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Practical joke

A practical joke, also known as a prank or trolling,[citation needed] is a trick played on people, generally causing the victim to experience embarrassment, perplexity, confusion, discomfort, or irritation. The perpetrator of a practical joke is called a "practical joker", "prankster" or "troll". Other terms for practical jokes include gag, jape and…

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Practical joke

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Triples56
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related to Famous examples · 29
Practical joke → American, Austin, British Columbia, Cambridge University, Charles MacArthur, Engineering, England, Esio Trot, Golden Gate Bridge, In, In Canada, Lions Gate Bridge, Massachusetts Institute, MIT, One, Paris, Peirce, Pranks, Roald Dahl, Students
related to Finland · 9
Practical joke → Famous, Finland, Finnish, Helsinki, Its, Jäynä, Rooted, Teekkari, This
related to Description · 8
Practical joke → Chinese, Christmas, Examples, For, Jell-O, Objects, Practical, The
see also · 7
Practical joke → California Institute, Game, HaydukeHacks, Massachusetts Institute, Merry Pranksters, Technology, TechnologyList
related to Purpose · 3
Practical joke → However, Practical, Thus

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Practical jokerelated to Famous examplesCharles MacArthur0.60section
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Practical jokerelated to Famous examplesWaldo Peirce0.60section

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