5 Wholesome Pranks Quarantine Gave Us

Humans still produced some heartwarming moments in 2020
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The year 2020 undoubtedly gave everyone a wide range of problems, but humans never fail to create smiles and laughter, even in the face of great adversity. Pranks can be a fantastic way to relieve tension, create laughter and keep the magic alive within relationships.

Quarantine brought us a whole lot of creativity, including tons of wholesome pranks that you can comfortably try out on your loved ones. These trendy tricks have made their impact on the internet, so you can make an impact on your friends and family.

Here are a few of the most wholesome pranks from quarantine.

1. Hand In The Glass Prank

We all have experienced moments of quarantine brain; where we seem to lose touch with reality for a bit and it takes us a moment to realize what exactly is going on. This prank is a great one to try on your roommate, mom, dad, or sibling.

Simply pretend your hand has been trapped in a glass, ask for help, and give them a helping hand with your “stuck” appendage. You don’t need to speak French to understand the prank here. The moment of realization is absolutely priceless.

2. Disappearing Coin Prank

The next prank is another great example of one to do with your loved ones. This prank has made the rounds online, so it may be best to try it out on one of the less internet-savvy people you know. Pretend you are going to show them a magic trick - a disappearing coin.

Take a plastic water bottle and remove the lid, and place the bottle on top of a coin of your choice. Tell the person you are pranking that you will now make the coin disappear while covering it with a towel or blanket.

Say some magic words, and remove the towel. Have them take a look down through the bottle to see if the coin has indeed moved. When their face is over top of the bottle, give it a squeeze and give them a splash!

This cute couple gives us a heartwarming look at how they keep their relationship interesting by having some fun with one another.

3. Smoking Toilet Prank

TikTok has given us countless trends this year, including some very wholesome prank trends. This one should work especially well on dads, moms, husbands, and wives, concerning and confusing them all together.

Take the inner cardboard from a used toilet paper roll and smash it between the toilet seat, so it looks a bit like a cigar. Use some additional toilet paper rolls as eyeballs and any other creative ideas you may have for dressing it up. The delivery you use to tell your ‘prankee’ that “The toilet is smoking” will make all the difference in their reaction.

If you are concerned and confused, they will be too. Here are a handful of the most creative executions.

4. Giant Leak Under the Sink Prank

In a very similar fashion, you can go buy a leek and hide it under the kitchen sink. Let your loved one know that there is a big “leak” under the sink and watch as their eyes roll through the back of their head.

5. Car Window Prank

A truly harmless and wholesome prank that plays on the great unknown. Especially this year when we have seen tensions run high, not knowing what anyone might say or do at any given moment.

Pretty straight forward, roll your window down like you want to talk to someone when you pull up next to someone in your car. When they roll their windows, just roll yours back up. It sounds silly, for sure, but check out the smiles on these people's faces when they realize.

Try these wholesome and harmless pranks out for yourself next time you feel like your week has been just a little too....2020.

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Natalie_55 commented Natalie_55 3 years ago

We documented all our quarantine pranks. It's become a funny family time capsule.

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NickW commented NickW 3 years ago

Sometimes the simplest pranks create the best memories.

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Giselle_ShootingStar commented Giselle_ShootingStar 3 years ago

The car window prank actually helped me meet my current boyfriend!

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Gwen-Glover commented Gwen-Glover 3 years ago

I combined all five pranks into one epic day of foolery. My family still talks about it.

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Lucy commented Lucy 3 years ago

These pranks really show how laughter is the best medicine.

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ParallelUniverse commented ParallelUniverse 3 years ago

The water bottle trick taught me to never trust anyone doing magic tricks anymore.

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Paisley_Luxe commented Paisley_Luxe 3 years ago

We created a whole tournament bracket of these pranks in our house.

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ZariahH commented ZariahH 3 years ago

The smoking toilet one is hilarious but clean up all the toilet paper before mom sees it!

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Gwendolyn_Hope commented Gwendolyn_Hope 3 years ago

I've found these pranks work great for breaking tension during stressful times.

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InfiniteDreams commented InfiniteDreams 3 years ago

The hand in glass trick actually looks more convincing on video calls.

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Priscilla-Foster commented Priscilla-Foster 3 years ago

My dad still checks under the sink regularly after the leek incident.

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Liana-Wright commented Liana-Wright 3 years ago

These pranks helped us maintain our sense of humor during a really dark time.

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BlairRichardson commented BlairRichardson 3 years ago

The leek prank works even better if you act really panicked about the leak!

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Tiana_Sunbeam commented Tiana_Sunbeam 3 years ago

I appreciate how none of these pranks require expensive props or complicated setups.

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Naomi_Sky commented Naomi_Sky 3 years ago

My family started rating each other's prank execution. We got quite competitive!

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Collins_Commentary commented Collins_Commentary 3 years ago

The car window prank sounds silly but it really does create unexpected moments of connection.

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Alina_Wonder commented Alina_Wonder 3 years ago

I turned the smoking toilet into a whole character with googly eyes and a paper hat.

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BrittanyHicks commented BrittanyHicks 3 years ago

These pranks are great but timing is everything. Know your audience!

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Lily_Rose92 commented Lily_Rose92 3 years ago

The water bottle trick taught me to always be suspicious of magic tricks now.

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Fienberg_Feature commented Fienberg_Feature 3 years ago

Anyone else's parents become unexpected prank masters during lockdown?

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Roman commented Roman 3 years ago

The hand in glass trick works surprisingly well on video calls too.

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JocelynX commented JocelynX 4 years ago

I wish they'd included the fake zoom freeze prank. That one was huge during quarantine!

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GlitchSeeker commented GlitchSeeker 4 years ago

These pranks actually helped my family deal with anxiety during lockdown.

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NeonHorizon commented NeonHorizon 4 years ago

The leak prank works even better if you put a few drops of water around the leek.

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Jenna_Hope commented Jenna_Hope 4 years ago

My brother got me with all five of these. I'm still plotting my revenge!

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Liam commented Liam 4 years ago

I love how these pranks create moments of joy in otherwise mundane days.

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Faye_Mystic commented Faye_Mystic 4 years ago

The car window prank might not work as well now that everyone's more stressed about gas prices!

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Littleton_Lines commented Littleton_Lines 4 years ago

These remind me of old school practical jokes. Simple but effective.

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Kroll_Keynotes commented Kroll_Keynotes 4 years ago

Just tried the hand in glass trick yesterday. Still works like a charm!

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MiriamK commented MiriamK 4 years ago

I've found these work great for breaking ice with new roommates too.

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Demi_Hope commented Demi_Hope 4 years ago

The smoking toilet one is particularly clever. Really shows how ordinary objects can become extraordinary with a bit of creativity.

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JackNelson commented JackNelson 4 years ago

My kids have become little prank masters thanks to these. Not sure if that's good or bad!

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Lehrer_Ledger commented Lehrer_Ledger 4 years ago

Anyone else notice how these pranks actually brought families closer together?

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TimmyD commented TimmyD 4 years ago

The water bottle trick backfired on me when my sister was wearing expensive makeup. Choose your timing wisely!

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GraceB commented GraceB 4 years ago

I'm usually not into pranks, but these are genuinely fun without being mean.

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JasonLearns commented JasonLearns 4 years ago

These are perfect for families stuck at home together. Better than staring at screens all day.

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Matt_2004 commented Matt_2004 4 years ago

The article misses some other great quarantine pranks, like the zoom background switches.

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Lana_Solar commented Lana_Solar 4 years ago

I actually combined the leek and smoking toilet pranks. Created quite the confused reaction!

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JamesMoore commented JamesMoore 4 years ago

My teenagers taught me the hand in glass trick. It's nice to see pranks bringing generations together.

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Eliza-Nash commented Eliza-Nash 4 years ago

These pranks really show how creative people got during lockdown.

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TianaM commented TianaM 4 years ago

The leak under the sink had my wife groaning for days. She's still rolling her eyes about it months later!

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Rosa99 commented Rosa99 4 years ago

Our family started a prank war with these. The hand in glass one kicked it all off.

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Trinity99 commented Trinity99 4 years ago

I respectfully disagree about the car window prank. I've tried it and it always ends in smiles, not anger.

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Lydia_B commented Lydia_B 4 years ago

The smoking toilet one is genius! Though my cat kept trying to attack the paper roll eyes.

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DelilahCole commented DelilahCole 4 years ago

Love how simple yet effective these are. No elaborate setups required.

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TwilightPhantom commented TwilightPhantom 4 years ago

Tried the coin trick on my dad. He wasn't amused about getting his glasses wet but couldn't stop laughing afterwards.

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CameronFerguson commented CameronFerguson 4 years ago

I think we're missing the point here. These pranks helped people stay connected during a really isolating time.

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Moyers_Media commented Moyers_Media 4 years ago

The car window one actually helped me make a new friend. We both ended up laughing so hard we met up for coffee later.

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HackerVision commented HackerVision 4 years ago

My kids tried all of these on me within a week. I'm not sure whether to be proud or concerned about their dedication to pranking!

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FutureWaveX commented FutureWaveX 4 years ago

The best part about these pranks is that they don't damage anything or hurt anyone's feelings.

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Danielle-Rhodes commented Danielle-Rhodes 4 years ago

I've seen the smoking toilet one all over TikTok. Such a creative way to use everyday items.

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VivienneH commented VivienneH 4 years ago

These pranks definitely helped keep our family sane during quarantine. We turned them into weekly challenges!

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BlytheS commented BlytheS 4 years ago

My grandmother still talks about how I got her with the hand in glass trick. It really helped lighten the mood during isolation.

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Blakely99 commented Blakely99 4 years ago

The car window prank seems a bit mean spirited to me. We're all stressed enough without random people messing with us on the road.

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Ramona_Dreamy commented Ramona_Dreamy 4 years ago

I actually disagree with the previous comment. The water bottle trick is harmless fun, especially during summer. Just make sure the person has a good sense of humor!

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DelilahL commented DelilahL 4 years ago

The leek under the sink is brilliant! I pulled this on my husband who's always fixing things around the house. His face was priceless!

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Sophie_Evans commented Sophie_Evans 4 years ago

Not sure about the water bottle prank. Getting someone wet isn't really my idea of wholesome.

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DataWandererX commented DataWandererX 4 years ago

These pranks are exactly what we needed during those tough lockdown days. The smoking toilet one had my kids in stitches!

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Sophia23 commented Sophia23 4 years ago

I tried the hand in glass prank on my mom and she actually called the emergency services! We had a good laugh about it afterwards though.

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