If you are bored and want to prank a stranger, a friend or the owner of a business on the phone, you have found the right article! However, be aware that if you overdo it, you can get in trouble and infuriate the person on the other end of the phone. Remember that you should know the person's name for a successful joke, so don't make up the numbers.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Preparing a Phone Prank
Step 1. Make an anonymous phone call
Enter * 67 # before the phone number if you are calling from a landline or # 31 # if you are calling from a mobile. In North America, however, you must enter * 67 before the number. This trick does not apply to all calls: for example, if you call the police or certain other numbers, you will not be able to block your number. On the internet you will find the code that works in each country if you want to make a phone joke but you are abroad.
Step 2. Develop the character you will represent:
it will have to have a name, an accent and an excuse to call. Are you a telephone salesman? An ex-girlfriend? An elderly and grouchy neighbor?
Step 3. Test what you say before making the call
Take notes to remember lines. You can also organize this activity in a group; to prepare, call each other and practice.
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While it is not important to rehearse word for word, you will need to be aware of the character you are playing in order to improvise and respond appropriately to your interlocutor. If you just think about sticking to the script, you won't be able to improvise.
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Step 4. Mask your voice if you are calling someone you know:
he won't recognize you immediately, and your joke will be successful.
- If you want your voice to sound more nasal, plug your nose and practice speaking this way.
- If you want your voice to sound more hoarse, shout with your head resting on a pillow before the call.
- If you really want to change the voice, buy a device to distort it.
Step 5. Remember not to laugh or get out of the party
Is critical. Laughing is the same as saying “Hi, this is a phone joke, so close”. Be calm while you call so the other person won't put the phone down. If you want to continue with the call but can't resist the urge to laugh, push your head towards a pillow and then get serious again.
Step 6. Avoid legal headaches
If you want to avoid getting into trouble, don't call people who might report you, but only prank your friends. However, you better know how not to break the law:
- Harassment. Making a single phone prank can be annoying, but repeatedly calling someone during a prank, every day for an extended period of time or in the middle of the night can be considered harassment. The same goes for threats.
- Turbulent conduct. This category is broad and encompasses potentially offensive behaviors: abusive language, making a person really angry and so on.
- I hate the victim. This category includes discrimination based on religion, race, national origin or sexual orientation. Calling a stranger and teasing his accent falls under this section.
- Telephone wiretapping. You may find it funny to record a phone call if your interlocutor says something hilarious, but doing it without their consent is considered a crime in many countries.
- Do not call the police, the fire brigade, or any other organization committed to saving others. They will be able to trace your phone call and you will get in trouble.
- If your interlocutor felt threatened or hurt by your phone call, they can call the police to trace your number. Avoid having legal headaches for a joke.
Step 7. Enter the number on the phone
Breathe deeply and let the joke begin!
Method 2 of 4: Make a Prank on a Person You Know
Step 1. Call your schoolmate's parents pretending to be the principal if you want to take revenge on them
Make sure his father or mother answers:
- Mrs. Bianchi: Hello?
- You: Good morning, I'm Mr. Verdi, principal of your son's school. Can I speak to Mrs. Bianchi?
- Mrs. Bianchi: It's me. How can I help you?
- You: Unfortunately I wanted to let you know that your son, Giovanni, is in trouble. He got into a fight with two guys and I'm waiting for him in my office. I would like you to come here as soon as possible so we can discuss the matter.
- Mrs. Bianchi: Oh my God! I'll be there in 10 minutes.
Step 2. Call a friend to give them a fake update on a marijuana delivery
This person will need to be afraid of their parents and always be afraid of being punished, even if they arrive home two minutes after the curfew:
- Corrado: Hello?
- You: Hey, is Corrado at home?
- Corrado: It's me.
- You: Perfect. I just wanted to confirm that your marijuana order will arrive tomorrow. Someone will come by at 6 to drop him off.
- Corrado: What? I didn't order anything. You called the wrong person.
- You: You're Corrado Bianchi, aren't you? Do you attend the Leonardo da Vinci Scientific High School?
- Corrado: Yes, but cancel the order. My parents will kill me.
- You: Tomorrow at 6 o'clock a person will pass by driving a yellow off-road vehicle. Hello.
Step 3. Call the parents of someone you know pretending to be their boyfriend:
- Mr. Rossi: Hello?
- You: Um, hello. Could I speak to Mr. Rossi?
- Mr. Rossi: Yes, it's me. How can I help you?
- You: Um, it's a delicate matter, but two nights ago I left my wallet in your daughter Maria's room.
- Mr. Rossi: What have you done?
- You: Um, I was kissing your daughter on the bed, um, I mean, we were watching a movie and I left my wallet in her room. I've been trying to call her for two days straight, but she's ignoring me, which is why I'm talking to her. I'm sorry, sir, but I really need to get it back.
- Mr. Rossi: How did you get into the house?
- You: Oh, as everyone does, I walked in through the window.
- Mr. Rossi: What did you do ???
- You: I came in through the window. Anyway, can you please search my wallet?
- Mr. Rossi: And where could I find him?
- You: Well, um, it should be under the bed, next to my boxers. By the way, could you also recover my underwear?
Step 4. Pretend you are in love with someone
Let's pretend that you and a friend of yours went out and about last night and he got so drunk that he removed everything. This is the perfect opportunity to make him believe he spent the night with your character and fell madly in love with you. If you are a boy, you can imitate a girl's voice; if you are a girl, you can pretend to be a boy; otherwise, you can always make your friend question his sexual orientation.
- Jacopo: Ready?
- You: Your voice is even sexier on the phone.
- Jacopo: How?
- You: I said your voice is even sexier on the phone. I had so much fun with you last night.
- Jacopo: Who am I talking to?
- You: Don't fool me.
- Jacopo: Is this a joke?
- You: I'm Stefania, we met at the Sole bar. We spent the whole evening in the back and you told me I'm the perfect girl for you, don't you remember?
- Jacopo: Ah, yes …
- You: Don't feel embarrassed. I love open men like you. Anyway, you were really sweet to offer to drive me to the wedding today. You know it's terrible when the person you're dating hits you at the last minute, especially when you have to go to your sister's wedding… Ah, my parents will immediately feel better when they see you.
- Jacopo: A wedding?
- You are adorable. Look, I'll pick you up in about an hour. I can not wait to meet you.
Method 3 of 4: Phone Jokes to Strangers
Step 1. Pretend you have been called by the person you are going to call
A great phone prank is to repeatedly call someone by pretending that they called you first. Don't overdo it, or you could be sued for harassment:
- You: Hello? Ready?
- Other Person: Hello?
- You: Who is it?
- Other Person: Um, who am I talking to? She's the one who called me.
- You: No, she called me. Who am I talking to and what can I do for you?
- Other person: There must be a mistake (hangs up).
- You: Hello? What he wants?
- Other Person: Look, she called me again.
- You: What is he saying? She called me two minutes ago. This is getting a little ridiculous.
Step 2. Pretend this person left a note on your car, apologizing for hitting yours
It's a great way to totally confuse a stranger:
- Other Person: Hello?
- You: Hi, I'm the owner of the red Mazda vehicle that struck yesterday.
- Other person: I don't understand.
- You: He left a note on my car. He hit her yesterday in the parking lot of the Le Margherite shopping center. Thanks for leaving a note. There are many idiots who leave immediately.
- Other person: No, sorry, I didn't go to Le Margherite shopping center yesterday. There must be some mistake.
- You: But on the note I found this number. Look, my car is completely wrecked. I took it to the mechanic this morning and he told me that you have to pay at least 5,000 euros to repair it. And I can't drive for three days.
- Other Person: I'm sorry, but it wasn't me.
- You: Ah, so you changed your mind, dear good citizen?
- Other Person: Look, I have to go now.
- You: Don't worry, we'll talk later. Luckily he also left his address!
Step 3. Act as if you and the stranger are criminal partners
Pretend to be in league with him:
- Other Person: Hello?
- You: They're following us. They know what we did, Gino.
- Other Person: What?
- You: I said they know everything. Look, we need to get out of here right now.
- Other Person: I don't know what you are talking about.
- You: Don't be gnorri! It was your idea!
- Other person: I don't know any Gino.
- You: I'll be there in 15 minutes. Pack your bags.
Step 4. When you call, ask your interlocutor to speak to people with evocative names
This type of phone prank was made famous by Bart Simpson and is effective yet simple. All you have to do is call and ask if a person with a name that is offensive once repeated is in the house. Wait for the victim to understand what you said when repeating the name.
- Al Colizzato
- I do P. P.
- Mutan Dina
- Miss K. Lorina
- Score Gina
- Mille Von Hakaccola
Method 4 of 4: Phone Jokes to a Local Business
Step 1. Ask a restaurant in your city for a recipe:
- Restaurant Employee: Hello?
- You: Hi, I would like the chicken enchiladas recipe please.
- Restaurant Employee: Excuse me?
- You: I said I'd like your chicken enchiladas recipe, please. I want to cook them tonight.
- Restaurant Employee: I'm sorry, sir, but we can't give this information.
- You give! I am really hungry.
- Restaurant Employee: If you want our chicken enchiladas, you will have to order them.
- You: We don't even talk about it! They are too expensive!
Step 2. Call a pizza place to order Chinese food
You react disoriented when they tell you that this is not possible:
- Restaurant Employee: Hello?
- You: Hi, I'd like to order Cantonese risotto and spring rolls.
- Restaurant Employee: I'm sorry, he must have got the wrong number. This is a pizzeria.
- You: I know who you are, but I really want a nice Cantonese risotto and spring rolls. By any chance, do you also make chicken with almonds?
- Restaurant Employee: We don't have these items on the menu.
- You: What does it mean? Are you a racist by any chance? It's incredible!
Step 3. Order a large pizza and have it delivered to a person you hate:
she will be confused when they knock on her door and will have to pay for it.
Advice
- Do this in a quiet room. If you have arranged the joke with your friends, make sure they stay calm. If you hear strange noises, your interlocutor will understand that it is a joke.
- You will have less chance of getting caught if you use a pay phone.
- Never give your real name.
- Don't stop talking unless they interrupt you.
- On Softonic, look for a program to combine clips from movies and TV shows, place them in the right context and use them as background for your phone jokes (take as an example what the protagonist of "Mom, I missed the plane" did).
- If you can't help but laugh, don't give in and stay serious.
- If you can't think of what you're going to say, ask some weird questions, like "Does he have a llama?" or "Do you believe in Santa Claus?".
- Make the call seem normal at first to win the victim's trust, and then start acting stupid. Example: “Casa Cavallo? No? I must have phoned the wrong stall”.
- Never call the victim if you know they can unmask you right away.
- In England, dialing 141 before the number is for making an anonymous call, but this trick doesn't work with certain phones or numbers.
- Download a Text-to-Speech program to mask your voice during the call.
- If a popular radio station in your area makes this kind of phone call, don't copy it - the victim will quickly understand that this is a joke.
- A famous phone joke involves pretending to be the victim's ex boyfriend or girlfriend. When she reacts confusedly and says she doesn't know you, she bursts into tears.
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Here are some codes to block your phone number and make anonymous calls. If you are unsure of its validity, test it on your friend's phone.
- Argentina: * 31 # (landline) or * 31 * and # 31 # (most mobile phone companies).
- Australia: 1831 (landline) or # 31 # (mobile).
- Denmark, Iceland and Switzerland: * 31 *.
- Germany: * 31 # (most landline and mobile phones, although some mobile phone service providers use # 31 #).
- Hong Kong: 133.
- Israel: * 43.
- Italy: * 67 # (landline) or # 31 # (most cell phones).
- New Zealand: 0197 (Telecom and Vodafone).
- South Africa: * 31 * (Telkom).
- Sweden: # 31 #.
- You can also play a phone prank using the computer. Try whospy.net or dialpeople.com to use different voices. Just remember not to overdo it and not to threaten.
Warnings
- NEVER, under any circumstances, make a telephone joke to the police, the carabinieri, the fire brigade or any other organization aimed at public safety. You can cause delays and more serious problems. Also, you can be tracked.
- Don't overdo it: not everyone reacts in the same way. What you find funny can hurt or worry someone else, so watch what you say!
- You are never completely anonymous. Many places can identify the caller. If the police intervene, there is no call blocking code to hold.
- In many countries, recording phone calls without the consent of the other party or placing an order is illegal.
- Being cruel to a friend while pretending to be someone else can cost you the loss of a friendship. Watch out.
- Threats and obscene language during a call and phone pranks can be borderline legal in many countries.
- Don't make phone pranks on people who work in call centers. Many companies penalize employees who do not sell a certain percentage through their calls.
