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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A taste test where they all taste the same!
“Kiki-○○” (blind tasting of different things), not just sake, has become a popular party game or entertainment lately.
For example, “kiki potato chips” with various flavors or “kiki Umaibo”—you buy lots of different kinds at the supermarket and everyone has fun guessing and getting excited together.
This prank puts a twist on that: everything is actually the same item, but only the target doesn’t know.
Everyone else talks about the flavors as if they’re completely different.
The victim, never imagining they’re all the same, starts describing the tastes in detail—only to learn the truth afterward.
It’s a super embarrassing prank (lol).
When I woke up, there was a mannequin next to me…
A simple yet slightly scary prank: “When you wake up, there’s a mannequin next to you.” There are lots of wake-up pranks, but this one is a bit startling.
If you woke up to find a mannequin head right in front of your face, what would you do? When you’ve just woken up, you’re often groggy and not thinking clearly—and that’s exactly what makes it so surprising, isn’t it? The confusion of not really understanding what’s going on because you’re still half-asleep makes it fun to watch—and it’s an easy prank to pull off.
A prank where tapioca pearls grow super huge
Even the super-popular bubble tea can become a surprise with a simple idea! Wouldn’t you be shocked if the bouncy, chewy tapioca suddenly turned gigantic? The trick is simple: use Kyoho grape jelly as a substitute and drop it into milk tea.
The finished look is even a little bit creepy, isn’t it?
A prank where you suddenly disappear during class
Here’s a prank you’ll want to try at school right away: the “Disappearing During Class” prank.
As soon as the class starts and the opening greetings are done, the entire class quietly leaves the classroom.
It’s a prank that really relies on the class’s teamwork! The teacher being pranked is left flustered for a moment, not understanding what’s going on.
It’s rare to see usually composed teachers like that, so it feels really fresh and exciting! Make sure to do it when you’re not pressed for time, and choose a teacher you’re close with or someone who’s likely to laugh it off.
Startle someone who is totally absorbed in playing PSVR
Here’s a prank using PSVR that many game lovers may have already tried.
Because of the nature of PSVR, your vision and hearing are pulled into the game world, leaving you wide open.
At that moment, you can pull a prank that triggers a skin-sensation response—like touching an exposed area of the target’s skin with ice, suddenly blowing hot air with a hair dryer, or making a thin tickling tool to tease around the neck—and enjoy the target’s funny reactions.
App ‘Horror Prank Recording’
With a smartphone app, you can easily pull a prank on your target! This app, called “Scare Prank Camera,” starts by having the target look at the screen under the guise of a face-reading fortune-telling feature.
…But just a few seconds later, a terrifying image pops up along with a scary sound.
Of course, the target will be caught off guard and jump, but here’s where the app gets really fun: it actually records a video of the target’s reaction! All you need is a smartphone, so it’s perfect for pulling off a quick and easy prank.
When you enter the house, there’s a giant skeleton.
It’s a simple prank where a giant skeleton greets you as soon as you enter the house.
The startled voice and wide eyes at the moment the door opens are pretty funny.
Just imagining coming home to find something that shouldn’t be there is enough to feel quite spooked.
