Prank Video Culture
Harmless Pranks vs. Mean Pranks
The line between a fun prank and a mean one usually comes down to consent, target, and how fast you let people in on the joke.
Consent
A prank on someone who would laugh along is different from one on someone who would feel exposed. If you are not sure how a specific person would react, ask first or make it about yourself instead.
The target of the joke
Good pranks make the situation funny. Mean ones make a person the punchline. A fake haircut is harmless when the joke is "gotcha", not "you look bad".
Time to reveal
The longer someone believes a prank, the more embarrassed they feel when they find out. Reveal early.
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