Practical Jokes

Sotheby’s Gets Banksy’ed at Contemporary Art Auction in London

https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/sothebys-gets-banksyed-at-contemporary-art-auction-in-london In a moment that caught the art world by surprise, Banksy’s Girl with Balloon self-destructed just as the final hammer signaled the end of an evening of auctions in London. The work sold for £1,042,000 ($1.4 million). Is this art performance or practical joke by artist? Or both? https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/sotheby-s-banksy-ed-as-painting-self-destructs-live-at-auction £1M Banksy artwork shreds during

Friday Fun: Dihydrogen monoxide hoax

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dihydrogen_monoxide_hoax The dihydrogen monoxide hoax involves calling water by the unfamiliar chemical name “dihydrogen monoxide” (DHMO), and listing some of water’s effects in a particularly alarming manner, such as accelerating corrosion and causing suffocation. The hoax often calls for dihydrogen monoxide to be banned, regulated, and labeled as dangerous.

Please don’t drill a hole in your new iPhone 7

http://mashable.com/2016/09/26/seriously-dont-drill-holes-in-your-iphone-7/?utm_cid=mash-com-fb-main-link#qhZI.B2yusqQ Apple got rid of 3.5mm headphone jack on latest iPhone. Do not try to add one yourself by following drilling istructions from a fake YouTube video that got viral! You will just end up with broken iPhone. 

April Fools’ Day

April Fools’ Day (April 1st) is now here. If you need ideas for practical jokes, check my postings Prank Ideas For April Fools’ Day and April Fools Pranks and Gadgets. Check also other idea from Practical Jokes section. Happy April Fools’ Day – don’t believe everything that you hear and read.

Prank Ideas For April Fools’ Day

April Fools’ Day (April 1st) is fast approaching, so several web sites (including this) offer a few prank ideas. There are two articles even with same name:  25 Brilliant Prank Ideas For April Fools’ Day and 25 Brilliant Prank Ideas For April Fools Day.  Check also 25 Best April Fools’ Day gags, hoaxes, pranks and

Friday Fun: Car key Hack

Your daily commuting can become mundane and boring. Hilarious Car Key Hack Lets You Drive It Like You Stole It article shows how you can easily spice things up with this clever hack that makes it feel like you’ve just jacked someone’s ride. All you need is an old screwdriver—the more worn it is the

Friday Fun: Internet Protector

With all the talk of Internet filtering in Australia and the high cost to implement the filter, an Australian technology distributor has come up with a cheaper solution to the governments Internet filter: The Kogan Portector. That filter in the video did not get into real use. At November 2012 finally Australian federal government has