Q&A for How to Play a Prank

A good classic is to switch the cereal in the cereal boxes, or you could tape the faucets. These aren't as cruel as they are just downright funny.

Try the classic pranks, such as the whoopie cushion. Your parents will understand, and your victim will probably think it's funny.

You'll have to be very, very sneaky. Set up the prank when they are not watching or are talking to someone else.

If the person you are pranking has a good sense of humor, then any time is a good time--especially when they are not expecting to be pranked. If you have never pranked this person before, then make sure that they are no upset, angry, or doing anything important.

If you get caught, be honest and say why you did it in the first place. If they are upset, apologize and refrain from doing whatever you did again.

Put plastic wrap on the bathroom soap. Wait. Watch your siblings try to lather the soap while washing their hands!

If that does happen then you should come forward, apologize, and avoid playing similar pranks in the future on that person.

Say something like "Your mom wants to see you," then grab their phone and hide it somewhere they won't think to look, or just put it in your pocket.

Try the bugs in ice trick, acting helpful all day so it isn't unusual, and then offer if they want a drink. Or maybe consider the classically simple whoopee cushion under the pillow prank. Have fun and try to get it on camera!

Take the cereal out of the box and put it some place safe--you don't want to waste food--then fill the box with confetti, close it, and put it back where you found it. If you don't have confetti, you can use another item instead, such as dried dog/cat food, a different type of cereal, Lego, or even grapes. Make sure that the person doesn't eat your prank, however!

If you don’t want to get in trouble then do pranks more on the harmless side and apologize if you prank upsets anyone.

Have you ever heard of the blow a horn behind the door or under the adjustable office chair? I bet he'll jump and may even fall over at that one!

Get someone to help you, so that when the prank goes off, you are seen as innocent.

Buy some fake blood. Run around somewhere with the "blood" on your leg, then "accidentally" fall or trip over something and start to act like you're hurt.

Don't. A prank involving scissors could seriously injure someone.

You can put Saran Wrap on the shower head; that way no water will squirt out.

Think of something sad that instantly makes you stop smiling. If that doesn't work, learn how to control your facial expressions.

Prank them by putting the tip of their pencils and the eraser in clear nail polish. That way neither end will work.

Yes, there are. Try classics! The whoopee cushion under the couch cushions, switch the cereal bags, there are all kinds of harmless funny pranks that you can do.

Black and purple mostly. You can use blue, but it may not always look believable.

Don't do the same prank multiple times. Mix it up. Make sure you let enough time pass between pranks that they're not watching out for it.

Yes, as long as they're legal and safe. Any unsafe or illegal pranks could get you into a lot of trouble though. You may also want to consider whether a prank is appropriate for a certain person or audience so you don't make anyone angry.

Computer based pranks are a viable solution. Being able to access someones computer can be very easy. You can find someone's school code(if it is the account name) in the C: area, then find the users folder. Use the time of class to find their code based on time access.

Yes, although the better option would depend on where exactly you're putting the fake blood.

If playing pranks on your sister is what makes your mom mad, you should probably leave it alone for a while.

Try typing a note from one teacher to another and leaving it on her desk. Make it sound like it was written by another teacher, and sign it, "Your secret admirer". Don't let the joke go on too long, though. You don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

Wear a ghost costume and use a flashlight so they can't see your face. While they are sleeping, whisper something with a spooky voice until they wake up and see you in your ghost costume.

The classical whoopee-cushion-under-the-pillow trick should be simple and innocent enough to not get you in trouble.

You could get your phone and put some tape over the camera lens. Then when they're naked pretend to take a picture of them.

Tell her the truth. Explain that you were just trying an innocent prank and you're sorry if it went too far. Telling the truth is always better than lying.