A lovely surprise

Simple yet hilarious! A roundup of pranks and surprise gags

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
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!

Pranks and surprises… Sometimes you just want to spring something on a friend and give them a scare, right?

But big, elaborate setups can be a hassle, so a lot of people are probably looking to try simple pranks instead.

In this article, we’ll introduce easy, low-effort pranks that are perfect for those moments!

We’ve gathered a wide range, from ones that need a bit of simple crafting to ones you can do with no setup at all—enjoy!

Just don’t forget to follow up afterward to make sure everything’s okay!

Simple but hilarious! Prank & practical joke roundup (51–60)

Fake blood during shampoo

When I let fake blood drip while shampooing, it caused an insane panic lol

Fake blood during shampoo

This prank, using fake blood, is guaranteed to cause a major panic! While the person is shampooing, you drip the fake blood so they feel, “There’s so much blood, but I have no idea where it’s coming from!” It’s perfect for trips with close friends or when you’re helping someone with a DIY hair dye.

However, some people may be shocked by the sight of blood, so make sure to check carefully in advance that this won’t be an issue.

If they start to panic too much, reveal the prank quickly.

Please carry it out with proper caution!

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Replace the inside of the toothpaste with chocomint

[Prank] Will they notice if I swap the toothpaste with chocolate mint!?

Replace the inside of the toothpaste with chocomint

When you say your favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip, people always respond, “Doesn’t that taste like toothpaste?” Right? Here, we’re introducing a prank that turns that exact trait on its head! If you swap the contents of a toothpaste tube with mint chocolate chip ice cream, will they notice? Since the scent is very similar, they probably won’t realize until they actually start brushing! Do some stealthy prep, and try it out when you’re going on a trip with friends, for example!

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Infinite Shampoo

[Prank] I hid shampoo in the shower head and made it an infinite shampoo

Infinite Shampoo

The “infinite shampoo” prank is something you often see on YouTube! While someone is rinsing out their shampoo, you secretly add more shampoo onto their head from above, so no matter how long they rinse, they can’t get all the suds out—a low-key but surprisingly effective prank (lol).

There are elaborate methods where you rig the shampoo inside the shower, but the simple approach of just pouring shampoo over their head is easier and does the trick!

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It exploded when I opened the cola.

Coke explodes when opened!? [Prank]

It exploded when I opened the cola.

When it comes to everyday catastrophes, Mentos and Coke are the classic example.

It’s becoming common knowledge that dropping Mentos into Coke makes it erupt with incredible force.

Mentos-and-Coke used to be a staple prank, but it’s gotten so famous that people catch on if you try it the usual way.

That’s why you should try the Mentos Coke bomb introduced by Avntis in this video.

You hide Mentos in the bottle cap, and when someone goes to drink, the Mentos drop in and the Coke explodes.

The video explains the detailed steps, so use it as a reference! With this method, you can pull off a Mentos-and-Coke prank without getting caught!

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A scary face in the car window

I pulled a prank on my friend and they fainted lol

A scary face in the car window

The sight of an eerie face reflected in a car window is a classic pattern among ghost phenomena.

This prank takes inspiration from that situation where a scary face appears on a window.

While inside the car, you ask the target in the passenger seat to close the window, and as the window rolls up, a scary face that’s been attached there comes into view.

Because something is stuck to the clear window, the target feels a sense of wrongness, instinctively looks in that direction, and gets startled.

It’s recommended to use an image or photo with a strong impact—something that surpasses the mere feeling that ‘something’s on the window.’

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