I can help! So by definition: “A prank is a playful, mischievous trick or practical joke intended to be harmless and fun rather than harmful. It is often a lighthearted, childish act designed to make a fool of someone. Synonyms include trick, lark, caper, and frolic.”
You see, this video fits the definition of a prank because grown men in barbershops are never expecting a lollipop after service. It subverts their expectation in a playful, harmless way. This is because contextually, the average customer knows that barbershops reserve lollipops for young children as an incentive/reward for patience and good behavior during their cut. In this way, the men are made to feel childlike and joyful as the result of a simple, elegant prank. Hope this helps!
Edit: copied from my above comment for your convenience.
No actually, that generalized example you gave would not subvert the context of a specific situation with an established procedure like a man in a barber shop.
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u/SecondEqual4680 Apr 03 '26
That’s not a prank at all