bucket prank
Door-mounted water trap
A bucket prank is a practical joke where a container of liquid—usually water—is balanced on a partially open door so it falls on whoever opens it.
The setup is a staple of slapstick comedy and summer camp mischief: The kids rigged a bucket prank for their counselor.
Variations use flour, confetti, or other substances.
- waterClear essential liquid
- splashLiquid scattering on impact
- doorHinged room barrier
- booby trapHidden device to harm
- trapDevice for catching animals
getting soaked · over the door · ice · cold · drench · soak · pail · overhead · victim · surprise · hidden camera · gag · joke · slime · confetti · whoopee · dorm room · trigger
intent/effect
bucket pranksurprise party
Covert celebration for an unsuspecting honoree
kind gesture · warm welcome · act of kindness · hero's welcome · gift giving
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