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Flashback: Scare Tactics' Classic Mutant Rat Boy Prank
I know I trot this out every April Fool's Day, but it truly is one of the best pranks that's ever been caught on film. Bryant here is in for the scare of his life. He signed up as an aide in a research lab, but this sweet animal lover is about to meet a half man/half rodent, or what he breathlessly calls the "little monster man."
Scare Tactic Is a Little Too Successful
If it's really the thought that counts, then this dude can't be blamed for concerning himself with his aunt's safety. She never locks her front doors and her darling nephew fears the worst. So with the best of intentions, he decides to take action — using a hockey mask and a butcher knife.
Little Prankster Has a Cruel Way of Saying "I Love You"
Poor Mom. She had a rough week at work, long nights at home, and very little snooze time in between. Now that the weekend has arrived, she can finally catch up on her beauty rest and get lost in a sweet dream or two.
Another Mascot Just "Doing His Job"
There are some things I wouldn't do even if I'd get paid to do them. Like this, this, or this. But the following isn't one of those things.
Another Mascot Terrorizes the Public
As if oversized bananas or "Thunderbugs" aren't frightening enough, they've been ditching their cheerleading duties to harass unsuspecting fans instead. So let's see: Beer, nachos, and hot dogs are standard stadium fare. Couple an artery-clogging binge with a mascot executed scare tactic, and someone is sure to have a heart attack by halftime.
Best Prank Ever: Mutant Rat Boy
Bryant here is in for the scare of his life. He signed up as an aide in a research lab, but this sweet animal lover is about to meet a half man/half rodent, or what he breathlessly calls the "little monster man." Does he run away as most normal folks would?
Let the Halloween Pranking Begin!
The following prank is simple in execution, but big in effect. The masked predator doesn't move a single muscle— cuz with the right victim, it's all in the timing. Stick around and watch the slow-mo version of this screamfest at play.
A Tanning Bed Torture Prank
One gullible gal is told that "Batch #32" tanning bed lotion will make her glow for six whole months. Unbeknownst to her, this is a Scare Tactics prank and things are about to go terribly wrong. Or shall I say, terribly red.
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Would You Use the Jumpo Trainer?
I have heard of some interesting training tactics in my day to teach pets various lessons. Similar to the suggestion to toss a pebble-filled water bottle in the general direction of a barking dog to get him to stop yapping, this is a noisy device to deter your cat from jumping on the couch.
The Jumpo Trainer ($5) kind of reminds me of a bear trap (only it's not lethal, thank goodness) but designed to make noise to keep your cat or birds from going into places they shouldn't.
The Last Century For Humans? True Story or Scare Tactic?
This is the big eco question of the day: Are we living in the last century of our civilization? Nothing will let us save ourselves from ourselves and our society is heading towards collapse? According to many of the world's top scientists and ABC, the answer is yes.More on TresSugar
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