12 Pranks Everyone Pulled But No One Admitted

Pranks have a way of creating laughter while keeping the prankster’s identity hidden.

Daisy Montero
October 12, 2025
4 min read

12 Pranks Everyone Pulled But No One Admitted — DS stories on Pexels

These pranks were harmless, silly, and always got people laughing. They showed up in schools, offices, and even around the neighborhood. The funniest part is that nobody ever admitted to doing them, even when everyone had a good guess who it was.

1. Toilet Papering the Yard

Anna Shvets on Pexels

Rolling someone’s yard with toilet paper was a prank that looked harmless but made a big mess. It was usually done late at night, with giggles echoing down the street. Cleaning it up was the real punishment for the victim. Everyone knew who might have done it, but no one ever spoke up.

2. Egging the Front Door

Doggo19292 on Wikimedia Commons

Tossing eggs at a front door or mailbox was a messy way to send a message. The prank left a sticky reminder that someone had been there. Neighbors usually whispered about who could have done it, but no one dared to say a name. The mystery made it even funnier for those in the know.

3. Toothpaste Oreos

Ron Lach on Pexels

Replacing Oreo cream with toothpaste was a classic way to prank a friend. The victim’s first bite always gave it away, usually followed by shock and laughter. It was harmless, but it took guts to pull off. Everyone laughed, but no one admitted to being the chef behind it.

4. Whoopee Cushion Surprise

Sandra Fauconnier on Wikimedia Commons

The whoopee cushion never failed to make a room burst into laughter. It turned serious moments into pure comedy in seconds. The sound was always the same, but the reaction made it priceless. Even when caught, the prankster always acted innocent.

5. Taping the Doorway

Stretching clear tape across a doorway was one of the simplest tricks ever. Victims would walk right into it without a clue. It usually led to laughter from anyone watching nearby. The best part was pretending to be just as surprised as everyone else.

6. Chalkboard Tricks

Viktoria Goda on Pexels

School pranks were never complete without some chalkboard mischief. Students wrote silly messages or swapped chalk for soap, leaving the teacher confused. The class could barely keep a straight face during lessons. No one ever took credit, but everyone knew it was a team effort.

7. Taping the Mouse Sensor

Vojtech Okenka on Pexels

Covering the bottom of a computer mouse with tape was subtle but effective. It left the victim clicking in frustration, wondering what was wrong. The prank was harmless and easy to set up, which made it popular in offices and schools. The guilty one always watched quietly from a distance.

8. Frozen Belongings

cottonbro studio on Pexels

Freezing someone’s keys or pens in ice was a clever prank that took patience. The victim usually stood there staring, unsure whether to laugh or be annoyed. It was funny because it was so unexpected. Everyone laughed together, but no one revealed who did it.

9. Rearranged Keyboard Keys

Lum3n on Pexels

Swapping the letters on someone’s keyboard made typing a total disaster. It was the perfect prank for anyone who loved attention to detail. The moment the victim started typing, confusion turned into laughter. The prankster stayed quiet, pretending to be just as puzzled.

10. Desk Covered in Cups

Ron Lach on Pexels

Filling a desk with dozens of cups of water took teamwork and patience. It was a harmless prank that looked ridiculous once complete. The victim’s reaction was always worth it, especially when they had to move every single cup. Everyone had their guesses about who did it, but no one confessed.

11. Taping the Phone Receiver

Junior Teixeira on Pexels

Putting clear tape over a phone receiver made it impossible to hear anything. The victim would keep saying “Hello?” louder each time, confused and frustrated. Everyone nearby would struggle to hide their laughter. The prank was old but still managed to catch people off guard.

12. Shaken Ketchup Bottle

Alena Shekhovtcova on Pexels

Giving a ketchup bottle a good shake before handing it over guaranteed a splashy surprise. It always happened at the worst possible time, like during lunch with friends. The reaction was priceless — half laughter, half disbelief. The prankster would just smile and pretend it was an accident.