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Hilarious Text Pranks To Drive Friends Crazy

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Friends are meant to be pranked mercilessly every day. Modern technology offers countless ways to mess with loved ones. If you're not pranking everyone in your contacts list, you're missing out. A great way to fool friends is by sending prank texts. This list ranges from easy to somewhat difficult pranks - no coding or research needed, just dedication. If you're unsure how to prank people with texts, this list is a step-by-step guide to losing friends and making enemies. For avid pranksters, these hilarious text pranks will drive friends crazy. The best part about text message pranks is the absurdity level you can reach before anyone catches on. The funniest pranks start harmless and escalate to crazy within a few keystrokes. However, be aware that pranking friends and family can backfire - you might get written out of a will or pranked back. Keep this in mind while browsing these funny text pranks to play on friends.

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    Make Your Parents Say Yes

    Mess with your parents by changing their phone shortcuts to phrases that fuel the rager you want.

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    Send Cat Facts

    "Cat Facts" is a text prank. You pretend to offer cat facts. Never give in to the person you message. This is the funniest thing for everyone but the recipient.

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    Crash Your Friend's iPhone

    Turn all your iPhone friends into an angry mob by sending them that weird string ofcode that shuts down their phone.Don't worry; this code doesn't cause long-term device damage.

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    Change Your Friend's Contacts to Star Wars Characters

    Have any?Star Warsfans in your life change all their contacts to the names ofStar Warscharacters. Make the character names match important people in your life for extra points.

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    Be the Moth

    This prank works with any animal or bug your children or friends fear. Just be ready for them to stop trusting you.

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    Force a Shortcut

    Pull fun shortcut pranks on friends. One easy trick is toChange your friend's settingsto change a normal word into something crazy or even offensive.

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    Try the Reversal

    If someone texts you bragging about some illegal action, act like your mother. It works and is funny.

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    Eff Up They're/There/Their

    This text shortcut prank shocks grammar fanatics. Change your friend's settings so autocorrect changes it's, its, their, there, they're, your, and you're to the wrong words.

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    Get a Little Help from Adele

    Send your exes Adele's 'Hello' lyrics to get back at them. Prepare for anyAdmissions of loveThat follow.

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    Sell 2 Grams for $40

    In 2013, comedian Nathan Fielderasked his Twitter followersto 'accidentally' text their parents pretending to sell drugs. The reactions were amazing. Try it on your mom!

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    Make Them a Co-conspirator

    This text works on random numbers, but be warned: not everyone will react as cool as the example.

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    Fake Your Death

    This prank is simple, but it guarantees you lose your friends. Use it wisely.

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    Use This Party Trick

    House sitting? Freak out your friends by pretending you burned the whole place down. Add pictures to make it worse.

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    Fake a Makeout

    This classic text prank makes everyone feel bad.

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    Become a Weapons Salesman

    If you find someone posting their number publicly, do whatever to have fun. Be ready for the fallout.that comes with this prank.that follows this kind of prank.

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    Change Their Contact Numbers

    Swap your friend's number for their mom's, or swap all their contacts. Be warned: going that far might cost you a friend.

    If you go that far, you might find yourself looking for a new friend.

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    Let Them Know He's Busy

    If your girlfriend or boyfriend texts nonstop, just reply "he's busy." Then, never talk to your partner again.

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    Rent a Bulldozer

    This prank targets people renting bulldozers on Craigslist. You can re-enact that plot.Encino Man.

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    Get Your Band Booked

    People post phone numbers in public. This exposes them to harassment. This prank involves...He makes up a fake band.He tries to get himself booked at a bluegrass night.

    If you are dedicated, you can have some fun with this overly specific prank.

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    Fix Your iPhone

    Since the smartphone arrived, entrepreneurs seek money from people who break their screens.

    Send a text asking them to fix a phone crack. Then, do this...He shows them the crack..

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