What Happens When Jokes Turn DEADLY? The Shocking Consequences of a Royal Family Prank & More

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Hi friends, happy Thursday!

Pranks are supposed to be funny… right? I mean look... sometimes they are. But a lot of the time, they cross the line. And wouldn't ya know it... history is full of pranks that took a dark and twisted turn.

And when the internet got involved? Baby girl Lisa listen... it got even worse—like the swatting “game” that almost immediately turned deadly.

In honor of April Fools' Day, we’re diving into the most shocking pranks that went sideways — ones that led to death, scandal, and careers ruined overnight.

How did something as simple as a joke spiral so far out of control? And why do so many people push pranks to the point of no return?

Plop down on that Whoopie Cushion now, because after this episode, you might rethink your next prank. This is the Dark History of Pranks Gone Wrong.

I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.

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Credits:
This podcast is Executive Produced by:
Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch
Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Alexander Elmore
Research provided by: Arelí Rocha and Coleen Smith
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Brendan I. Koerner is a contributing editor at Wired who covered the Wichita swatting case, as well as the author of THE SKIES BELONG TO US.
Director: Brian Jaggers
Additional Editing: Julien Perez & Maria Norris
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
Production Management: Ross Woodruff
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