Q&A for How to Pull Harmless Pranks

Do a prank that doesn't take long to undo, like the salted toothbrush.

Let them help you set up the prank. Even if it's something you could easily do by yourself, ask them to help so that they'll feel included.

Be as sneaky as you can and don't let your reaction give you away.

First take orange colored paper and cut it into small strips then twist each strip. Next take an empty Cheetos bag, put the twisted orange paper in it, and then seal the Cheetos bag by gluing the open side so that it looks unopened. Give the bag to a family member and they will think it's Cheetos until they open it.

Set up a camera in advance or ask a friend to film everything.

Do a prank that could be an actual mistake and not a prank. You could pretend to cut yourself, or "accidentally use the wrong ingredients for their food", so they would think it's just an accident and not a real prank.

Go into a room and open the door a little. Find some pillows and place them on top of the door. Yell for your victim to come inside (not too loud, but loud enough for them to hear). Watch your victim's funny reaction!

Play a prank that is surprising but not scary. For example, buy a duplicate of their favorite toy and show it to them. They will become confused, but won't be sad.

Find something they all like (like cookies). Then make it yourself and add too much salt or sugar.

When he's sleeping, put whipped cream on his hands and use a feather to tickle his nose.

Have some backup people, make them help you out as a prank king may see through your prank if you do not have help.

You will need something that doesn't scare the 7 year old. Also, a prank involving a item that they protect, like a toy, shouldn't be used. 7 year olds are hard to prank without a response of anger. On the other hand, a seven year old is perfectly gullible. I would suggest something at a distance, such as a big boom far off and someone yelling "ahh! Robber!" This would convince the seven year old to either run in fear or try to be a hero all to just find it is a prank.

Take a balloon and blow it up some and tie it with a rubber band. Make a small hole that won't pop the balloon.

If you put a lot of salt on it, some of it will probably still be there even if they rinse it a little. Of course, you could always just do a different prank instead.

Try a toothpaste oreo, but have real ones on hand. Or the onion apple, with candy apples on hand.

Try to create your own pranks that are original to you. Do not simply do pranks that others do or have been doing for many years.

Tell him/her that his/her favorite celebrity or TV/movie character is at the front door.

If they are really strict it's best to find another victim, although a harmless prank might be taping something funny on the refrigerator and see how long it takes them to notice.

If they try to hide a smile or a laugh, or if they're avoiding looking you in the eye, they're probably lying. If you straight up ask them if they did it, they might just tell you the truth.

Do something to annoy them rather than fool them, such as putting random notes around the house or replacing toilet paper with duct tape.

Take a few deep breaths, and if that doesn't help, say you'll be right back and excuse yourself to the bathroom, where you can laugh your guts out.

When your friend looks the other way, dip all of their pens or pencils in clear nail varnish so that they can't write anything! Just remember to put the pens back exactly where you left them so it doesn't look sketchy.

One easy prank is to get an electronic device. Get some internet and download a game. Play the game to a really exciting point (for example, you could fight a boss then almost kill it) and then take a screenshot. Don't leave clues so your victim will think the shot is the real thing. Then, you can keep playing or uninstall the game, but show the screenshot to your victim and then act like the screenshot is the actual game. Don't try this one with games that rely heavily on cutscenes and storylines, or on games for three-year-olds unless you're pranking a toddler.

Be as sneaky as possible. Don't drop any clues. Make sure you have a convincing alibi if they ask you where you were when the prank happened. And practice your poker face without laughing.

A prank that is over-the-top will leave a victim angry, hurt or disappointed in you. Don't do any pranks that will cause anyone to get in trouble, or land them a trip to the ER.

Make sure your prank does not use fake poop or slime or anything like that. This may make your victim horribly angry if you do make a mess! You might also rethink doing a prank at all if you actually want them to like you.

Own up. Tell them that it was a prank, and apologise. Then tell your parents, and accept the consequences. Also call emergency services if the injury cannot be treated properly at home.

As long as your victim doesn't consume too much toothpaste, it shouldn't damage their health. Of course, toothpaste is not meant to be consumed but just one bite is enough to stop more bites!

I would say the toothpaste in the Oreos trick. Always works for my parents.

Test the prank on yourself first. For example, if you cover soap with nail polish, try and lather it up to make sure it doesn't lather.