Introduction: 6 Mischievous Tricks & Pranks - for April Fools'
So you want to cause a little mischief, do you? Here are 6 easy pranks to help you on your way.
Step 1: Watch the Video!
In this video you'll see how to;
-Frustrate people who can't live without the remote control
-Rig a toilet to leave a surprise on the next flush
-Prank a local drive through
-Play a joke on junk mail companies
-"Genetically modify" a bunch of bananas
-Freak someone out with 3 cups of juice
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WARNING: These projects and results are depictions of my own personal experiences. Although these pranks are intended to be harmless, your results may vary depending on your location, and modifications to project ideas. There may be risks associated with some of these projects that require adult supervision, and possibly others that I'm not aware of. You assume all risk and any consequences caused by your actions.
Step 2: Remote Hack
You can prank someone who watches a lot of TV with one simple trick.
Just look on the front of the remote for the little LED, and cut a small piece of black electrical tape about the same shape.
When you smooth it down over the LED it will hardly be noticeable at all.
Now when your victim goes to use their remote, they'll be frustrated and confused by why it doesn't work anymore, even after they change out the batteries.
Step 3: Toilet Bowl Surprise
Carefully remove the lid to the toilet tank, and pour in 10 - 20 drops of food coloring.
Replace the lid, and now the next time your victim goes to flush, they'll get an unexpected surprise.
There's a good chance the next person in the bathroom will be a little concerned as well.
Step 4: As Loudly As You Can
This little prank, is on your local drive through.
Download the drive through prank sign, print it off, then cut along the dotted line at the bottom.
Now simply add some tape, and post it near the microphone on the drive through station.
You can get a lot of people to fall for this one because the signature makes the notice seem authentic.
Step 5: At Their "Expense"
If you dig through your pile of junk mail, chances are you'll find one of these business reply envelopes.
The return postage is paid by the advertising companies, so why not load the envelope with your junk mail, and send it back?
You'll cut down on garbage, and this joke, will be at their expense.
Step 6: Genetically Modified Bananas
This prank works best with a bunch of bananas.
Look for any natural brown spots on the peels where you can push in a pin without the hole being noticed.
Rock the pin side to side a few times, then repeat the process all the way up the banana, spacing the holes about an inch apart.
Now the next time someone goes to eat one of these delicious pieces of fruit, they'll be shocked to see it's already sliced into bite sized pieces.
Just tell them it's probably a new brand that's been genetically modified.
Step 7: Juiced Up
Ask someone to try an experiment that will test their coordination.
When they agree, see if they can hold a half full plastic cup with just their teeth.
Next, have them place both arms out in front of them with their palms facing down and tell them to balance two more cups on the backs of their hands.
Now just walk away.
Step 8: More Projects
If you liked this project, perhaps you'll like some of my others. Check them out at www.thekingofrandom.com

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47 Comments
5 years ago
I was telling my friends about this awesome youtuber named Grant Thompson I just heard about and they're all like "Oh, The King of Random?"... I'm like "How have I not heard about him before?" :)
6 years ago
These are "sic". ;-)
6 years ago
these are just nice
6 years ago
hahahahaha
6 years ago
hahahahaha
7 years ago on Introduction
Love these pranks! Thanks for all of these great Instructables!
7 years ago on Introduction
Very Funny (y)
7 years ago on Introduction
Roflmao
7 years ago on Introduction
Hahahahaha... very Funny
7 years ago on Introduction
very Funny
7 years ago on Introduction
Hahahahaha... very Funny
7 years ago on Introduction
very Funny
7 years ago on Introduction
superb
7 years ago on Introduction
Think twice about this one. Technically, this is "misuse of the US Mail" and that has severe penalties (if they complain). I just use their envelope to send back my name label and print 'cease all mailings' across it.
8 years ago on Introduction
Hahahahaha... very Funny
8 years ago on Introduction
The food coloring prank will only work with those people who don't put the toilet seat down before flushing, and that is really unhygienic. Eeeew :P
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
flush first and then let all the lids down after i check that its Clean
Whats the problem
8 years ago on Introduction
please yell as loudly as you can....hahahahaha... i m imagining the people yelling at it..ROFLMAO
8 years ago on Introduction
The food coloring prank will only work with those people who don't put the toilet seat down before flushing, and that is really unhygienic.
8 years ago on Introduction
The food coloring prank will only work with those people who don't put the toilet seat down before flushing, and that is really unhygienic. Eeeew :P