Pranks Gone Wrong: High Prices for Jokes Gone Too Far

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Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Kara has a load of pranks....That went to Far!
Ever wonder what could possibly go wrong with a little prank? Join us as we kick off with Kara’s bewildering encounter at Aldi, where an unexpected fart left her questioning the true meaning of an excuse. Then we dive into the dark side of pranks, exploring a jaw-dropping story from the podcast "Two Hot Takes" about a husband whose cruel antics led to divorce. Reflecting on the boundaries and potential harm of pranks, we consider the origins of April Fool's Day and the legalities tied to these seemingly innocent jokes.
Shifting to more somber tales, we recount tragic pranks that ended in loss and legal consequences. From the fatal incident in Circleville, Ohio, to the bizarre "atomic wedgie" case, these stories serve as stark reminders of the real dangers behind some pranks. Mixing in lighter anecdotes about high school hijinks and prank wars gone awry, we stress the importance of respecting personal boundaries. Through humor and cautionary tales, we aim to ensure our listeners prank responsibly while still having a blast.
References:

• https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/10-halloween-pranks-that-went-horribly-and-tragically-wrong.htm
• https://www.reddit.com/r/pranksgonewrong/
• https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/08/montana-man-killled-during-bigfoot-hoax
• https://www.grunge.com/23488/pranks-gone-wrong-accidentally-killed-people/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day
• https://voi.id/en/tulisan-seri/757
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-hot-takes/id1553199104
• https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prank
• https://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/criminal-liability-for-pranks.html
• https://embolden.world/the-psychology-of-pranking/

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