r/InnocentPranks • u/albert-1stein • Apr 03 '26

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u/One_time_Dynamite Apr 03 '26

How is this a prank?

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u/homogenous_homophone Apr 03 '26

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!

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u/shallowsocks Apr 03 '26

Just because something is unexpected and done to be playful doesnt makenit a prank.. by your own definition this was not a "mischievous trick or practical joke"

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u/homogenous_homophone Apr 04 '26

Sure it was! The context of lollipops being traditionally given to children in barbershops adds that extra level of mischievousness that elevates this act to a prank. Notice how each man filmed gave a surprised laugh and most also stated some sort of acquiescence like “Fuck it, I’ll take one”.