Practical joke device
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- A practical joke device is a prop or toy intended to confuse, frighten, or amuse individuals as a prank. Often, these objects are harmless facsimiles of disgusting or terrifying objects, such as vomit or spilled nail polish. In other instances, they are created as seemingly harmless items designed to humorously malfunction in such a way as to confuse or harm the target of a prank. The devices are frequently sold in magic or specialty shops, purchased over the Internet, or crafted for oneself. Perhaps the most notable such device is the whoopee cushion.
Although commonly employed at events and gatherings, practical joke devices are sometimes seen in everyday life, either as a mechanism of play by children, or among adult co-workers in a work environment. In addition to commercially manufactured practical joke devices, everyday objects have been converted into joke devices by purveyors of pranks.
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„La Curiosité punie“ [Die bestrafte Neugierde] oder „L’Attrape de la boïte“ [Scherzgeschenk/Der Springteufel in der Schachtel]
In einem Fenster sind vier...
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Image: Deutsches Damast- und Frottiermuseum - CC BY-NC-ND -
Portrait Mann mit Gummi-Nase, Foto 1955
Portrait eines Mitarbeiters...
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Image: www.industriesalon.de - CC BY-NC-SA -
Portrait Mann mit Gummi-Nase, Foto 1955
Portrait eines Mitarbeiters...
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Image: www.industriesalon.de - CC BY-NC-SA -
Portrait Frau mit Gummi-Nase, Foto 1955
Portrait der Gruppenleiterin...
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Image: www.industriesalon.de - CC BY-NC-SA
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