This a gentle reminder to stay alert on the 1st of April y’all…April Fool’s Day is just around the corner! And if you are looking for the best April Fool’s pranks then we’ve got you covered. You’ve arrived at the right place since we have the coolest and funniest April Fool’s Day pranks for you.
What is April Fool’s Day and The History Behind It?
April Fool’s Day, also known as All Fool’s Day, is a holiday celebrated on the 1st of April each year in many countries around the world. It is a day when people play practical jokes, hoaxes, and enjoy pranking each other. The origin of April Fool’s Day is unclear, but there are several theories about how the holiday began.
One theory is that April Fool’s Day began in France in the 16th century. In 1564, King Charles IX of France changed the calendar so that the New Year began on January 1st instead of April 1st, which was the previous tradition. However, some people were slow to accept the new calendar, and continued to celebrate the New Year on April 1st. These people were ridiculed and called “fools” by those who had accepted the new calendar, and this may have been the beginning of the tradition of playing pranks on April Fool’s Day.
Another theory is that April Fool’s Day has its roots in ancient spring festivals, such as Hilaria in Rome and Holi in India. These festivals celebrated the arrival of spring, and often involved people playing pranks and jokes on each other.
Regardless of its origins, April Fool’s Day is very popular around the world. On this day, people enjoy playing harmless pranks on their family and friends. Some of the most popular April Fool’s Day pranks include fake news stories, prank phone calls, and elaborate practical jokes.
Top 10 April Fool’s Pranks You Can Pull Off at Home
We can’t stop laughing at the possibilities of funny pranks and ideas that can be pulled off at home. Your home is a treasure trove of things that can be used to pull crazy funny pranks. You can use so many things at home as prank supplies and create DIY pranks. Here are some super funny prank ideas:
- Fake spider on a string: Tie a piece of string to a fake spider and hide it in a place where it will startle someone. When they go to investigate, give the string a tug to make the spider move.
- Toothpaste-filled Oreos: Carefully twist apart some Oreos and scrape out the filling. Replace it with toothpaste and put the cookies back together. Offer them to your unsuspecting victim.
- Fake spilled drink: Use clear plastic wrap to create a fake spill on the table, counter or floor. Simply crumple up the plastic wrap and place it on the floor to look like a spill. When someone sees it, they’ll think there’s been an accident!
- Fake phone call: Pretend to receive an important phone call and act out a ridiculous conversation in front of your friends or family members. Make sure it’s something funny or absurd, like pretending to be a famous celebrity or politician.
- Switch the contents of food containers: Empty a box of cereal and fill it with a different kind of cereal. Do the same with other food containers, like sugar or flour.
- Swap the salt and sugar: This classic prank involves switching the contents of the salt and sugar shakers. Your victim will be in for a surprise when they take a sip of their coffee or tea!
- Fake parking ticket: Make a fake parking ticket and put it on someone’s car. Just make sure they realize it’s a joke before they start to panic.
- Fake spider in a lampshade: Cut a spider shape out of black construction paper and tape it to the inside of a lampshade. When someone turns on the light, they’ll get a spooky surprise.
- Fake spider on the toilet paper roll: Cut out a spider shape from black construction paper and tape it to the inside of the toilet paper roll. When someone pulls the toilet paper, the spider will be revealed!
- Fake broken screen: Take a screenshot of your friend’s computer screen or phone and set it as their wallpaper. Then, hide all their icons or apps, and watch them struggle to figure out what’s wrong with their device.
April Fools Prank Ideas for the Office or School
Here are some hilarious office prank ideas. With some innovation, these can also be used as school prank ideas. Though while playing the office pranks, make sure you don’t take it too far and the matter gets you in any sort of trouble.
- Swap office chairs/stationary: Switch your co-worker’s office chair with a similar one from another desk, so when they sit down they feel like they’re in a different place. Swap their stationery with another co-worker’s desk and watch them get confused.
- Push or Pull?: Print PUSH on a piece of paper and stick it on the door that needs to be pulled. Now, just sit back and enjoy the show. Watch your co-workers or friends trying to push a pull door. It’s going to be hilarious because when glass doors are pushed incorrectly, they frequently make loud, embarrassing rattles and noises.
- Fake voice-activated printer: Place a sign on the printer that reads “voice-activated printer” and watch as your colleagues try to print by saying “print” out loud.
- Fake memo: Write a memo to the entire office or class with a ridiculous message, such as “Please refrain from using the elevator today as it is being powered by hamsters on treadmills.” Everyone will be confused and entertained by the silly memo.
- Fake software update: Create a fake update notice for a popular software program and distribute it to your coworkers or classmates. When they follow the instructions, they will be redirected to a silly website or message. Just be sure to reveal the prank before anyone gets too frustrated!
Online Prank Ideas for Social Media & Text Messages
Social media and text messaging apps are the easiest tools to play pranks on your friends and family. Here are some cool Facebook prank ideas:
- Auto-correct pranks: Change the auto-correct settings on your friend’s or coworker’s phone to replace common words with funny or ridiculous ones. For example, change “the” to “butt” or “I” to “unicorn.”
- Fake account: Create a fake social media account with a fake name and profile picture, then add your friend or coworker as a friend. Use the account to post funny and ridiculous updates, and see if they can figure out it’s you.
- Photoshop prank: Use photo editing software to create a funny or ridiculous image of your friend or coworker, such as putting their face on a celebrity’s body or in a funny situation. Share it on social media and watch their reaction.
- Emoji conversation: Have a conversation with your friend or coworker using only emojis. Try this on WhatsApp or any other text messaging app you use. See how long it takes them to figure out what you’re saying or get frustrated with the cryptic WhatsApp prank messages.
- Fake wrong number text: Send a text message to a friend from a new phone number claiming to be someone they don’t know, and start a conversation with them. Keep the conversation going for as long as possible until they realize it’s a prank.
5 Creative April Fool’s Day Pranks That Will Leave Your Friends Speechless
We know you are not done planning and still looking for some of the best April Fool’s Day pranks ever. Here are 5 creative April Fool’s jokes you can play on your friends and leave them speechless:
- Fake wall crack: Use tape or a small piece of paper to make a fake crack on the wall in your friend’s room. When they notice it, act concerned and tell them that it looks serious. Watch their reaction when you reveal it’s just a prank.
- Fake parking ticket: Print a fake parking ticket and place it on your friend’s car. Watch as they panic, thinking they’ve received a real ticket. When they realize it’s fake, you’ll have them speechless.
- Fake lottery ticket: Print a fake lottery ticket with winning numbers and leave it on your friend’s desk or in their car. Wait for them to get excited before telling them it’s a prank.
- Fake gift: Wrap an empty box in gift wrap and give it to your friend as a gift. Watch their confusion and speechlessness as they open the box to find nothing inside.
- Fake window crack: Tape a small piece of clear plastic wrap to the inside of a friend’s car window and paint a fake crack on the plastic wrap using black paint or marker. When your friend sees the “crack,” they’ll think their car window is broken.
In a nutshell…
April Fool’s day is to play pranks and get pranked too. April Fool’s pranks can be really enjoyable when played in a good spirits. Be careful and don’t drag the prank ideas too far that they become serious. So, what are your favorite April Fool’s Day pranks? Do let us know in the comments!
