- published: 05 Mar 2016
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A practical joke (also known as a prank, gag, jape or shenanigan) is a mischievous trick or joke played on someone, typically causing the victim to experience embarrassment, indignity, or discomfort. Practical jokes differ from confidence tricks or hoaxes in that the victim finds out, or is let in on the joke, rather than being fooled into handing over money or other valuables. Practical jokes or pranks are typically lighthearted, reversible or non-permanent, and aim to make the victim feel foolish or victimized to a certain degree; however practical jokes may also involve cruelty.
The term "practical" refers to the fact that the joke consists of someone doing something physical, instead of a verbal or written joke. For example, the joker who is setting up and performing the practical joke might hang a bucket of water above a doorway and rig the bucket using pulleys so when the door opens the bucket dumps the water. The joker would then wait for the victim to walk through the doorway and be drenched by the bucket of water. Objects can also be used in practical jokes, like fake vomit, chewing gum bugs, exploding cigars, stink bombs, costumes and whoopee cushions.
Actors: Gerhard Bienert (actor), Hilde Hildebrand (actress), Camilla Spira (actress), Harry Piel (producer), Harry Piel (writer), Hans Rameau (writer), Fritz Wenneis (composer), Harry Piel (director), Georg John (actor), Harry Piel (actor), Anton Pointner (actor), Hermann Vallentin (actor), Elga Brink (actress), Hermann Blaß (actor), Max Brenner (editor),
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