Why is it important to have a good old hearty laugh, well because it sure beats crying any day? Is laughing the reason why we enjoy the company of a prankster in our midst. Unfortunately if we have no victim to play a prank on, it would leave a huge void in our lives where the much loved character (prankster) becomes nonexistent. Playing a prank on someone should always be done in the best of taste. Nasty pranks are not necessary, nor are they funny if it means utter humiliation for the victim or to cause them pain. Bad antics are never really appreciated. The whole purpose of playing a prank is to get a laugh and this will be achieved, not only from your audience but your victim too if the prank is funny and not fiendish.
April fool's day is a time we associate with playing pranks. There is no concrete evidence to shed light on the origin of April fool's Day. Nevertheless we have the theories which beg to differ.
One regular assumption is that April fool derived during the change over to the Gregorian calendar in the 16th century. Before the switch the New Year was celebrated in the month of March (the vernal equinox) with merriment ending on 1st April. After the calendar the New Year began on 1st January. People regardless chose to ignore this and continued with festive celebrations in relation to the "old" new year - therefore labeling them "April Fools."
Another theory brings us to France. The French term for April fool: Poisson d'Avril means "April Fish". In the spring months, more so April, young fish would hatch in the French rivers. The young fish were easy to catch and because of this were called foolish April fish. This then was a term used for recognizing silly people which eventually led to the playing of April fool's Day pranks.
Although no real proof of its origin April fool's day is here to stay.
What of the medieval jester himself who was seen as a buffoon or idiot. In comparison to the prankster there is a great difference. The prankster intimidates in a funny sort of way, whereas the jester entertained in a funny sort of way. The jester was a "performer" who performed with animals, juggled, did tricks and acrobats.
1 Remember to check that your victim is not of nervous disposition if the prank is going to be of the scary sort.
2 Never initiate a prank that involves spiking a friend's drink because they may be taking medication unaware to you. Nonetheless this is not a wise type of trick to play on "anyone."
3 Do not endanger your victim.
4 Your victim's health may not be 100% so make sure to check this out before playing a prank on them. A bad joke if it goes horribly wrong can seriously affect the health of your prey.
5 Do not cause your victim any unnecessary suffering; they are going to suffer enough after being on the receiving end of your prank.
I would like to share with you some of my all time favorite pranks which guarantee a laugh. Believe me I know, need you ask why.
Prank 1
When you are socializing at home ask your victim if they would like a cup of tea or coffee. Take an empty cup and pretend you have poured the piping hot liquid in. Walk slowly towards the victim and make sure you mention to them to be careful as the drink is scalding hot. As you near them and their hand is reaching out pretend to trip. It gets them all the time.
Prank 2
This prank entails blindfolding your victim. Assure them you are not going to harm them. You will need a couple of bits and bobs and half a tomato for this joke. You now begin to tell them the story about Nelson. Prolong the story about how Nelson lost his arm in battle. While you narrate, lead the victims hand to feel your good arm. Follow this through by saying, now feel his bad arm which will be that of an old broom handle or whatever you have at your side. Do the same for the leg. Tell them how Nelson lost his eye then guide your victims hand to feel the good eye (which is yours) then tell them to feel the bad eye. This is when you stick their finger into the half cut tomato. Prepare for them to throw up if they have a weasy stomach.
Prank 3
When you go out for a drink with friends bet one of them that they can't balance a glass of beer on the back of each hand. When the beers are balanced simply walk away.
Prank 4
Shake baby powder into your sister or friends blow-dryer When they turn it on, they will get a head full of powder. It is a great laugh. You could also consider if you dare to
Glue down ornaments
Put itching powder on toilet paper.
Put flour on pillows.
Add food coloring to shampoo.
Prank 5
If you have a friend who knows very little about computers but shows much interest then this is the prank for you. Pretend to play a game with your friend. At some time ask them to leave the room to make a coffee or something - and in their absence change the screen saver on the computer so you can type a message that will go across the screen.
The message should read
"To our valued windows 98 users; we regret to say that we have a very serious bug that will blow up your computer in 60 seconds. It is advisable for you to get out fast."
When your friend returns make an excuse to leave the room and leave he/she there in front of the screen. You can bet a bottom dollar that your friend will be at your side before you can say Jack Robison or should I say April fool.
A prankster can only ever be a master of the game if he himself can take a joke.
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