prank
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Mitigating for her, Bibi Ihuomah said an expert described Dance as "a woman whose life had been profoundly damaged by a terrible event", referring to Archie, who died after a prank went wrong.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
For “Four Seasons” star Kerri Kenney-Silver, comedy began as a classroom prank.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
It’s led to some awkward silences and classic prank calls.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
And unlike some some prank shows, its intentions are good, its attitude humane — the entire purpose of the show is to bring out the best in its unsuspecting star, not to humiliate him.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
“You made the call? Huh? You know it’s illegal to prank call 911, right? Lemme see if I can get one of the cops to come and have a word with you.”
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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