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[Hilarious] Funny Prank & Trick Ideas

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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!
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Nice to meet you. I’m Yuko S. I teach yoga, meditation, and Laughter Yoga Music. I offer Laughter Yoga Music because ensuring children’s psychological safety fosters the development of their brains and minds and helps them cultivate their talents. I have produced many Laughter Yoga Music recreation sessions that simply let people enjoy laughter, music, and dance—connecting India and Japan via Zoom for both children and adults. My track record includes regularly held Nerima Laughter Yoga classes, regularly held Kichijoji Laughter Yoga Music classes, and occasional Laughter Yoga Music events. I’m currently involved in various kinds of work, and as I began facing myself more deeply, I continued studying NLP—sometimes called an instruction manual for the brain and mind—as well as the deeper unconscious realms of the psyche; I now also work as a psychological therapist. I love music, too. Back in my student days, I was such a big fan of the band LÄ-PPISCH that I even joined their fan club. I was a total live-music girl, spending most of my part-time earnings on indie concert tickets, lol. I listen to music across genres, and since I’ve lived in India, I especially listen to a lot of Indian music.

We’re introducing pranks that are sure to get everyone excited!

Pranks that surprise and entertain—whether you’ve been the one pulling them or the one getting tricked—are something many people have experienced.

In this article, we’ve gathered ideas that will make you laugh, from small pranks to big surprises.

If you’re thinking, “I want to pull a prank!”, be sure to use these as inspiration.

Just remember: pulling pranks on complete strangers can end up being a nuisance.

Keep it fun by playing them on close family, friends, or your partner!

[Hilarious] Funny Prank & Practical Joke Ideas (1–10)

The Bug in the Envelope

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The Bug in the Envelope

Here’s a prank I recommend for when you have a chance to hand a friend a letter: the “Envelope Bug.” This prank takes a bit of prep.

Specifically, tie a 5-yen coin to a string, twist the string up, and place it inside an envelope.

When the envelope is opened, the twist unwinds, creating a vibration that startles the person.

It’s an analog mechanism, but that actually makes it even more surprising, doesn’t it?

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Transfer student prank

Comedy duo breakup prank: What would you say if your partner suddenly said they’re going to study abroad?

Transfer student prank

A prank where you lie about transferring schools or studying abroad.

It’s simple, but if you make it believable, the reveal can get really exciting.

The original idea is about studying abroad, but for middle and high school students, saying you’re transferring schools might feel more realistic.

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Prank calls using only recorded audio

[MeruPuchi] It was hilarious when we prank-called using only recorded audio lol

Prank calls using only recorded audio

This prank tests whether you can hold a natural conversation with someone using only pre-recorded audio—can you pull it off without them realizing it’s a recording? Use your smartphone’s recording feature and prepare a variety of phrases and backchannel responses to make the conversation sound as natural as possible.

A good tip is to include replies that can be taken as playful responses to almost anything, as well as phrases that deny it’s a recording.

Now, how far can you go using only recordings to carry on a conversation?

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[Hilarious] Funny Prank & Practical Joke Ideas (11–20)

A prank where you replace the contents of a canned drink with water

[Prank] We poked a hole in the back of a Coke bottle and replaced the contents with water—here’s what happened lol

A prank where you replace the contents of a canned drink with water

This prank involves making a small hole in the back of a canned drink and replacing the contents with water.

Seal the hole with tape so it’s not noticeable.

It’s easy to pull off, yet surprisingly startling for the person you prank, so it’s recommended.

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100% lemon juice

I pulled a 100% lemon juice prank on Silk and the crew to get back at them, and the result was totally unexpected!!

100% lemon juice

This is a prank where you replace the contents of refreshing drinks like yuzu lemon or honey lemon with 100% lemon juice.

Since people expect it to be sweet, they’ll be shocked when the first sip is sour.

Set up the prank by swapping out a drink someone is in the middle of drinking, for example.

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helium gas

I tried inhaling helium and screaming with a changed voice!

helium gas

How about using “helium gas,” a classic time-killer, for a prank? Even for a prank, getting someone else to inhale it is pretty difficult, so I think it’s better for the prankster to inhale it and make a funny voice.

There’s a lot of flexibility with this kind of prank, but it’s easier to pull off if you focus on speaking in a funny voice at just the right moment.

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A lip product that makes it hard to open your mouth once applied

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

A lip product that makes it hard to open your mouth once applied

When your lips are chapped and you reach for lip balm, you use it without thinking and would never suspect the contents are actually a glue stick, right? And to spread it evenly, you rub your upper and lower lips together—that habit is exactly what this prank takes advantage of.

Take out the lip balm, insert a glue stick into the empty container, and push it in—voilà, you’ve got a fake lip balm in no time! Even when it’s twisted up, it looks just like real lip balm.

Anyone who falls for the prank will end up with their lips stuck together and be in for a real surprise!

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