In the digital bakery of viral content, pranks are the jelly doughnuts of the bunch – a sweet surprise on the outside, with an unexpected (and sometimes messy) twist inside. Let’s dough-ve into a dozen pranks that have risen to the top of the viral charts, making the world laugh, gasp, and occasionally, cringe.
1. The Shampoo Prank
In this hilarious viral prank, unsuspecting beach shower users were continuously lathered with shampoo, leading to endless rinsing and confusion. This prank definitely had viewers bubbling over with laughter.
2. The Drive-Thru Invisible Driver Prank
YouTuber Rahat Hussein used a cleverly designed costume to create the illusion of a driverless car at various fast-food drive-thrus. The reactions were priceless, and the video gained millions of views, proving that sometimes, less is more.
3. The Porta Potty Scare Prank
Jack Vale had a field day frightening passersby with a simple yet effective prank – a porta potty that suddenly came alive. Safe to say, a few folks nearly jumped out of their skins!
4. The Spider Dog Prank
Prankster Sylwester Wardega dressed his dog Chica in a terrifying spider costume and set her loose in public places, creating panic among unsuspecting victims and a viral hit that spread like melted butter on warm toast.
5. The Snowman Prank
Just when you thought snowmen were harmless, along comes this viral prank, where a disguised prankster gave passersby a chilly surprise. The reactions were a delightful mix of terror and amusement, a perfect recipe for viral success.
6. The Telekinetic Coffee Shop Surprise
To promote the horror film “Carrie,” an elaborate prank involving a telekinetic woman causing havoc in a coffee shop was staged. It was a serving of horror and humor, whipped together to create a frothy viral sensation.
7. The Epic Note Passing Prank
Stuart Edge used a playful note-passing game to surprise strangers with a light-hearted twist. This simple yet sweet prank certainly proved that sometimes, it’s the dough-ghtful things that count!
8. The Zombie Drive-Thru Prank
Ed Bassmaster decided to take his order to the next level, by dressing up as a zombie. The reactions from the drive-thru workers were as priceless as biting into a croissant and discovering it’s chocolate-filled.
9. The Chicken Store Prank
Radio Host Hamish Blake turned up at a chicken store dressed as a giant chicken. The reaction of the staff, caught between laughter and confusion, was the cherry on top of this delightful prank cake.

10. The Teddy Bear Driver Prank
Another gem from Rahat Hussein involved a life-sized teddy bear coming to life in the driver’s seat of a car. The reactions ranged from amused to downright shocked, making this prank a viral treat.
11. The Elevator Ghost Prank
A Brazilian TV show staged an elaborate prank featuring a ‘ghost girl’ appearing in an elevator, leading to some truly hair-raising reactions and a video that spread faster than a rumor in a small town.
12. The Dinosaur Office Prank
Prankster Yuki devised a roaringly hilarious prank involving a lifelike dinosaur costume, providing a fair share of screams and laughs, all in one deliciously terrifying package.
From hilariously simple to elaborately planned, these pranks serve as proof that sometimes, all you need to rise to the top