A camcorder for catching silly moments on film
"Candid Camera", a long-running television show that aired filmed amateur pranks, has inspired generation after generation of similar prank activities. From humorous clips for social networking sites, to personal home video enjoyment, making your own candid camera moments proves to be an enjoyable task. All you need is a camcorder, and the ability to creatively prank those around you.
Kitchen Mayhem
A single raw egg.
Sharing a house or apartment with roommates can be a pain, especially when it comes to sharing kitchen duties and food bill obligations. To prank a roommate who has a hard time replacing what they eat, host a disruptive breakfast on your handy camcorder. Whittle the tip of a thin stirring straw into a sharp point and carefully puncture the bottom of a raw egg with it, without cracking the entire egg. Make another small, pin-sized hole at the very top of the egg and use the straw to blow the yoke and white out of the hole in the bottom. Repeat this with an entire dozen eggs, and hide your camcorder in the kitchen where it won't be detected. The following morning, when the unsuspecting prankee tries to cook breakfast, he or she will be curious and a little freaked out as to why each egg in the carton is hollow. Filming their reactions brings laughs to you and your friends for years to come.
Shrieks and Terror
Spooking people and making them jump and shriek has always been a popular way of pulling pranks. Have a friend of yours dress up as a scary zombie with a latex mask and ragged clothing. Have them hide in a closet, behind a tree or even in the backseat of another friend's vehicle. With your camcorder in hand, watch your victim or victims shriek and run in terror as the zombie approaches to satisfy his craving for fresh brains.
Are You Gaining Weight?
The object of this prank, as mean-spirited as it may be, is to gradually convince your victim that they are gaining an uncomfortable amount of weight. Hide your camcorder in a place where it won't be detected so it can catch your victim weighing his or herself on a weight scale. Every day, adjust the dial on the scale by turning the small knob counterclockwise. Doing this throws the balance off, resulting in erred readings when someone stands on it. Documenting the reactions of the unsuspecting dieter makes for a load of laughter.
Camera Tips
Make sure you have adequate lighting when working a camcorder to film your pranks. Some camcorders come with a built-in light in order to film in dark areas, but if you're trying to catch someone unexpectedly, nixing the light makes more sense. Study your camcorder to make sure you are familiar with all of its settings and features to assure the best quality of video for your candid pranks.
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