SUMMARY:

All you need for this prank is a computer. This is also a great prank if you can’t get to your target in person.

HOW TO DO IT:

• We are going to send a fake email celebrating how your target has won a sweepstakes or other surprise award.

• To start, think about something the particularly like. Trips to Disney? Cruises? A particular game show? If you aren’t sure, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

• Create a fake email account. We recommend Gmail. Be sure to make a name associated with the account that mimics a person who might give out a prize: “Disney Sweepstakes” or “Cruise Award Winners.”

• Craft an email describing a fake thing they have won. A trip? Tickets? In some cases, we have only written a subject line and a couple sentences before disclosing that they are being pranked. But you can be more elaborate if you think the target can handle the disappointment.

• Feel free to send the email any time on April Fools day.

• If you don’t have an idea in mind, here’s one:

From: Mr. Beast Producer Staff

Subject: Congratulations!! You have been selected

Body: Hello NAME! Thank you for submitting your application to join Mr. Beast’s show. You have been chosen along with 99 other contestants to participate in his next $1 million game, set to take place May 15 in North Carolina. For your participation, we will provide:

– Two round-trip tickets to Raleigh, N.C.

– A car rental.

– Lodging for three nights.

– Meal vouchers.

– A chance to win $1 million.

To confirm your spot in the game, please reply to this email with a phone number where our producers can contact you. And tell us that this was the best April Fools prank that you have received today.

Thanks! Look forward to hearing from you.

Jake

Senior producer, Mr. Beast Enterprises

TIPS:

We like to schedule the email to be delivered at 6 a.m., so they might see it first thing in the morning, before they have realized what day it is.

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