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    Why didn't you include destroying their homework and blaming the dog?
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    Destroying your siblings homework would almost certainly make them angry. However, the point of this article was to focus on ways that would annoy your siblings without being cruel. Having your sibling possibly get in trouble at school (not to mention possibly getting the dog in trouble) might be less of a prank and more like bullying. Also, you would almost certainly be punished if your parents discovered the truth.
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    What can I do of none of these work?
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    If you have tried all of these and not got a reaction from your sibling, maybe you need to rethink your strategy. Think about what irritates them. Is it a sound? Is it changing the TV channel? You need to find out what your sibling's pet peeve is and then use that to annoy them. Also remember that if none of these methods work, it is possible your sibling knows you are trying to aggravate them and is purposely not responding. In that case it means that your sibling is actually annoying you!
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    What do I do, my little sister invites her rude and annoying friend over, and they won't leave me alone. What should I do?
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    You have several options. You can try using one of the methods in the article to annoy them. You can leave the house and go visit a friend or you can try ignoring them. If they aren't getting any reaction from you, it might not be fun for them to bother you. You can also talk to your sister when her friend isn't there. Maybe she is not bothering you on purpose, and you can ask her to give you some space. If she and her friend are irritating you intentionally, then calmly talk to your parents and explain the situation.
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    How do you get your sister/brother so annoyed they will actually obey you?
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    You can try the methods in the article and keep irritating them until they reach the point that they will do what you want in order to have you stop. However, this won't always work. A lot of the time your siblings are not going to obey you, just as you are probably not going to obey them.
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    How can I wake my brother without being seen?
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    You can try throwing something (soft) at him from the hall and running as soon you toss it. Or you can hide an alarm or radio in his room and set it to go off at a specific time. Set it for a time when you won't be anywhere near his room.
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    What if your sibling does this and your parents don't believe you?
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    It is very frustrating when your parents don't believe you. The best thing to do at the time is to go somewhere and cool down. When you are calm, try talking to your parents. Give them concrete examples of the ways in which your sibling is irritating you. If there is something that really bothers you, tell them that. Sometimes talking when you are calm is more effective than arguing when you are upset or angry.
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    What if your older sibling will punch you for annoying them?
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    If you are seriously afraid your sibling will hurt you, then it is not worth irritating them. If they have a serious temper, it might be worth it to talk to your parents about it. Sibling fighting is normal, but violence is not.
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    What do you when you are stuck on vacation with your siblings?
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    You can try irritating them with some of these methods. However, you should remember that you are on this vacation too, and you probably have fewer places to escape your annoyed siblings. Annoying your siblings could ruin the vacation for everybody so maybe give them a break until you get home.
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    Does breaking up with their girlfriend/boyfriend for them work?
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    Breaking up with their significant other would almost certainly cause them to be angry, but it seems more malicious than simply irritating them. The goal of annoying siblings is simply to exasperate them, not cause them actual pain. Breaking up with their significant other could hurt both your sibling and their partner, and it could strain your relationship with your sibling so think long and hard before trying that "prank."
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    What to do when your siblings take revenge?
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    Part of annoying your siblings is accepting the fact that they are going to want to irritate you back. You can try responding by using another method to aggravate them. Or you can not respond or show any emotion when they take revenge. If they don't get the satisfaction of seeing you upset, they will probably stop their revenge as it will no longer be fun.
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    How to keep your older sister from annoying you?
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    You can talk to your sister and explain how much it bothers you or talk to your parents and explain your feelings. You can also try irritating her so she understands how you feel. Possibly the most effective way is to simply not respond when she annoys you. If she doesn't get a negative reaction from you, then it is not fun to annoy you. So try ignoring her or pretending she's not bothering you.
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    How do you annoy your cousins?
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    You can use the methods listed above to annoy cousins or friends. Think about what would bother them the most, but make sure you stop before they get really upset. Irritating them is fun, but you probably don't want to make them very angry or hurt.
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    Can you use these methods on your parents?
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    You could use a lot of these methods, such as repeating everything they say, or jumping out and scaring them on your parents. It depends on how you think your parents will react. If they are laid-back and like a good joke, then they might appreciate a good prank. If not, you might want to skip irritating them to avoid being punished. If you do try to annoy your parents, make sure you are not doing anything that could cause them serious problems, such as hiding their keys so they're late to work.
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    How long do you annoy them?
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    This really depends on the situation. They may stop responding so it's no longer fun to irritate them. Or they may start to get so upset that it's no longer fun. Try to keep annoying them until the point when they really begin to get angry and then stop. That reduces the chance of them retaliating on you or you being punished.
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    What if I get caught annoying my sibling?
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    There is always going to be a risk that you will get in trouble for annoying your sibling. You need to think about how your sibling(s) and parents are going to react. For instance, simply your ignoring your sibling is probably not going to get you into much trouble, whereas hiding their cell phone may earn a punishment. If your parents have specifically told you not to do something, then you should probably avoid doing it. Annoying your sibling is fun but not worth getting into trouble!
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    How can I annoy my sibling in the car without getting into trouble?
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    Annoying your sibling is always going to have the risk that you'll get into trouble, especially in the car, because you may end up annoying your parents as well. Think about what which method works best for annoying your sibling that can be done in the car. Try ignoring them or repeating everything they say. To avoid getting into trouble, stop irritating them when they start to get really upset or if your parents tell you to stop. Annoying your sibling is probably not worth being punished.
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    How do I counter these methods?
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    There are several options. You can try irritating your sibling back using one of these methods. You can try telling your parents in an effort to get your sibling to stop. Or you can try ignoring them. A lot of the time if your sibling sees that you are not getting upset, they will stop as it is no longer fun to irritate you.
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    What is a good comeback for "I know you are but what am I"?
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    The most common comeback is to repeat it back to them. Make sure you stress the "you" by saying it louder or more slowly.
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    Do all of these work?
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    In all likelihood, not every one of these methods is going to work on every person. The trick is to figure out what bothers your sibling the most. If they hate people touching their stuff, then rearrange their room. If they dislike certain noises, then make those sounds to irritate them. You may have to try a few different methods to determine which will work best with your sibling(s).
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    How do you make a kid in your sibling's class believe that your sibling likes them?
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    You could text or email them or simply start a rumor that your sibling has a crush. However, this could unintentionally hurt not just your sibling, but the person in their class. Pranking siblings is fun, but if you take it too far it can have negative consequences and you don't want to involve and innocent person.
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    Why would someone purposely annoy their siblings, other than revenge?
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    Revenge is often the motive for annoying siblings, but some people just find it fun. The important thing is to make sure you are only annoying them; you don't want to do anything that could injure them or hurt their feelings. Remember, at the end of the day, they are your family.
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    If they keep their doors locked and I want to do something like a prank what should I do?
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    If they keep their doors locked, you will probably need to do a prank outside of their room. Maybe wait for them to come home and jump out and surprise them. Or wait until they fall asleep on the couch to try the shaving cream and feather prank. Or try using one of the other methods in the article, rather than pranking them.
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    Which would be a better prank: put cream on their hand while they sleep or putting salt in their milkshake?
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    Choosing a prank really depends on your sibling. Which do you think will irritate them most? Or, will one of them bother them so much that it is no longer funny? If so, skip that prank. Otherwise, think about what you think will be the most fun for you.
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    What if my siblings also read this article?
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    That is a risk you take when you decide to annoy your siblings. WikiHow is available to everyone, and the more you annoy your siblings, the more likely they will want to retaliate. Before you begin aggravating your siblings, consider if it is worth dealing with their revenge, because they could use one of these methods on you!
  • Question
    How do you annoy them but have them get into trouble?
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    The easiest way to annoy your sibling and have them get into trouble is to tattle on them. Keep in mind that tattling can also cause you to get into trouble. Also remember that the more you get your siblings in trouble, the more likely they will be to try to see you punished. Maybe try annoying them without anybody having to be punished.
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