April Fools' Day is the perfect time to unleash your playful side with harmless pranks that let you laugh out loud, of course without causing trouble. Whether you're pranking friends, family, or coworkers, the key is to keep it lighthearted and fun. The best pranks are clever, unexpected, and easy to pull off.
From tech tricks to food surprises, there are countless ways to make people laugh without the need for elaborate setup. So, if you're ready to have some fun, check out these 10 hilarious pranks. Let the mischief begin!
1. The sponge cake prank
This is the ideal April Fools' hoax to pull on somebody with a sweet tooth. Grab a few new sponges, a bottle of icing, and some sprinkles. Use the sponges to make a "layer cake" and then decorate it.
There's no need to make any announcements—a hungry crew will dive in soon enough. Just make sure to stick around for when they realize they aren't receiving the forkful they expected!
2. The ‘asap’ note
On a post-it note, write "I need to see you ASAP," followed by an illegible signature. Leave it on a coworker's desk, and they will panic as they try to figure out who left the letter and what the emergency is.
Don't let them panic too much before disclosing that you're the one behind the mysterious note, or they'll never forgive you.
3. When life feels cracked
The misery of learning your smartphone screen has cracked is unparalleled. But imagine your relief when you discover that the fracture is an illusion, a simple app-installed wallpaper made to resemble a cracked screen. The endorphin high from the unveiling could make this one of the most pleasurable (and least destructive) pranks ever.
4. The googly stare
First, purchase a handful of googly eyes. Now, decorate each package, bottle, box, and piece of fruit in their refrigerator with a pair of peepers. When they open the fridge, they'll be astounded to see that every single item of food—(even that outdated yogurt)—is gazing back at them.
5. Scare me not
Simply cut out a form from black paper that resembles a scary enormous insect and glue it to the inside of a lampshade. When someone walks in and turns on the light, the first thing they'll notice is the shadow of a bug that appears like it could bite off a finger.
Word of caution- do not want to do this with someone who is extremely anxious about insects. Remember, we don't want to cause anyone to have a panic attack.
6. The Brown "E" Prank
Make a bunch of "brownies", but not the kind they're expecting! Cut out several brown paper "E's," put them in a pan covered with foil, and present them as a treat. When they discover they've been pranked, watch their excitement turn to bewilderment.
7. Alarm
Although this prank is frequently used, it always works flawlessly. Grab six alarm clocks, program them to go off at various times, and conceal them in various areas of friend's room. We assure you that it will drive them crazy as they search for the alarm clock with drowsy eyes.
8. Change the mouse speed
Each of us is accustomed to the speed at which the computer pointer moves. Changing the speed is part of this trick. Regardless of whether it's a Windows laptop or a MacBook, simply adjust the mouse/trackpad settings. You have the option to completely alter it to rapidly drive them insane. or just adjust the speed by a few points if you want a slow burn. Either way, this is sure to get people going crazy.
9. Remote control chaos
This prank is simply humorous because TV time is so important! Replace the functioning remote batteries with dead ones, then observe your victim pressing buttons frantically in an attempt to switch the channel. Before performing the feat, play your favorite show for extra pleasure. Bonus points if, rather than recognizing that they have been fooled, they begin to blame the remote for "not working properly"!
10. Auto-correction
Configure a frequently used word or phrase to change to a different one automatically. Replace "Idk" or "idc" with "I LOVE MOM" or "I'd love to do the dishes tonight, don't worry." Simple go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.