Prank Your Friends With These Hysterical April Fools' Day Texts
Whether or not you consider yourself a prankster like the Drummond family (see their ongoing feud involving rubber snakes), most people can at least appreciate a harmless practical joke to lighten the mood! After all, what better time is there for a little laughter than April 1, during that dreaded gloomy stretch between winter and the rainy springtime months? The silly spring holiday is the perfect time to tickle your kids', parents', or friends' funny bones with a hilarious April Fools' joke or prank!
Of course, you could go all out with a classic food-related prank—like whipping up some savory rolls disguised as Ree's famous cinnamon rolls for your family. But if you're looking for laughs that don't require lots of work (or at least don't require leaving your bed), why not send a hilarious April Fools' Day texting prank to your bestie?
We all know that big things come in small packages, and an April Fools' text prank is just that, yielding big beguilement from a small text exchange! Here, we have the best April Fools' texting pranks, including hilarious fake blocked number, text bot, and even song lyric pranks! While these practical jokes are all fun and games, it's important to choose the right recipient who'll laugh with you rather than yell at you. With that in mind, charge your phone, pick your target wisely, and read on for the best text pranks to inspire you ahead of April Fools' Day!
Song Lyric Prank
Depending on what song you choose, this prank can work on anyone, from your significant other to your mom. Choosing a dramatic yet funny song like "I'm Just Ken"would work well when trying to scare your boyfriend or girlfriend, as the cryptic lyrics will get their heart racing until you get to the hilarious chorus. To execute this prank, keep the song lyrics from your chosen song in a notes document on your phone so you have easy access to it. Start with one line, and try not to break character, no matter how ridiculous the lyrics seem or how confused your friends are!
You: Doesn't seem to matter what I do…
Them: Uh about what?
You: I'm always number two
Them: Woah what? No you aren’t!!
You: No one knows how hard I tried, oh-oh, I
You: I have feelings that I can't explain
Them: Tried hard at what? Where is this coming from?!
You: Drivin' me insane
Them: Ok now you’re taking it too far. I did nothing to you!
You: All my life, been so polite
Them: I don’t know if polite is the word I’d use
You: But I'll sleep alone tonight
Them: Ok.
You: 'Cause I'm just Ken
Fake Ad Prank
If you're looking for a low-stakes prank you can pull on your friends or family, try faking a ad listing! This prank is so simple and customizable, as you can get crazy with the details of the "listing" if you want to—like pretending you want to buy their car or dog! To pull off this prank, start by making an offer on the fake listing. Even if they dispute what you're saying, keep insisting on buying the item. You can even go as far as acting betrayed or angry when they continually tell you they don't have anything to sell.
You: Saw your ad for the king-sized mattress. Would you take $50?
Them: Wait, what?? I’m not selling a mattress
You: C’mon man, I know you’ve got the mattress. Just name your price.
Them: First of all I don’t have an extra mattress. Second, why would I ever sell it for that cheap??
You: Wow, I thought we were friends.
You: You’re really not gonna sell me that mattress?
Text Subscription Prank
Everyone knows how annoying it is to receive spam messages from a subscription you don't even remember signing up for! Spread the frustration to your friends or family with a fake bot text prank. This prank works on anyone, but it would go even smoother if you choose a not-so-tech-savvy friend or older family member. The fake Cat Facts subscription is hilarious due to the amount of random, silly facts about cats you can keep sending them. After sending them each fact, type out a fake word they can text back to cancel the subscription, only ignore their pleas to stop the texts!
You: Thank you for signing up for Cat Facts! You'll now receive daily facts about CATS! 😻 Did you know that studies suggest domesticated cats first appeared around 3600 B.C.? Mee-wow! Text STOP to unsubscribe.
Them: What is this
Them: STOP
You: A cat’s purr vibrates at a frequency of 25 to 150 hertz, which is the same frequency at which muscles and bones repair themselves.
Them: Cancel
You: Command not recognized. You have a subscription to Cat Facts and will receive fun updates
You: Many cats like to lick their owner’s freshly washed hair. Sham-purr!
Them: Cancel
Them: STOP please
You: You want to cancel your subscription? Please answer the following question to confirm you’re human: Your favorite animal is the (blank).
Them: Dog.
You: INCORRECT. Your favorite animal is the cat. You will continue to receive Cat Facts every
Suspenseful Text Prank
Receiving a cryptic, suspenseful text from a friend or parent can be so scary! This prank mirrors that terrifying experience and is for your best friend or partner. Whether you simply text them their name or "We need to talk," this prank is sure to raise their blood pressure. After sending the recipient the initial text or texts (ensuring it's as vague as can be), ignore them for a few hours and let them stew in suspense, imagining all of the horrible possibilities before you let them off the hook with an "April Fools!" text.
You: We need to talk.
Them: Um ok about what?
You: Text me back ASAP! This can’t wait!
Them: What??
Them: I’m scared
Them: Hello???
Social Media Post Prank
Make their blood run cold with a fake risky social media post prank! If you've ever felt paranoid that you accidentally posted something you shouldn't have on your Instagram story, then you know how real and anxiety-provoking the premise of this prank is. This prank is for a friend who posts frequently on social media, as it's more believable that they'd accidentally post something in between all their nonstop Instagram stories. Text the person and ask if they meant to post on their story or if they could delete a photo that has you in it. Make sure to be vague about the details when they ask what post to up the confusing factor.
You: OMG your story
Them: Wait what story
You: Did you mean to post that??
Them: I’m at work right now and don’t have access to Instagram
Them: Post what??
You: Everyone’s texting me about your post
You: Normally I wouldn’t care, but I’m tagged in it and don’t want to be a part of something like this
Them: I didn’t post anything I’ve been at work all day??
Them: You’re scaring me!!
Made-up Event Prank
The best text pranks mirror real-life conflicts that could very well happen on any day of the year. This prank works well for friends or colleagues you're close with, depending on what fake event you choose! If you want to prank a coworker you're friendly with, text them that they're missing an important meeting or event. Keep the charade going by making up details that could be realistic, like that they missed the email alerting them of the meeting or that their boss is mad at them.
You: Where are you?!
Them: In my house?
Them: It’s Thursday we’re working remotely today
You: No we aren’t?! Didn’t you get the email?
You: They’re so mad right now
Them: What?? Who's mad?
You: Our manager.
You: You’re the only one not here at the company wide meeting and they aren’t happy
Them: There’s nothing in my calendar are you sure??
Them: Ok well now I’m officially freaking out. I’ll get there as fast as I can please cover for me!!
Blocked Number Prank
This prank is for a friend, significant other, or anyone that you see daily, as you have to receive a text from them first to initiate the prank. This prank starts with a text from your friend asking you to hang out, to which you can respond with a fake "SMS ERROR." Once they respond, keep sending them different errors to make it seem like they've been blocked and are receiving automated texts from their phone provider. Before it gets too heated, make sure to text them "April Fools!" so you don't get blocked back in the process!
Them: Wanna go get ice cream?
You: SMS ERROR: The phone number you are trying to reach is no longer in service.
Them: Huhh you literally just texted me this morning
You: SMS SERVICE ERROR 202: Message delivery failed. Further messages will be charged to your account.
Them: Is this real?? What the
You: SMS ERROR 404: The message could not be delivered. Try again later.
Them: I’ve actually had enough of this!! I knew you were mad at me after last night!
Them: Am I blocked??
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