays! From laugh-out-loud gags to heartfelt ideas, there was a bit of everything.

Pulling off surprises or pranks on someone’s birthday can be a lot of fun, but remember—the star of the day is the person whose birthday it is! Don’t let it end with just what you find “funny.” Make sure to properly celebrate them in the end and make them happy!