Whether it’s disguising vegetables as candy, rearranging furniture or changing the times of household clocks, April Fools’ Day has always been a day of tricks, pranks and fun — but it’s a holiday that is not always remembered.
Waking up on April Fools’ Day and realizing that once again, you haven’t planned a prank can be discouraging, and although the strong allure of accepting defeat and waiting for next year might be tempting. In order to leave all the April Fool’s pranksters satisfied, organized and full of mischief, here are some of the funniest pranks suggested by Menlo students.
Spraying Sink:
This April Fools’ prank, suggested by freshman McKinley Harding, involves only a small piece of tape with which you use to partially cover a sink faucet. When the target turns on the faucet, they will be sprayed with water. “When [my parents] turned on the sink, it sprayed all over them,” Harding, who tried the prank last year, said.
Backpack Break-In:
Sabrina Vohra, a senior at Menlo, plans to take advantage of the fact that April 1 happens during her senior trip to Mexico. “I have some pretty exciting pranks, but I can’t give all of them away,” Vohra said. To cause mischief, Vohra wants to put heavy items in her friends’ backpacks before arriving at the airport. Although Vohra is unsure of how to execute it, this back-breaking prank would definitely cause trouble for the seniors on April Fools’ Day.
Prank Calls:
Although it’s one of the oldest tricks in the book, prank calls will always be funny, easy and timeless. On April Fools’ Day, the ability to enter *67 to remove caller ID proves exceptionally useful. Freshman Olivia Cheng prank-called her mom on April Fools’ Day. Cheng acted as a salesperson confirming an expensive purchase. Her mom was extremely frantic until Cheng ended the prank by explaining her trick.
Sabotaged Snacks:
Junior Leotei Conway spiced up her April Fools’ Day last year (literally) by putting hot sauce in her dad’s morning coffee. “Most people forget about [April Fools’ Day], so I can prank [them] easier,” Conway said.
Similarly, Vohra has disguised toothpaste in Oreos for the past couple of years. “I love seeing the look on people’s faces after you prank them,” Vohra said. Although it is an annual prank, her friends and family are still shocked when they bite into a minty chocolate cookie.
Final Thoughts:
Whether you are executing an elaborate prank or just having fun, April Fools’ Day will be a day of lighthearted fun and tricks, no matter what. “My favorite part of April Fools’ Day is making people laugh,” Cheng said.
