The Best and Safest April Fool’s Pranks
The Best and Safest April Fool’s Pranks
Get in on the April Fool’s Day fun by lining up some pranks to play on your friends, kids, spouse, co-workers — any unsuspecting victim who needs a good laugh (and who you know can take the joke!). This list includes some of the best April Fool’s pranks of all time, that are super easy to execute, and barely cost a thing. And the most important thing is, all of these pranks are 100% safe. So, whether you’re after a gag that’s messy, noisy, silly, or sticky, you’ll find a few here guaranteed to get them laughing. Then watch your back: Pull off a great prank, and you could be the next victim!
All Eyes
Glue a pair of google eyes on every single item within the fridge — so the condiments appear to stare back when someone opens the door. This also works great with all produce.
Booby Trap
Affix a party popper — yes, the kind of dollar store item you can buy for New Year’s Eve — to the jam of a closed door, with the string stretched across the door. So when someone turns the knob to cross the threshold, they’ll find themselves surprised by a loud noise and a mini explosion of confetti.
Dirty Diaper
Yes, the classic baby shower game of melted chocolate inside a diaper works great as a timeless April Fool’s Prank, too. If you have a baby in the home, smear a diaper with chocolate candy or peanut butter; then call in a spouse or child to observe with horror as you taste the mess.
All the Noise
Place bubble wrap under an area rug or a bathmat for a rude surprise when a passerby steps down. This one’s particularly effective first thing in the morning, before your unsuspecting victim has had any coffee — nothing like a loud, unexpected noise to wake someone up real quick!
Rubber Band Barrier
Take some time to wrap one of their most essential objects — like the remote control or their smartphone — with layers upon layers of rubber bands. Then watch them try remain patient long enough to free it.
Gravity-Defying Glass
Place an upside down glass of water on your prank victim’s desk or table and let them figure out how to remove the glass without causing the water inside to spill. To do this, fill a glass with water and then place a card over the top before turning it upside down quickly on the surface. Then carefully remove the card.
Sticky Situation
This prank’s on the messier side, but it’s super easy to execute: Swap the clear disinfectant within a container of sanitizer for clear school glue instead. They’ll pump out a sticky surprise right into their hands … and wonder why it’s not evaporating as they rub.
Undrinkable Drinks
Whip up some Jello and let it set in juice glasses, complete with a straw in each. Serve them up to guests’ surprise: Those “drinks” aren’t liquid at all, and those straws will get them nowhere.
The Sneeze
Get up real close behind someone and pretend to sneeze — loudly and powerfully. At the same time, let loose with a spray from a water bottle right on the back of their neck.
No End in Sight
What’s more frustrating than spinning the toilet paper roll endlessly in search of the end? Make that exercise even harder by spraying down the loose edge of the toilet paper roll with a bit of hairspray — they can roll and roll, but won’t get the loose edge free before they lose their cool.
Unfamiliar Faces
Swap out the photos in your home’s frames, or in your workplace’s employee gallery wall. Replace the familiar faces with pics of celebs, politicians, or historic figures. What — you never knew George Clooney was a distant cousin…?
The whole family can get in on these easy and safe ideas.