April Fool's Day Office Pranks

It's a shame April 1st falls on a Sunday this year, as April Fool's Day is often best celebrated in the workplace. In honor of the occassion, we've pulled together a few great office pranks that work well throughout the year, so feel free to put them to the test on April 2nd and beyond--in the office or out.


TV-B-Gone

 

 

Simple, inconspicuous, and effective, the TV-B-Gone device contains 209 turn-off codes that will turn off "almost any" TV off and on by remote control. The tiny device looks like any random plastic key chain, so you can sit in the corner--or right in front of the set--and continually turn it off to the frustration of others around you. It also has a little range, and works within a range of 50 feet.

 

 

 

BlueScreen Screen Saver

 

 

The blue screen knows to may as the Blue Screen of Death is the harbinger of a Windows system crash and possibly worse. Woulnd't it be funny if you could toss one up on a friend/foe's computer at will? Well, you can. Offered by Microsoft itself, this BlueScreen Screen Saver is enough to strike at least momentary fear in anyone who sees it. Simply download and install while your victim is away from his desk and let the fun begin.

 

 

 

Annoy-a-Tron

 

 

This small, hide-able device generates a short, annoying beep from 2kHz to 12kHz at intervals ranging from 2 to 8 minutes. Because the sets of beeps are random, the tiny 2.5" x 1.25" x .3" Annoy-a-Tron is impossible to find. Plus, it will run three to four weeks on a single battery, driving your victim crazy day after day.

 

 

 

PhoneMyPhone Automated Online Crank Call Tool

 

 

Half of the fun of crank calling someone is hearing their annoyance on the other end of the line, but pros receive less satisfaction from taking part in the call than in efficiently pestering thier victim without leaving any clues behind. PhoneMyPhone is a basic online tool that allows you to enter the phone number you want to call and then calls the number up to nine times in a row. The call reads "Private" on the receiving end, and the it gives a simple "1...2...3...4...5" voice message to the receiver...over and over again.

 

 

 

Ninja Remote

 

 

A high-tech version of the TV-B-Gone, the Ninja Remote offers remote control of on/off, channel up/down, volume up/down, and mute functions for "almost any" TV. The downside of this device in relation to the TV-B-Gone is that it is much bigger and conspicuous. After playing with the TV for 20 minutes and pissing off everyone else in the room, you're going to be noticed punching buttons on this device.

 

 

 

Phone Trick Automated Online Crank Call Tool

 

 

A more detailed (but far less slick) remote calling application than the PhoneMyPhone mentioned above, this simple Phone Trick page allows you to enter the number you want to call, as well as both the name and number listed on the caller ID display. You can also type in a message, which is then automatically and robotically spoken over the phone in one of 11 voices, which you get to choose from.

 

 

 

Shocking Cell Phone (+ Two More)

 

One of the oldest gags in the office prank book is the shocking writing utensil or office supply. This Shocking Cell Phone brings the trick into the contemporary. Of course, the real trick is going to be trying to talk someone into believing that this 1.5" x 3" plastic toy is a real phone. But if the tried and true classics are more up your alley, shocking pens and staplers might be a better fit.

 

SpoofCard

 

 

SpoofCard is an easy way to freak out someone who fears receiving calls from creditors, an ex-girlfriend, or an angry boss. Calling with the card allows you to manipulate what the person on the receiving end sees in thier caller ID display, giving you both anonymity and a couple of laughs.

 

[Photo Credit: Northern Attack]

By: cory o'malley