35+ Hilarious Text Pranks to Try on Your Friends
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It’s fun and safe to joke around with your friends over text by pulling jokes on them. Here is a list of 35+ funny text pranks you can try on your friends to surprise, amuse, or completely baffle them. Make sure to be nice and know your audience, because not everyone likes pranks
“The Endless Typing Prank”
Send a GIF of a text bubble, which is the “…” that shows up when someone is typing. Your friend will wait and wait for a reply that never comes.
“Autocorrect Sabotage”
If you can get into your friend’s phone, change how it corrects some words they use a lot. Say “no” instead of “yes” or “hello” instead of “banana.” Watch the chaos happen!
“I Saw You”
“I saw you earlier, but you didn’t see me,” text your friend.
When they ask where you are, just say, “You know where.”
“The Song Lyrics Prank”
Text your friend a song’s words one line at a time. Watch them to see if they figure out what you’re doing
Playing with the Wrong Number
Act like you are someone else texting the wrong number. Say something crazy like, “Hey, this is Carl.” “Your llama got away again.”
Guess What Will Happen
“At 3:15, you’ll see a man in a yellow shirt drop his coffee,” you text your friend about something strange that “happens” later that day.
Too many emojis
Send a growing number of silly emojis in response to every text they send. Just images, no words here.
“Invisible Ink (Only for iPhone)”
Use iMessage’s “invisible ink” tool to send a message that they will have to swipe to see. What’s the catch? It could be “This message will self-destruct.”
“Why did you say that?”
Text: “Why did you say that about me?” out of the blue. For those who ask what you’re talking about, just say “Never mind.”
“Gibberish Answer”
Answer everything they say with nonsense, like “flarble snorp.” Do the same thing over and over again and act like nothing is wrong.
“Fake Quiz”
What does a ton of feathers or a ton of bricks weigh more? Text your friend a “quiz question” like that. No matter what they say, tell them they were wrong and move on to the next “question.”
Conversation Backwards
As if they had not yet sent you a text, answer it as if it were one. It’ll make them scratch their heads.
Movie spoilers that were not asked for
Before they watch a movie or TV show, text them fake spoilers: “Can you believe the aliens were just a dream?”
Time Loop
As if you were stuck in a time loop, send the same message over and over: “What time is it? What time is it? What time is it?”
Sudden Feelings of Love*
“Remember that time with the alpacas?” is a text message that your friend should send. Say something like, “Wow, I can’t believe you forgot” when they say they don’t remember.
“Wrong Name”
In a text message, call them by the wrong name. If they correct you, tell them they’re wrong.
Mysterious Countdown”
Each time you text, type “10…” and then “9…” Leave it at “1” and don’t go on.
The Response That Was Delayed
Answer their texts very slowly (hours later), but act like you’re answering right away.
Texts that can’t be seen (only on iPhone)
Type a space in Notes, copy it, and then put it into a message several times. It looks like the text you sent was empty.
Weather Report*
Tell them every hour what the weather is like where they are, but give them false information: “At 2 PM, expect hailstorms and a chance of meteors.”
Texting that is too formal
Answer every text message like you’re writing an email to your boss: “Dear [Their Name], “Thank you for your last message.”
“Wrong Context”
When they text you, answer as if you’re having a different chat. When they ask, “What’s up?” you might say, “The casserole is in the oven.”
“This Isn’t Me”
It says, “This isn’t [Your Name].” This phone was found. How do I give it back?”
“Predictive Text Madness”
Use your phone’s predictive text ideas to type a whole message. It’s likely to make no sense, which will confuse your friend.
Definitions from a dictionary
Respond to their texts by telling them what a word they used means in the dictionary. For instance, “hello” is a greeting word.
Opposite Day”
Always answer each message with the opposite of what you mean. Say “No, everything’s terrible!” when they ask if you’re okay, but don’t mean it.
*Fun Facts About Animals
Send texts with random, made-up info about animals: “Did you know kangaroos can’t jump backwards during a full moon?”
Not That Kind of Ghosting
Act like a ghost is calling them on the phone: “I’m the ghost of texts past.”
How to Fake a Screenshot
“Did you mean to say that?” should be written below a screenshot of your current discussion.
Random Naming of Objects
Ask them for help coming up with a name for something completely random: “What should I name my stapler?”
Fake Emergency
It says, “It’s an emergency!” Say something silly after that, like, “I can’t find my left sock.”
Do not use words in riddles
Answer every text message with a puzzle. Says: “I speak without a mouth and hear without ears.”
The Echo
Repeat everything they say, but change a few words.
Write It Out
To make out a long sentence, send each letter separately. Extra points if the sentence doesn’t make sense.The list of 35+ Hilarious text pranks are here!
“Fake GPS”
Act like you’re somewhere you’re not and send a fake position update: “I just got to Mars. It’s pretty cold here.”
Chance Links
Make links to random things, like weird YouTube movies or Wikipedia pages, and say they’re important.
“Silent Treatment
Send letters that are empty or answer everything with “…”
conclusion
Text pranks are a fun way to make someone laugh, but you should think about who you’re pranking. Make sure that your pranks are always safe and don’t go too far. Listen to your friend when they tell you to stop. Enjoy your jokes!
