April Fools' Day Pranks for Friends and Family

Would you like to play a safe but hilarious prank on your friends, family, or roommate this April Fools Day? Here are some ideas:

#1: Switch your target's Salt and Sugar
This is a great prank to play on your family or roommate. Just put salt in the sugar bowl, and sugar in the salt shaker. Watch your father's surprise at salty coffee and see your roommate's shock at sweet scrambled eggs.

#2: Call someone, tell them you've been arrested, and will they please give you bail money?
I tried this one on my Dad a few years ago, and it was extremely funny. I wouldn't advise doing this if you have frail parents or neurotic friends, though- you don't want to shock people too badly.

#3: Tell your parents or friends you are gay (or straight, depending on what you naturally are)
I think I'll try this one on my parents this year. Chances are your friends/parents will either feign understanding, yell at you, or throw you out of the house temporarily. Guaranteed to cause lots of mayhem.

#4: Draw funny eyebrows on your family/roommates while they sleep
The night before April Fools Day, draw uni-brows, angry brows, and colorful brows on your victims with a Sharpie. In the morning, your targets might not even notice their new look if they are in a hurry, and even if they do notice they probably won't be able to scrub the permanent marker off completely.

#5: Tell Somebody You/Your Girlfriend are/is Pregnant
I think I'll try this one on my parents this year. I guarantee you will shock whoever you are telling (especially if you are very young/old), and maybe you can even get them to plan your baby shower before you tell them the truth.

#6: Ding Dong Ditch

Ding-Dong Ditch all your friends. Enough said.

#7: Give Your Friends a Shock

Invest a few bucks in a shock pen, or hand-shake shocker, and go around letting people borrow your pen and shaking friends' hands.

#8: Fill your Friend's or Spouse's Water Bottle with Vodka

Guaranteed to surprise your victim. Its very jolting to expect the taste of water and find yourself with a mouthful of alcohol.

#9: Dip Your Target's Toothbrush in Lemon Juice

The night before April Fools Day, dip your whole family's toothbrushes in lemon juice. This will shock your victims the next morning when they receive a sour surprise.

Hope these ideas brighten your April Fools Day! Happy Pranking!