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 yet hilarious! Prank & Trick Compilation (21–30)

Edible stationery

11 Edible DIY School Supplies/Pranks to Pull at School!

Edible stationery

What would you do if a friend at school or work suddenly started eating the ballpoint pen they were using? You’d be left with just one word: shocking! This video introduces a project for making that kind of humorous prank gadget yourself.

Give it a secret try as soon as tomorrow!

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A simple prank you can do with Weider in Jelly

A quick breakfast with Weider In Jelly☆

A simple prank you can do with Weider in Jelly

I’ll introduce a prank using Weider in Jelly.

It’s recommended for having fun with friends.

It’s a low-cost prank that only requires a Weider in Jelly pouch.

First, blow air into an empty Weider in Jelly pouch, then fill it with regular tap water.

Knead it with your hands to make it look as close to new as possible, then give it to your target.

If they’re fooled and take a sip, they’ll probably notice something’s off and spit it out.

Enjoy their funny reaction.

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Simple but hilarious! Prank & practical joke ideas (31–40)

Make edible erasers and eat them

[Prank] We made edible erasers and tried eating them—how will people react!? / DIY Edible Pranks Using School Supplies

Make edible erasers and eat them

You’d be surprised if someone suddenly started eating an eraser.

For this, you need to make an edible eraser in advance using gelatin and milk.

The process is a lot like making a dessert, so the preparation itself should be fun.

I’m excited to see how the target reacts!

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Just woke up cracker

Birthday surprise prank! Giant wake-up party popper!

Just woke up cracker

Introduce a wake-up party popper prank for friends and family on their birthdays.

The method is super simple: sneak into the room where the birthday person is sleeping and wake them up with the sudden bang of a party popper.

If someone did this to me, I’d probably get really annoyed… so make sure you have a gift ready to smooth things over.

Since it could be hard on the heart, avoid targeting people who hate being startled; instead, pick someone with a great sense of humor and enjoy their funny reaction.

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Infinite Tissues

[Prank] I tried connecting tissues to make “infinite tissues” lol

Infinite Tissues

This is a prank where you connect all the tissues in a tissue box into one long strip.

All you need are a box of tissues and double-sided tape, so it’s simple, but the connecting work is pretty painstaking.

The prank itself is also quite low-key, but it’s absurd and funny.

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Edible slime

I’m going to eat slime! I tried making edible slime! Prank, easy.

Edible slime

Many people probably played with slime when they were kids.

This video shows how to make edible slime.

It’s very easy! Just melt some cheap jelly candy and let it set again until it’s about as firm as slime.

Take a sudden bite and surprise everyone around you.

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Leave the warmed Oronamin C in an inconvenient spot.

A scalding-hot prank with Oronamin C in an inconvenient spot!! [In the Office]

Leave the warmed Oronamin C in an inconvenient spot.

I’m going to introduce a prank where you pick up a bottle that’s been placed in an annoying spot, only to find it’s insanely hot.

Just from the title, you can probably expect some funny reactions, right? The method is super simple: heat a bottled drink in a hot-water bath until it’s very hot, then place it somewhere that’s in the target’s way.

After that, call the target over, and if you can get them to touch the bottle, enjoy their surprised reaction.

There’s a high risk of burns, so do this at your own risk and don’t overdo it.

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