Ep 163: Prank Scares and Bathroom Scaring (April Fool’s Day 2025)
Bathroom Scares: Why the Privy Is the Ultimate Prank Zone
Happy April, pranksters.
Typically, we wrap up March with a deep dive into bathroom pranks to warm up for April Fool’s season. It’s tradition. And over the years, we’ve truly seen it all—upper deckers, fake soap, dyed toiletries, plastic wrap on the toilet seat, pee traps, porch poop packages... honestly, the bathroom is basically the Times Square of prank zones.
If you want to relive the greatest hits, feel free to check out our past episodes. It’s like a prankster’s Hall of Fame—but smellier.
But today, we're pivoting. Because there's one type of “prank” (and yes, I’m using quotation marks very intentionally here) that’s been taking the internet by storm, and it doesn't involve any props, elaborate planning, or even cleanup.
I’m talking about scare videos. Specifically, people getting jump-scared in the bathroom.
And hoo boy, are they funny.
The Science of Scare-Laughing
There’s a specific kind of TikTok video I can’t stop watching: someone innocently brushing their teeth or doom-scrolling on the toilet, when out of nowhere—BAM! A friend, sibling, or chaos-loving roommate jumps out, screams, and the victim just about launches themselves into the astral plane.
And yes, I'm laughing hysterically. Every. Single. Time.
One of my personal favorites is this big British guy—built like a fridge with a mullet—who, when startled, flings his neck back so violently I’m convinced he briefly exits his body. One time, he was on the toilet, just minding his business, and when the scare came, he shot his phone into the air like it was escaping Earth’s gravitational pull. I watched it five times. My stomach still hurts.
But why? Why is it so funny?
Why do we absolutely lose it watching other people get scared—even though we HATE it when it happens to us?
Let’s dig in.
Fight, Flight, or... Fling Your Phone Into Orbit
There’s a universal truth about being scared: everyone reacts differently. Some people scream, some run, some start swinging. And then there are the poor souls who experience… let’s call it rigorous leakage.
Here’s your fun (and slightly gross) physiology fact of the day: when you're scared, your bladder tightens. In some cases, the pelvic floor relaxes. Combine those two, and congratulations—you've wet your pants.
If the scare is severe enough, it can even trigger… well… the mudslide. That’s not a metaphor. It’s science.
So, yes. Fear-induced potty accidents are real. They're unfortunate, but also objectively hilarious—as long as you’re not the one cleaning up.
Why Bathrooms Are Prime Prank Real Estate
Now, let’s get to the heart (or bowels?) of the matter: why does the bathroom always end up being the prank battlefield?
Think about it. Bathrooms are where we are our most vulnerable. There are two universally defenseless states:
Naked and lathered in soap.
Pants down, mid-dump, reading Reddit.
Add mirrors—those deceptive rectangles that always trick us into thinking we’ve got 360-degree vision—and you’ve got a perfect recipe for psychological warfare.
Scaring someone in the bathroom is so effective because they think they’re safe. It’s their inner sanctum. Their fortress of solitude. That false sense of security is the key to a truly legendary scare.
Just ask Olan Rogers, who famously terrified his victim in a Target bathroom so thoroughly, the man nearly left his soul behind in aisle seven.
It's Not Sadistic, It's Solidarity
Let’s just get this out of the way: no, laughing at scared people doesn’t make you a monster.
It's not about schadenfreude. It’s about relatability.
We’ve all been there. We’ve all had that moment where someone jumps out and we involuntarily scream, flail, or crumple to the floor like a used tissue. And when we see it happen to someone else, we laugh—because we know how that feels. And we’re just grateful it wasn’t us this time.
It’s communal. Like a good fart. Or a long poop. It’s meant to be shared and enjoyed by all.
So This April Fools, Keep It Simple
Sure, you could spend hours rigging a fake poop explosion under your roommate’s car seat. Or you could invest in fake spiders, ghost projections, or elaborate booby traps.
Or…
You could just jump out from behind the shower curtain and yell “HOOGEDY BOOGEDY!” while your roommate’s brushing their teeth.
Bonus points if you record it (and tag us, of course).
Because at the end of the day, the bathroom is sacred. It’s vulnerable. It’s defenseless. And it’s perfect for a prank.
So go forth this prank season. Be bold. Be sneaky. And for the love of all that is hygienic…
Don’t scare someone with IBS.
