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Friday, April 1, 2011

Last minute April Fools pranks.

If you're anything like me, you've been making plans for April for a while. There's so many things that happen this month if you're not planning ahead, you're going to miss out on something. I've also been making some plans for April-specific articles, but it wasn't until this morning that I realized I was missing a very important part of April in my plans-April Fool's Day. If you're in the same boat, there's no need to worry. I have just what you need, a list of last minute pranks you can pull with little to no preperation or materials.
1. The Globetrotter's Confetti-Filled-Cup TrickMaterials: a lightweight non-clear cup (paper, plastic, or styrafoam), confetti
How it works: Take your confetti and place it in the bottom of the cup. Make it look like you are drinking from the cup even though it's actually empty. Find your mark and make it look like you're going to spill it on them. Then dump on the confetti.
2. The 3 O'Clock High PrankMaterials: You don't 'need' anything, but a leather jacket, tattoo, and scar are optional and will make it an easier sell.
How it works: Find your mark and bump into him in the hall. Act really upset and tell him you'll see him right after school. Continue to threaten him (or her) during the day. When you finally meet up for the big fight tell them it was all a joke for April Fools.
3. The Make-Shift Whoopie CushionMaterials: A sandwich bag.
How it works: Grab your lunch (or just take someone else's if you have to) and find a baggie. You're going to either want one of the kind that seal itself or also find some tape. Get rid of whatever's in the baggie. How you get rid of it is up to you. Now fill the baggie with air and set it on the seat of your unsuspecting victim. Watch the fun when they take a seat.
Bonus: If you wanted some extra fun, you can leave the food in the bag, especially if it's really messy.
4. The "I was just in a car accident" Gag.Materials: Whatever you can get ahold of, specific ideas-scissors, fake blood or ketchup, black make up, black sharpie, etc
How it works: Rip some holes in your clothes, mess up your hair, and give yourself some fake bruises and cuts. Walk around with your hand on your head and stumble around. When someone asks what's up, tell them you were just in a car accident. Play it up a bit and tell the fake details of your epic encounter with death before shouting "April Fools."
5. The Fake Shoe BombMaterials: A shoe, some wires and a clock face.
How it works: Take the shoe and shove the wires in it. Then 'connect' them to the clock and let the wires dangle around. Place it in a prominant location and enjoy the laughs when people think it's a bomb and start to panic. (Disclaimer: This is just a list and not a recommendation for a prank. You could get in a lot of trouble for preparing a fake bomb, so think before you act on this one.)
6. The Old "I'm Gay"/"I'm not Gay" GagMaterials: none
How it works: The how is a little different depending on your sexual orientation, but basically if you're straight, you suddenly declare that you are gay. If you're gay, suddenly declare yourself straight. Play it up a little. Flirt with the opposite people of your particular orientation. Give your audience a reasont to believe your tale. Then when you've got people convinced, shout 'April Fools!' If you want you can keep switching sides all day and really mess with people's heads. If you need some inspiration for your role check out this "I kissed a girl" spoof by Karen Gillan.
Well, those are a few quick prank ideas that you can still pull off if you're quick about it. I'm sure you can come up with plenty of other ideas. Why not share them below?

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