Simple yet hilarious! A roundup of pranks and surprise gags
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!
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Simple yet hilarious! Pranks & Trick Gags Compilation (11–20)
blackboard eraser trap
Isn’t this a classic school prank? You wedge a chalkboard eraser in the door so that it falls onto the head of whoever opens it.
Some say the success rate is low, so why not try it on someone as a little experiment?
A prank where you cut out the bottom of a plastic bottle
This is a prank that became hugely popular on YouTube! It’s simple since you just cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle, but it seems like it takes a bit of technique to make it stand upright.
The target won’t imagine that a bottle standing on its own has no bottom, so they’ll pick it up as usual—and of course the liquid inside spills out (lol).
Be sure to do it carefully so you don’t make a mess in the room!
Giant Maritozzo Prank
Many pranks are meant to startle or scare people, right? But I think it’s nice to have a prank that makes the target happy once in a while.
That’s why I want to introduce the Giant Maritozzo Prank.
As the name suggests, it’s all about gifting someone an unbelievably huge maritozzo.
You can get the ingredients at a supermarket, and it’s easy to make.
I also recommend decorating it cutely with fruit! Be sure to give it along with your gratitude.
eat an air freshener
These days, you often see air fresheners made of beads that look so tasty you’d almost want to eat them.
How about a prank where you swap the contents of one of those air fresheners with real bead-shaped jelly called “coating juice,” and then eat it in front of someone who doesn’t know you swapped it? It’s easy to set up, and the other person will be really shocked.
If they get genuinely worried about you, you might feel a little guilty—so make sure you reassure them properly afterward.
Surprise them the moment the door opens.
It’s a simple, classic prank, but the one that startles people the most and is most effective is shouting “Boo!” the moment they open a door.
It’s so simple that people assume no one would actually do it, which makes it incredibly powerful when it happens.
It also packs a punch in the sense that you feel embarrassed for falling for such an obvious trick.
You can just do it as-is, but if you also record a video, everyone—including the target—can enjoy it later, so I recommend it.
Suddenly starts drinking Bond
If you suddenly say, “Glue looks tasty,” and then start drinking it, the person in front of you will most likely be shocked.
This prank—pretending to drink glue—is simple but seems quite effective.
However, it can be dangerous if small children imitate it, so only perform it with people of an appropriate age and judgment.
Also, be sure to thoroughly clean the container before using it.
Simple yet hilarious! Prank & Trick Compilation (21–30)
Cut the toilet paper into short pieces and tuck them in place.
This prank is subtle; it might not make everyone burst out laughing, but both the prankster and the target could end up with a dry, deadpan chuckle.
However, doing this in a public facility could cause various problems, so I recommend trying it when you invite friends over to your home.
Some targets might not even realize they’ve been pranked, but since it’s easy to pull off, it’s definitely worth a try!