03/29/2022
I mean it’s not April just yet, but who couldn’t use a good laugh right about now? As you know, April is a much-needed reprieve from the long and gloomy winter, giving us reasons to play April Fools’ pranks on our parents and silly practical jokes on our unsuspecting kids. Though I prefer to see the look on people’s faces, it’s not always possible to prank people in person. So, ask yourself, what’s the next best thing? With millions of texts going out daily, why not set up April Fools’ text pranks!
There are just a few things to keep in mind before doing these April Fools’ pranks. Some people will get a kick out of being fooled and laugh right along with you, but some may be put off. Choose your target wisely—or tell them these April Fools’ Day jokes instead. And because you don’t know what your recipient’s reaction will be, let these pranks serve as inspiration; be ready to improvise and go with the flow.
Ok, bear with me, SOOO, wait for someone to text you. When you get a text from someone who is a good candidate for a joke, pretend you don’t know them. For inspiration, we’re pretending the person texted you to go for a walk, but you can play along with whatever subject matter comes up. Continue with the ruse and try to convince them that you don’t know them. Before it gets too heated, text them “April Fools!”
Them: What do you mean, who’s this? It’s me, Kayla! Wanna grab some coffee and go for a walk?
This one is my personal favorite .Text a friend that you have something to tell them. Wait for them to respond, and then send a GIF of the texting dots—the familiar symbol that lets us know the person is texting their response. Google “texting dots” and download the GIF They’ll keep looking at the phone, anxiously waiting for what you’re about to confess. Once they take a closer look, they’ll realize it’s a gif of the texting dots. While you’re waiting to reveal you’re joking, check out these ridiculously funny April Fools’ Day memes.
Here’s the gist: you’re home alone and there’s a “mouse” under the fridge. You text a member of the house, frightened. This April Fools text prank requires the “tail” of a rodent. It could be a toy rodent, a piece of frayed shoestring, or something similar as you won’t be taking a close-up of the “tail.” Position the “tail” under a cabinet, leaving a portion exposed. Text a member of your house a picture of the tail and let the fun unravel. This is a top April Fools prank for your boyfriend.
It’s the classic meme that still has prankster power. Text your friends that something unbelievably crazy is happening in your town and include this “Breaking News” link for them to click.
Once they click the link, they’ll see a video of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” instead of watching a breaking news story and realize they just got Rickrolled!
You: Holy crap! You won’t believe the crazy stuff happening downtown right now! insert link
This may take some planning since Facebook won’t let you change your name instantly. Twitter, TikTok, or Instagram may be different. But, we’ve all been there—made an unintentional mistake at work and botched things up royally. Text a co-worker you’re chummy with for this April Fools’ text prank. Keep them on the edge of their seat guessing, building upon the “mistake” without actually telling them what you did.
You: A little voice inside me kept telling me it wasn’t right, but I did it anyway and now people will be talking about me .
Chose a person who has a million friends and doesn’t go a day without posting at least one picture on social media. Next, change your contact information and delete your photo if it appears with your contact info. Since the person has so many friends, they probably won’t be fazed by someone they might not even know that well is texting them. Text the person and ask them to delete a post that has a photo with you in it, but be vague about the details.
You: I was the only one wearing Purple! Plus, I was taking a sip of my beer when someone snapped the pic. It just looks bad. Can you delete… like now, please?!
You have to get your hands on the other person’s phone to pull this April Fool’s Day prank. Once you have their phone, change their wallpaper to a picture of a cracked phone screen. Google search for an image. Make the photo even more realistic by fine-tuning the search for a cracked screen Android or iPhone and the phone carrier. If you want to see the person’s reaction when they see the cracked screen, text them when you are nearby. Your friend will be stumped and wonder how their phone got cracked, but they’ll realize it is fake.
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