This section possibly contains original research. Some countries in Western culture traditionally emphasize the carrying out of practical jokes on April Fools' Day and Mischief Night. However, practical jokes performed with cruelty can constitute bullying, whose intent is to harass or exclude rather than reinforce social bonds through ritual humbling. Thus most practical jokes are affectionate gestures of humour and designed to encourage laughter. Practical jokes are generally lighthearted and without lasting effect they aim to make the victim feel humbled or foolish, but not victimized or humiliated.
Practical jokes differ from confidence tricks or hoaxes in that the victim finds out, or is let in on the joke, rather than being talked into handing over money or other valuables.
Other terms for practical jokes include gag, rib, jape, or shenanigan. A person who performs a practical joke is called a "practical joker" or "prankster". Practical joke involving completely blocking someone's doorway with phone booksĪ practical joke, or prank, is a mischievous trick played on someone, generally causing the victim to experience embarrassment, perplexity, confusion, or discomfort.
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