[Hilarious] Funny Prank & Trick Ideas
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!
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[Hilarious] Funny Prank & Practical Joke Ideas (11–20)
water balloon cushion
The water balloons we played with as kids—you can even get them at 100-yen shops—are perfect for a prank.
Let’s have some fun with them! Inflate a bunch of water balloons, pack them into a floor cushion (zabuton), and have your target sit on it.
The idea is that their butt gets wet from the water that seeps out.
Water balloons are elastic, so they don’t usually pop with a snap the moment you sit on them.
But because the neck is tied with rubber, the weight of the person slowly squeezes the water out, and before they realize it… their butt is a complete disaster.
Can’t find the kitchen knife?
A butcher calls out to passersby, saying he’ll show them how he breaks down a cut of beef.
But he can’t seem to find his knife anywhere.
When he turns around, there it is—stuck deep in his back.
It’s a prank, of course.
They must have shortened the blade beforehand and attached it to his back.
Stick a toy cockroach to a hat
This is a prank that uses store-bought plastic cockroach toys.
It’s the kind of jump scare you’d want to pull on someone wearing a hat, for example.
If they turn it over and find a bunch of cockroaches stuck to it, they’ll probably be so shocked they scream.
Change the desktop wallpaper to a weird image
When you’re hanging out at a friend’s place, drinking and eating, seize the moment when someone with a laptop steps away and change their desktop wallpaper without them knowing! You could also change their phone’s home or lock screen, but be careful not to make them mad.
And of course, set a funny image that will make everyone laugh.
doodles on the face
It’s a classic prank: doodling on someone’s face.
In particular, people who fall fast asleep in the middle of a crowd should watch out! The most common patterns include drawing a beard all around the mouth, making the nostrils look huge, adding extra moles, or drawing wide-open eyes on tightly shut eyelids.
Replace the polishing powder with chocolate mint
Many people probably think mint chocolate chip ice cream tastes like toothpaste.
This prank involves boldly squeezing mint chocolate chip ice cream into an actual toothpaste tube.
Let’s observe whether the person notices or just thinks it tastes sweet.
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prank fight
It’s not often that you get into a serious fight with a close friend, right? Take advantage of that and try a “fake fight prank.” The method is simple: when there are three or more people, have someone pretend to be in a serious argument.
That’s all—but when it actually happens, it’s pretty shocking, so it’s a great, easy prank.
Just be sure to reveal the prank afterward and follow up so no one’s feelings are hurt!
