The Art of April Fools' Day Pranks: Top 5 Prank Ideas to Try This Year

As we approach the anniversary of the first recorded April Fools' Day prank, many of us are looking for new and creative ways to play harmless jokes on our friends and family. In this article, we'll explore five top-notch April Fools' Day prank ideas that are sure to bring laughter and surprise to those around you.

**Prank Number 1: The Cookie Twist**

Who doesn't love a good cookie? These sweet treats are the perfect vessel for a harmless April Fools' Day prank. Take your favorite cream-filled chocolate cookies and twist them apart, revealing the creamy goodness inside. To add an extra layer of surprise, simply spread some plain old white toothpaste on one side of the cookie. Once you've done this, put the cookie back together and return it to its original packaging or plate. When your friend reaches for a cookie during snack time, they'll be in for a shock – literally! The toothpaste will give them a surprise and fresh breath that's sure to make them laugh.

**Prank Number 2: The Plug Prank**

Have you ever used anything that plugs into the wall without realizing it's not working properly? This prank takes advantage of that momentary confusion. Find a plug and unplug it from the wall, then cover the prongs with clear nail polish to prevent them from working again. Your target won't know what happened until they try to use the plugged-in device, at which point they'll be in for an unpleasant surprise. To reverse the prank easily, simply use some nail polish remover.

**Prank Number 3: The Toilet Brush Switch**

Who doesn't love a good toilet brush? Unfortunately, many of us have come to associate them with less-than-pleasant tasks. This prank takes advantage of that perception. Find your friend's identical toilet brush and replace it with a brand new clean one when they're not looking. Put the dirty old brush in the dishwasher and wait for it to complete its cycle before revealing the joke to your friend. When they open the door, they'll be greeted by the sight of their own dirty toilet brush, fresh from the wash.

**Prank Number 4: The Remote TV Prank**

For this prank, you'll need a little bit of creativity and some technical know-how. First, turn on your friend's TV using their remote and crank up the volume as loud as it will go. Then, power down the TV but leave the volume fully cranked. To complete the prank, cut out a piece of black electrical tape to fit over the front of the remote, covering the signal transmission area. If done correctly, your friend won't notice anything is amiss when they try to turn on the TV using their remote. When they do, however, the volume will be cranked and loud – until you reveal the joke, that is.

**Prank Number 5: The Car Freshener Prank**

This final prank takes a little bit of patience but can be quite effective. First, find your friend's car with one of those pesky rearview mirror car fresheners hanging from it. Wait for an opportunity to grab the freshener and apply a generous-sized drop of "Bar fume" – whatever that is (it smells like puke, apparently). Once you've done this, wait a few minutes before quietly returning the car freshener to its original location. Your friend will be in for a surprise when they open their car door and are greeted by the unmistakable stench of... well, not quite "new car scent" anymore!

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enKipkay presents the top 5 April Fools pranks number 1 ah delicious cream-filled chocolate cookies everybody loves them twist em apart and eat the creamy goodness inside for this prank we're gonna twist them and add another twist plain old white toothpaste just squeeze out a healthy portion on one side of the cookie spread it put the cookie back together and put it back on the plate or in the package when it's cookie time your friend will get a surprise and fresh breath number 2 for this prank you can use anything that plugs in the wall in this case I'm just using a regular lamp find a plug and unplug it from the wall you're going to need some clear nail polish then simply cover the plug prongs in clear nail polish this will effectively kill the plug and not work once it's plugged in your target won't know what happened and once the joke is over it's easy to reverse just using some nail polish remover number 3 everyone has a toilet brush and after just one use they're pretty nasty well to perform this prank you need to go to the store and find the exact same one your friend or roommate has and when they're not looking take the brand new clean one and put it in the dishwasher when it's full after the clean cycle is run your friend is going to open the door and think that dirty toilet brush was washed with everything else the joke will be on them until you let them know they've been pranked number four for this shocking prank you want to get a hold of your friends remote and turn on the TV then crank the volume as loud as you can then power down the TV leaving the volume fully cranked now you'll need a piece of black electrical tape cut out to the shape of the front of the remote where it transmits the signal to the TV if you do it right it won't even be noticeable then when your friend tries to turn the TV on using the remote it won't work so they'll have to manually switch it on when the TV comes back on the volume will be cranked and Moe will help it'll be pretty loud until you tell them the joke's on them number five this next one will only work if your target has one of those car fresheners hanging from their rearview mirror when you have a chance and they don't know it you need to grab that car freshener and take it then it's time for a little Bar fume this stuff smells like puke when tux doesn't like it put a generous sized drop on that car freshener and wait a few minutes it will slowly dissolve into that car freshener and be completely unnoticeable except for the stink then quietly return it to their car and you've given that term new car scent a whole new meaning well there you have it the top five April Fools pranks have fun and we'll see you next timeKipkay presents the top 5 April Fools pranks number 1 ah delicious cream-filled chocolate cookies everybody loves them twist em apart and eat the creamy goodness inside for this prank we're gonna twist them and add another twist plain old white toothpaste just squeeze out a healthy portion on one side of the cookie spread it put the cookie back together and put it back on the plate or in the package when it's cookie time your friend will get a surprise and fresh breath number 2 for this prank you can use anything that plugs in the wall in this case I'm just using a regular lamp find a plug and unplug it from the wall you're going to need some clear nail polish then simply cover the plug prongs in clear nail polish this will effectively kill the plug and not work once it's plugged in your target won't know what happened and once the joke is over it's easy to reverse just using some nail polish remover number 3 everyone has a toilet brush and after just one use they're pretty nasty well to perform this prank you need to go to the store and find the exact same one your friend or roommate has and when they're not looking take the brand new clean one and put it in the dishwasher when it's full after the clean cycle is run your friend is going to open the door and think that dirty toilet brush was washed with everything else the joke will be on them until you let them know they've been pranked number four for this shocking prank you want to get a hold of your friends remote and turn on the TV then crank the volume as loud as you can then power down the TV leaving the volume fully cranked now you'll need a piece of black electrical tape cut out to the shape of the front of the remote where it transmits the signal to the TV if you do it right it won't even be noticeable then when your friend tries to turn the TV on using the remote it won't work so they'll have to manually switch it on when the TV comes back on the volume will be cranked and Moe will help it'll be pretty loud until you tell them the joke's on them number five this next one will only work if your target has one of those car fresheners hanging from their rearview mirror when you have a chance and they don't know it you need to grab that car freshener and take it then it's time for a little Bar fume this stuff smells like puke when tux doesn't like it put a generous sized drop on that car freshener and wait a few minutes it will slowly dissolve into that car freshener and be completely unnoticeable except for the stink then quietly return it to their car and you've given that term new car scent a whole new meaning well there you have it the top five April Fools pranks have fun and we'll see you next time\n"