April Fools Day is the one day of the year when pranking goes global, with jokes played on friends, family and colleagues all around the world. A good one is hard work to think up, so here are seven simple ones.
Seven pranks that take minutes to set up
- Faulty mouse. Tape over the laser on a coworker's mouse. When it stops working they will flip it over and find your note.
- Air horn door. Tape an air horn to a wall so opening the door sets it off. Warn nobody with a heart condition and keep it away from anyone near stairs.
- Mayo donuts. Fill donuts with mayonnaise instead of cream. Only offer them to people who will laugh.
- Hallway cup prank. Fill a hallway with cups of water. Somebody will have to clean it, so offer to help.
- Air freshener grenade. Leave an air freshener dressed up with instructions on a desk.
- Oreo toothpaste. Swap the filling in a pack of Oreos for toothpaste and pass them around at work.
- Cheese juice. Wash down the toothpaste Oreos with cheese water that looks like orange juice. Friends and colleagues will think it is the real thing until they taste it.
Keep it safe and brief
The best April Fools prank ends in a laugh within a minute. Skip the food pranks entirely for anyone with allergies, a medical condition or a reason to avoid strange tastes. Never damage someone's property or leave a mess they cannot clear. For more ideas, see the full April Fools Pranks page.
