April Fools’ Day is a time for laughter, surprise, and a bit of harmless trickery. For centuries, people have been delighting in pulling pranks, and 2025 is no different. Whether you want to make your friends laugh, confuse them, or leave them scratching their heads, a clever April Fools’ joke can be the highlight of the day. This article brings you 47 fresh, fun, and original pranks that will surely make your friends laugh out loud, cringe in disbelief, and maybe even start planning their own revenge for next year!
47 April Fools’ Jokes to Play on Friends in 2025
1. The Auto-Correct Prank
Change the autocorrect settings on their phone so every time they type a common word, it changes to something funny or nonsensical. Watching them get confused while typing will be hilarious.
2. Fake Toilet Paper Roll
Replace the toilet paper with clear tape or a fake roll that won’t tear. It’s simple, yet effective.
3. The Classic Whoopee Cushion
Place a whoopee cushion on their chair before they sit down. It’s timeless and still funny every time.
4. Fake Bug in the Drink
Drop a realistic-looking plastic bug into their drink when they’re not looking. Watching their reaction when they take a sip will be priceless.
5. Water Bottle “Glue” Trick
Fill a water bottle with a small amount of clear glue, and watch their confusion when they try to drink and it doesn’t pour out.
6. Frozen Cereal Surprise
The night before, pour cereal and milk into a bowl and freeze it. When your friend tries to eat it in the morning, they’ll be in for a surprise!
7. The Soap That Won’t Lather
Cover a bar of soap with clear nail polish. When your friend tries to wash their hands, the soap won’t lather, leaving them puzzled.
8. Balloon Avalanche
Tape a garbage bag full of balloons to the top of a doorframe. When your friend opens the door, they’ll get showered in balloons.
9. Upside-Down Cup
Place a plastic cup full of water upside down on their desk or table, and carefully slide a piece of paper under it. When they try to pick it up, they’ll spill everything!
10. Swap Their Keyboard Keys
If your friend uses a desktop or laptop with removable keys, swap some of them around. The confusion when they try to type will be hilarious.
11. Fake Computer Crash
Take a screenshot of your friend’s desktop, then set it as their wallpaper. When they try to click on icons, nothing will happen, leaving them thinking their computer has crashed.
12. Oreo Toothpaste Filling
Replace the filling of an Oreo cookie with white toothpaste. Offer it to your friend and wait for their confused reaction when they take a bite.
13. Fake Phone Call
Use an app to schedule a fake phone call to your friend, perhaps from a “celebrity” or a fictional character. Watch them try to talk to an imaginary person.
14. Keyboard Confusion
Change the language settings on your friend’s phone or computer keyboard. When they type, it’ll be all jumbled up!
15. Fake Ice Cubes
Freeze small plastic bugs or other funny items in ice cubes and add them to your friend’s drink.
16. The Mismatched Shoes Trick
Switch the shoes in your friend’s closet, so they end up wearing mismatched pairs without realizing it until much later.
17. Rearrange Their Closet
Move around your friend’s closet, so their clothes are all out of order. They’ll spend hours trying to find what they want to wear.
18. Bubble Wrap Under the Rug
Place bubble wrap under the rug in a hallway or bedroom. When your friend walks over it, they’ll get a surprising burst of noise.
19. Sticky Note Attack
Cover their entire car or workspace with sticky notes. It’s colorful, time-consuming, and the surprise factor is guaranteed.
20. Fake Bug on Their Chair
Place a realistic fake insect under the seat of their chair. When they sit down, they’ll get a jolt of surprise.
21. Fake Spider in the Bathroom
Place a realistic fake spider in the bathroom to startle your friend when they go to wash their hands or use the toilet.
22. Change Their Alarm Clock Time
Set their alarm clock to go off at a random time during the night or early morning when they least expect it.
23. Invisible Ink Pen
Write a note to your friend using invisible ink. When they try to read it, nothing will appear unless they use a UV light.
24. Car Rearview Mirror Surprise
Place a pair of funny googly eyes on the rearview mirror of their car. It’ll add a bit of surprise every time they get in.
25. Plastic Wrap on the Door
Stretch plastic wrap across a doorway at head level. Your friend will walk right into it and be left bewildered.
26. Fake “Broken” TV Remote
Place a small piece of tape over the sensor of their TV remote. Watch as they try to figure out why it’s not working.
27. The Fake Coffee Spill
Place a realistic fake coffee spill on their important papers or desk. When they see it, they’ll panic for a second before realizing it’s fake.
28. Post-it Note Phone
Cover their phone with dozens of Post-it notes. It will be time-consuming to peel off and funny to look at.
29. Airhorn Under the Chair
Attach an airhorn under their chair so it goes off when they sit down. The sound will get them every time.
30. Fake Laptop Crack
Place a small, realistic crack sticker on their laptop screen. They’ll freak out before realizing it’s just a prank.
31. Fake Cake with Sponge
Make a cake that looks delicious, but when they go to cut it, they’ll discover it’s actually a sponge.
32. Frozen Phone Trick
Take a screenshot of their phone’s home screen and set it as their wallpaper. They’ll wonder why none of the apps work.
33. Shampoo That Won’t Come Out
Fill a shampoo bottle with clear gel and watch your friend struggle to get the shampoo out.
34. Food Coloring in the Toothpaste
Add a few drops of food coloring into your friend’s toothpaste. When they brush their teeth, they’ll be in for a colorful surprise.
35. Glued Coin to the Ground
Glue a coin to the sidewalk or floor in front of them. They’ll try to pick it up but won’t be able to.
36. Fake Virus Warning
Create a fake virus warning on your friend’s computer. It’ll cause a moment of panic before they realize it’s just a joke.
37. The Water Cup Switch
Switch the cups of water at a party or gathering so that your friend’s water looks just like theirs, but it’s full of a weird color or floating items.
38. Fake Toothpaste Tube
Replace the toothpaste inside the tube with mayonnaise or any other white substance. When your friend goes to brush their teeth, they’ll get a surprise!
39. Fake Lottery Win
Create a fake lottery ticket that looks like a winner and give it to your friend. Watch their excitement turn to confusion when they realize it’s a prank.
40. Lipstick on the Toothbrush
Put some lipstick or lip gloss on their toothbrush bristles. When they brush their teeth, their mouth will turn a strange color.
41. Fake Message from “Future You”
Use a messaging app to send a text as if it’s from the future. Claim that they should be prepared for something bizarre, and watch them worry!
42. Fake Phone Screen Shatter
Use a broken screen wallpaper or app to simulate a shattered phone screen. Your friend will freak out before realizing it’s just a picture.
43. Fake Salad Dressing
Serve a salad with a bottle of chocolate syrup disguised as salad dressing. Their confused reaction will be priceless.
44. Fake Computer Update
Create a fake software update message that tricks your friend into thinking their computer is updating. It’ll appear to go on forever!
45. Switch the TV Remote Batteries
Replace the batteries in the remote with old ones. Your friend will be left confused when the remote doesn’t work.
46. Temporary Tooth Loss
Place a small amount of Vaseline or jelly on their toothbrush so when they try to brush, it slides off without working.
47. Fake Spider in the Shoes
Place a realistic-looking plastic spider inside their shoes. When they go to put them on, they’ll jump in surprise!
Conclusion
April Fools’ Day is all about laughter, and the jokes shared among friends create memorable moments and bring people closer together. With these 47 pranks, you’re sure to have a fun and mischievous day. Remember to keep it light-hearted and harmless—pranks are meant to create joy, not discomfort. Whether you decide to play on technology, food, or just a simple classic joke, these ideas will ensure you have a great time fooling your friends this year. Enjoy the chaos, and happy April Fools’ Day!
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