New Delhi: April Fool’s Day, celebrated on April 1st, is the perfect occasion to unleash your playful side and bring some laughter into the lives of your friends and family. It’s a day dedicated to harmless tricks, witty surprises, and good-natured mischief. Whether you’re planning an elaborate prank or a simple joke, the goal is to make people laugh without causing any harm or distress.
Pranking has been a part of human culture for centuries, with different countries and communities embracing their own unique traditions. From classic tricks to modern tech-based pranks, here is a list of the best pranks to fool your loved ones and bring a smile to their faces with the little joys of life.
Pour your friend’s or sibling’s favorite cereal into a bowl, add milk, and freeze it overnight. Serve it in the morning and watch their confusion as they struggle to scoop their breakfast.
Change the autocorrect settings on your friend’s phone to replace common words with something silly. For example, make “yes” autocorrect to “BANANAS!”
Cover the sensor of the TV remote with a small piece of tape. Your family will keep pressing buttons, wondering why it’s not working.
Put a few drops of food colouring inside the faucet aerator. When someone turns on the tap, they’ll be surprised by colorful water.
5. The broken mouse prank
Stick a small piece of tape over the bottom sensor of a computer mouse. Watch your friend struggle to figure out why it’s not working.
Place a realistic fake spider on someone’s desk, pillow, or bathroom counter. Their reaction will be priceless!
Coat a bar of soap with clear nail polish. No matter how much they scrub, it won’t lather.
Press Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow on a Windows PC to flip the screen upside down. (To fix it, press Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow.)
Take a screenshot of a loading page and set it as the desktop wallpaper. Watch your friend wait endlessly for something that will never load.
Put their toothpaste in the freezer overnight. When they squeeze it in the morning, nothing will come out.
April Fool’s Day is all about good-natured fun, so make sure your pranks are lighthearted and harmless. Always consider the person’s reaction before executing a prank to keep the mood fun and friendly.
