April Fools’ Day is the perfect opportunity to have some lighthearted fun with your teenage son. Whether he’s the type to laugh at a clever prank or roll his eyes at a good-natured joke, these tricks will surely make the day memorable. As teenagers are often sharp and hard to fool, we’ve compiled a list of 47 unique, well-crafted pranks that will keep him on his toes. From harmless tech pranks to everyday surprises, these jokes will ensure you have an entertaining April 1st. Read on and get ready to prank like a pro!
47 Hilarious April Fools’ Jokes for Your Teenage Son in 2025
1. Invisible Phone Screen
Set his phone’s wallpaper to an image of a cracked screen and watch his reaction.
2. Auto-Correct Mayhem
Change his phone’s auto-correct settings so that common words like “yes” turn into “no” and vice versa.
3. Time Travel Alarm
Set all the clocks in the house an hour forward or backward before he wakes up.
4. Remote-Controlled TV Glitch
Use a universal remote to secretly change the channel every time he tries to watch TV.
5. Frozen Cereal Surprise
Pour his favorite cereal and milk into a bowl and freeze it overnight.
6. The Endless Loading Screen
Take a screenshot of a loading screen and make it the full-screen image on his laptop.
7. Glue Stick Deodorant
Replace his deodorant with a glue stick (make sure it’s non-toxic) and watch his confusion.
8. Backward Hoodie Day
Convince him that a new fashion trend is wearing hoodies backward and get his friends involved.
9. Fake Wi-Fi Outage
Rename the home Wi-Fi to “Wi-Fi Not Available” and act clueless when he complains.
10. Phantom Notification Sounds
Play notification sounds from your phone while he’s using his, making him think he has endless messages.
11. Sticky Mouse
Place a small piece of tape over the sensor of his computer mouse.
12. Bluetooth Speaker Prank
Secretly connect to a Bluetooth speaker in his room and play random noises.
13. Keyboard Mix-Up
Rearrange the keys on his keyboard and watch as he struggles to type.
14. Confusing Shoe Swap
Stuff tissues into the toes of his shoes so they feel too small.
15. Wrong Contacts
Change the names of people in his phone contacts and watch the mix-ups unfold.
16. The Talking Mirror
Record a message on a motion-activated device and place it behind the bathroom mirror.
17. Color-Changing Milk
Add food coloring to his milk so it pours out an unexpected color.
18. Fake Update Screen
Set his computer screen to a fake update screen image when he steps away.
19. Sneaky Soap
Cover a bar of soap with clear nail polish so it won’t lather.
20. The Vanishing Toilet Paper
Replace toilet paper with an empty roll and hide the extra stash.
21. Inverted Display
Use settings to flip his screen display upside down.
22. The Remote Won’t Work
Cover the remote sensor with a small piece of tape.
23. Popcorn Explosion
Leave a few unpopped kernels in the microwave so they startle him when reheating food.
24. Sticky Door Handle
Put a little petroleum jelly on the doorknob to make it slippery.
25. Fake Update Alert
Pop up a message on his phone saying, “Device will self-destruct in 10 seconds.”
26. Backward Clothes Day
Switch all his clothes in the closet so they are inside-out or backward.
27. The Broken Charger
Tape over the charging port on his phone so it won’t charge properly.
28. The Unplugged Game Controller
Unplug his game controller just before a big match.
29. Weird Tasting Water
Add a little salt to his water bottle and watch his reaction.
30. The Ghost Typist
Use a Bluetooth keyboard to type random messages on his screen.
31. Upside-Down Book Pages
Flip the pages of his favorite book upside down.
32. The Mystery Texts
Send anonymous text messages that hint at something spooky.
33. Shoes That Squeak
Put a small piece of plastic wrap in his shoe for a squeaky walk.
34. The Hidden Speaker
Hide a small speaker in his room and play eerie sounds.
35. Slow Wi-Fi Setting
Adjust the router settings to limit his connection speed.
36. The Invisible Mouse Cursor
Change his computer settings so his mouse cursor disappears.
37. The Magic Water Cup
Place a note under his water cup saying, “You just drank pickle juice.”
38. The Delayed Echo
Record what he says and play it back a few seconds later.
39. The Stuck Zipper
Apply a tiny bit of glue to his jacket zipper and watch his struggle.
40. The Never-Ending Ads
Block his favorite streaming service with a fake “premium account needed” message.
41. The Hacked Playlist
Replace his favorite playlist with embarrassing songs.
42. The Sticky Spoon
Dip the handle of his spoon in honey so it’s sticky.
43. The Fake Update Pop-Up
Create a pop-up message that says, “Your device will reset in 3…2…1…”
44. The Upside-Down Mouse
Flip his mouse settings so moving left makes it go right.
45. The Doorway Trap
Stretch plastic wrap across his bedroom door at head height.
46. The Noisy Chair
Attach a whoopee cushion under his gaming chair.
47. The Sticky Keyboard
Put a tiny bit of syrup on his most-used keyboard keys.
Conclusion
April Fools’ Day is all about laughter, and these pranks will make your teenage son’s day unforgettable. Just remember to keep it all in good fun, be ready for payback, and ensure that your pranks are safe and harmless. Whether he groans, laughs, or plots his revenge, one thing is certain—you’ll have successfully made April 1st one to remember!
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