Funny Office Pranks to Pull on Your Coworkers 1. Pants in the Stall Usually, when you see feet underneath the stall, you just have to wait your turn. Settings > General > Keyboard > Add new shortcut will make this prank a reality against your most detail-oriented colleague. Change the terms of breakfast ever so slightly, and the kitchen becomes the most confusing room in the office. Help your coworker who loves taking his/her work home, take their home to work instead. You've Been 'Felined' This could actually make your cat-loving coworker's day. No Stalling For the man who never has enough time. Or, for the coworker who takes way too many bathroom breaks during the day. For the coworkers who don't yet know the permanence of getting glitter on yourself, this prank is sure to set them straight. For those days where you simply can't come into work, but don't have the heart to call out again, the doll who looks just like you is the perfect substitute.
If you’ve watched the TV show “The Office” as religiously as I have, the classic “stapler in Jell-O” trick surely sounds familiar. It’s pretty much what the name describes: Simply make a batch of Jell-O, but make sure your colleague’s stapler is hidden inside the mold.
It’s a classic prank. But what other, less conventional pranks are out there to add some kicks to an otherwise average day at the office?
We asked our friends and combed the internet for more examples of some of the funniest office pranks, and pulled together this list to serve as inspiration for your own work pranks.
Every company has a story about that funny office prank of yore. Whether you’re doing some early April Fool’s Day research, or just feeling a little tricksy, it’s time to get a prank of your own in the books. Here are some ideas.
Funny Office Pranks to Pull on Your Coworkers
1. Caramel Onions
When Halloween is around the corner, these caramel onions are no match for other tricks (or treats). Dip each onion in caramel — maybe some red food coloring first, if you need to further disguise them — and stick popsicle sticks down the center. Your colleagues won’t know the difference, but they will wonder why these caramel apples are making them cry so much …
2. Nicolas Cage Toilet Seat
Speaking of Halloween, here’s what nightmares are truly made of. Nicolas Cage is easy to come by in the meme community these days. Print a picture of him at his most, well, enthusiastic — and allow him to greet everyone who takes a bathroom break.
3. Fish Drawer
There’s something fishy about this office prank … Just be sure to include fish food; experts suggest you should feed this prank twice a day.
4. Pants in the Stall
Usually, when you see feet underneath the stall, you just have to wait your turn. In this case, you might be waiting forever. Set this guy up in your office bathroom and see how long it takes for people to start talking. We just hope nobody called the paramedics on this poor, empty suit.
5. Febreze for Days
Tighten the zip-tie, throw it, and run for your life. Or, leave it in your coworker’s office when they’re on break. They’re sure to return to a potent workspace.
6. Vehicular Sticky Notes
This is the perfect use for those sticky notes that keep piling up — especially if they’re all for someone who just won’t finish his or her tasks. The prank below is a wonderful way to remind them before they take off for the day.
7. Misspelling Macro
Never ask your work buddy to unlock your iPhone for you, or they’ll make you look like the worst speller of all time when you go to type a text or email. Settings > General > Keyboard > Add new shortcut will make this prank a reality against your most detail-oriented colleague.
8. Foghorn Entrance
Haven’t you ever wanted to get a room’s attention the second you walk through the door? Well, the prank below will even get the person entering to stand up straight. This is certainly one way to make sure everyone’s alert before a meeting.
9. Ballooned Conference
Hey, at least it’s not glitter? This prank works two ways: You can either surprise the next team who reserves this room, or have a day-long meeting in here without anyone knowing your business. You will of course have…
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