Perhaps the most classic of sleepover pranks, but inducing sleeping friends to wet the bed certainly has an irresistible appeal. First, your friend just peed on himself (which can't be funny) and secondly it's like you've just cast a spell on him. While the effectiveness of this technique is sometimes questioned and there is always the possibility that the joke will fail, it works quite often, as you can prove yourself.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Prepare the Joke
Step 1. Drink plenty of fluids before going to bed
The joke won't work if the victim goes to sleep with an empty bladder. In order not to arouse suspicion, offer several drinks, water, tea or fruit juices, to all participants in the sleepover, throughout the evening (and not just to the intended victim); also remember to drink too.
- When you need to go to the bathroom, make up an excuse or walk away unnoticed to prevent someone else from thinking about peeing before bed.
- Other snacks that have a high water content, such as yogurt and soups, are perfect for your purpose. Watermelon is particularly rich in water, so you can offer everyone a slice before going to bed; you will get what you want without arousing suspicion.
Step 2. Stay up late
If you have gone to sleep particularly early, it is difficult to tell if your "cot mates" are already asleep or are simply lying with their eyes closed, but still perfectly awake. For this reason, try to keep them up late if possible so they will fall asleep when they are clearly tired (sometimes directly on the sofa, still holding the video game controller).
Step 3. Keep the victim busy
Tired friends who are entertained (such as from a movie or game) rarely remember to go to the bathroom before falling asleep, so they have a lot of fluids in their bodies.
- Try not to overdo it. If you pay too much attention to the amount of fluids a particular friend drinks or prevent them from going to the bathroom too often, you will eventually be found out.
- A good tactic is not to choose the victim in advance and to play all together so that everyone is busy.
Step 4. Make sure the victim is sleeping
The joke only has any chance of working if the intended person is actually sleeping. Notice if you hear him snoring or look at his mouth relaxed and open. Try calling her name in a low voice to make sure there is no reaction.
Part 2 of 2: Dip the Victim's Hand in Warm Water
Step 1. Fill a bowl with hot water
A plastic bowl is more suitable than a cup because it offers more space for the hand; in addition, the plastic does not break if bumped. The last thing you want after a successful joke is to be scolded by your parents (or a friend's) because the victim woke up with a start and broke a nice ceramic bowl.
- Although it is only a hypothesis (the effectiveness of this method is questionable), the joke seems to work thanks to the power of suggestion; the same that makes us pee when we hear the sound of running water.
- The water must be hot, but never boiling; you don't have to burn your friend.
Step 2. Bring hot water into the room quietly
Even if you don't wake the victim, there is always the risk of disturbing someone else, who would become an eyewitness to the joke. Only you can know whether the presence of another person may or may not be a problem; it depends on how much you want your action to remain secret.
Step 3. Remove the objects around the bowl
The victim is very likely to bump and overturn the container, intentionally or unintentionally, so you must clear out anything from the surrounding area that could be damaged by water. Gently move anything you fear it might get drenched (a safety area with a 1.5m radius is fine), paying particular attention to electronic devices.
Step 4. Put the sleeping person's hand in the water
At this stage you have to deal with the position the victim has taken to sleep. The arms could be arranged in many different ways; calmly assess the situation, so as to find the easiest way to put his hand in the bowl.
- If a hand is dangling from the edge of the bed, just slide the container right under it.
- If the victim is on a bunk bed or his arm is resting on the arm of a sofa, you will need to stack some books or use a stool to rest the bowl and reach his hand.
- If your hand isn't dangling from the edge, be careful! Be very gentle and move his arm so that his hand is immersed in the water. Put yourself in a position that allows you to quickly pretend to sleep (or hide) in case he wakes up.
- If your hands are under your friend's head or body, you probably won't be able to move them. Wait a bit or choose another victim.
Step 5. Pretend to sleep
At this point, it's a good idea to go back to your bed and pretend you haven't been a part of what's about to happen. If they ask you any questions, tell them you were in your bed the whole time!
Step 6. Keep the secret
The fun part of this joke is that no one knows for sure if it will work or not. If you don't tell anyone, you'll keep the aura of mystery around this joke, so don't mention it!
By keeping it a secret, you prevent the victim from being ashamed or bullied. Remember that bullying is the polar opposite of the joke spirit and is never acceptable behavior
Advice
- If you suspect someone is playing this trick on you, sleep with your hands under your pillow and remember to always go to the bathroom before bed.
- Don't choose the victim from friends or people you think don't find joke "battles" funny or have a hard time managing embarrassment. Pranks shouldn't be cruel, but somehow funny for everyone (as a victim, it can be a lot of fun thinking about how you can get revenge).
- If you are the subject of a joke, it is rare that you can come out of it with your dignity intact. A brave method is to admit it and act as if getting your bed wet isn't a big deal or even a great thing; just as happened to Billy Madison, the protagonist of the film of the same name.
- Make sure you have an alibi for what you did on prank night.
- Don't play this joke if you're not ready to clean up! If you get caught, you are the only person who has to take care of getting rid of the stains; be very careful!
- If you have decided to organize this prank, make sure your victim has some spare clothes or underwear with him.
- It is not respectful to play this prank on a friend who has incontinence. The shame and embarrassment could make his real problem even more difficult.
