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the best prank i ever pulled was . . .
By Carol Rickman, Guest Contributor
Editor's Note: This is one of the most elaborate, well-thought-out, time-consuming pranks I've ever heard of! Loved it!
Years ago, when I lived in Georgia, I pulled one of my best pranks on my best friend. Her name was Gloria and she had a large, lovely, well-decorated home. I decided to surprise her with some beautiful knick-knacks and photos that year for Christmas. Things that would fit right into her style and decor.
I started early and enlisted the aid of her family. I instructed her mother-in-law and children to covertly sneak me things that she was fond of but probably wouldn't miss. As the months went by, many beautiful things were delivered to my home by my co-conspirators. Family photos, bric-a-brac, memorabilia.
What I didn't realize was that she was missing the items and blaming her sweet children, accusing them of breaking them and destroying the evidence. They never winced or gave away their malfeasance.
With each delivery, I carefully wrapped them and tucked them away in a box. As December approached, I finalized my gift by sealing and tastefully gift-wrapping the box of contraband. I could hardly wait to see her face when she opened my gift.
I enlisted more help for that part of the prank. I chose to present her gift at a church women's meeting where she would have a full audience. We did one of those pass-the-gift games and her large box wound up in the hands of a mutual friend. As she opened the gift and began to unwrap each item, all eyes were on her. Gloria watched with rapt attention as each familiar knick-knack was methodically opened. After about three of the items were uncovered, she began to squint her eyes. After five of the personal items showed themselves, she began to squirm. The clincher was when our friend unwrapped Gloria's framed wedding certificate that she finally got the joke.
Everyone got a great laugh—particularly her children and mother-in-law when they were relieved of all the crimes they had been charged with!
I started early and enlisted the aid of her family. I instructed her mother-in-law and children to covertly sneak me things that she was fond of but probably wouldn't miss. As the months went by, many beautiful things were delivered to my home by my co-conspirators. Family photos, bric-a-brac, memorabilia.
What I didn't realize was that she was missing the items and blaming her sweet children, accusing them of breaking them and destroying the evidence. They never winced or gave away their malfeasance.
With each delivery, I carefully wrapped them and tucked them away in a box. As December approached, I finalized my gift by sealing and tastefully gift-wrapping the box of contraband. I could hardly wait to see her face when she opened my gift.
I enlisted more help for that part of the prank. I chose to present her gift at a church women's meeting where she would have a full audience. We did one of those pass-the-gift games and her large box wound up in the hands of a mutual friend. As she opened the gift and began to unwrap each item, all eyes were on her. Gloria watched with rapt attention as each familiar knick-knack was methodically opened. After about three of the items were uncovered, she began to squint her eyes. After five of the personal items showed themselves, she began to squirm. The clincher was when our friend unwrapped Gloria's framed wedding certificate that she finally got the joke.
Everyone got a great laugh—particularly her children and mother-in-law when they were relieved of all the crimes they had been charged with!
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