Lucky Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 One for the toilet which is almost undetectable in a sleepy eyed state is to cover the top of the toilet (under the seat) tightly with plastic wrap. With boys you have to stretch the wrap down the sides far enough so's it isn't noticable. This works pretty well, it's a pretty well known stunt in our family. Another is to put a halloween mask in the toilet, and have the lid down. Kid goes in first thing in the morning, lifts the lid, and well, you can guess. It doesn't have to be a scary mask, any old head/face in a toilet is pretty freaky at 6am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I guess Lucky's idea is much nicer than the old "Plunger in the toilet with the light bulbs removed" gag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 The mask one works really well. You turn the water off so that you can place the mask just so. We've used a semi- stuffed whole head rubber mask, a scary one. When my 3 boys were under 10 it worked really well, and they didn't necessarily wait for April Fool's Day once they learned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Unfortunately the kids don't use either sugar or salt. The only one who'd be having a teaspoonful of sugar in his morning coffee would be me, so....hmmmmm...any more ideas? Kids don't have sugar or salt?! What kind of household is this?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Ha, that was a good one. Yeah, I thought to myself, gee that's one powerful kitchen hose you had there Sammy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 cover the top of the toilet (under the seat) tightly with plastic wrap. the only thing wrong with this one is... who would be one cleaning up the resulting mess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 The mask one works really well. You turn the water off so that you can place the mask just so. We've used a semi- stuffed whole head rubber mask, a scary one. When my 3 boys were under 10 it worked really well, and they didn't necessarily wait for April Fool's Day once they learned it. I wouldn't wear the mask ever again, or even touch it for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I found an 'official' April Fools joke Twitter switch for Guardian, after 188 years of ink • Newspaper to be available only on messaging service • Experts say any story can be told in 140 characters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 the only thing wrong with this one is... who would be one cleaning up the resulting mess? Yeah, that came inmediately to my mind... Fool´s Day for us, the ones who´ll clean... In France they stick a paper fish on your back and let you go all day with it without noticing. Not very evil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Youtube is being creative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Wikipedia's got some nice featured articles too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Don't you kids have some homework to do ?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Don't YOU have some work to do or a wife to look after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 That goes without saying ... but I'm multitasking . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 You're lying - no XY can multitask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Lineker to make shock England return Gary Lineker (49) will make a sensational return to international football to help ease England's striker shortage for the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 You're lying - no XY can multitask! WRONG!!! Right now, I'm eating my lunch, SongFacting and earwigging on a colleague's telephone conversation, all at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Did you play a joke on your folk ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Not really. As I was leaving for work, I said to my eldest "I'm leaving for work....and I'm never coming back. Take care, son; it's been nice knowing you". He looked so hurt, I immediately told him it was an April Fool. It was a spontaneous, ill-judged jest; probably overstepped the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) WRONG!!! Right now, I'm eating my lunch, SongFacting and earwigging on a colleague's telephone conversation, all at the same time. And tonight you'll wonder just why you feel so drained and exhausted. Anyway, what did you do this morning? edit: I'm slow. Edited April 1, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Not really. As I was leaving for work, I said to my eldest "I'm leaving for work....and I'm never coming back. Take care, son; it's been nice knowing you". He looked so hurt, I immediately told him it was an April Fool. It was a spontaneous, ill-judged jest; probably overstepped the mark. Cruel basta*d ! Only a heel would take advantage of someone's kind sentiments and twist it for their own pleasure ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Who mentioned me being on the receiving end of any "kind sentiments"? It's obvious you've never spent any time in my house, pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I was only pointing out that such a person would likely be sick and in need of help , yeah ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 the only thing wrong with this one is... who would be one cleaning up the resulting mess? This is generally not done to kids, but to adults. Pretty much self-clean. As far as the mask goes, there is no water in the toilet ... and no mess either. The 'mark' is frightened prior to any business being done. We're mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 It was the pained look of a child whose father made an ill-conceived unfunny joke; I don't think he actually thought I was telling the truth, but perhaps recognised- better than I- that such a thing isn't really a joking matter. You really think I'm sick and need treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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