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Pranks you can do easily! A roundup of hilarious ideas

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Want to surprise your friends and family?

Here are some easy pranks anyone can pull off!

We’ve gathered pranks you can do using things around the house and simple jump-scare tricks you can pull off with just yourself, so these ideas are perfect for when you want to do something “right now!”

Browse lots of curiosity-sparking ideas and start planning how to amaze everyone!

Be sure to choose the right person and timing, and after the reveal, aim for a laugh that everyone can share!

Easy Pranks You Can Do! A Compilation of Hilarious Ideas (31–40)

Face on the toilet seat

[Horror Warning] I tried pulling a prank that’s guaranteed to traumatize you

Face on the toilet seat

It’s a prank where you print someone’s face on paper and stick it to the toilet seat.

It’s easy to set up, but it’ll definitely give them quite a scare and liven things up.

Since it might even be traumatizing, be sure to follow up with them afterward.

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Replace the contents of the lipstick with glue

A prank where you replace the contents of a lipstick with glue, apply it, and your mouth won’t open.

Replace the contents of the lipstick with glue

This is a prank where you replace the contents of a lip balm—an essential item for everyone nowadays, regardless of gender—with glue! Among glues, stick glue looks just like a lip balm, right? We’ll use that stick glue for the prank.

First, twist the lip balm to remove the contents.

Then extend the stick glue, press the lip balm core into it, and push the glue into the lip balm tube.

Once you’ve packed in a good amount, smooth out the shape and put the cap on—that’s it! It ends up looking so much like a real lip balm that people won’t notice if they use it without thinking.

But if they apply it without realizing, their lips will stick together! Don’t worry, stick glue isn’t that strong, so it washes off easily.

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A jack-in-the-box made from a milk carton

I tried making an ultra-long milk carton jack-in-the-box!! [Prank on a friend] PDS

A jack-in-the-box made from a milk carton

Did you know you can easily make the inside of a jack-in-the-box using a milk carton and rubber bands? If you pack it into a candy box and hand it to someone, it’s a super effective and easy DIY prank.

The tricky part of this prank is getting the person to open the box naturally.

But even if they get a little suspicious, someone easily spooked will probably still jump!

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Pretending to splash water prank

[Prank] I pretended to splash water as a prank and they got seriously mad lol #shorts

Pretending to splash water prank

This is a prank where you point a paper cup as if you’re about to splash water, but it turns out there was no water in it.

The key is to make it look like you’re pouring water from a capped plastic bottle into the paper cup.

Reduce the amount of water in the bottle beforehand so it makes a sound when tilted, and insert the tip into the cup to hide the cap—these small details matter.

Also pay attention to the speed as you transition from the pouring motion to pointing the cup at the person, and make sure to build the shock after lulling them into a sense of security.

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Wasabi on the food

Everyday Pranks: Ultra-Spicy Wasabi Sushi

Wasabi on the food

When it comes to classic pranks, this one takes the cake: loading something up with a ton of wasabi.

It’s a traditional prank you’ll often see on variety shows, and regardless of whether someone handles spicy food well or not, it’s just too intense—it practically forces a reaction! It’s hard to notice and easy to pull off, but be careful not to overdo it.

Aim for that perfect balance and set it up just right!

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Easy Pranks You Can Do! A Collection of Hilarious Ideas (41–50)

Stick gum prank

[First Post] A prank gadget that anyone can easily make

Stick gum prank

This is a prank where the top stick of stick gum has no gum inside.

You take the gum out, restore the wrapper to look normal, and offer it to your target.

Since they think there’s gum inside, they get fooled.

It’s an easy prank anyone can do!

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Change what’s inside the coffee

The day the coffee turned into soy sauce

Change what's inside the coffee

Food and drink pranks are fun because you can get some great reactions.

Here’s a classic: swapping someone’s coffee for a different beverage.

When it comes to dark-colored drinks, cola or black tea are obvious candidates, but if you’re aiming for a bigger reaction, how about soy sauce? It could be dangerous if someone takes a big gulp, so using something like a small plastic bottle might be better!

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