Practical joke device

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An overinflated whoopee cushion

A practical joke device is a toy intended to confuse, frighten, or amuse individuals as a prank. Often, these toys are harmless facsimiles of otherwise potentially disgusting or terrifying objects, such as vomit or spilled nail polish. In other instances, they are created as seemingly harmless items designed to humorously malfunction in such a way as to confuse or harm the target of a prank. The devices are frequently sold in magic or specialty shops, purchased over the Internet, or crafted for oneself. The most notable joke device[ dubious discuss ]is the whoopee cushion [ citation needed ].

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Although commonly employed at events and gatherings, practical joke devices are sometimes seen in everyday life, for example as a mechanism of play by children, or among adult co-workers in a work environment. In addition to commercially manufactured practical joke devices, everyday objects have been converted into joke devices by purveyors of pranks.

Types of practical joke devices

Body parts

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Fake leg

Artificial body parts can be, for example, attached on or under autos (to pretend as if someone's lost a limb after they're run over).

Clothing

Embarrassment

Everyday objects

Excrement

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Fake excrement

Fake animals

Horror devices

Liquids

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Nail polish

Smoking articles

Toiletries

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Breast-shaped shower gel/shampoo dispenser

Documents and currency

Others

See also

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