To Prank A Prankster

When you are pranked, prank back harder

          Now, there is something you were not too familiar with at this point in your life Little Lindsey. Around this time, from what I remember, you are so busy with Gymnastics and sports and school that you barely have time for a social life at all. But this something that you will need to become familiar with eventually is called "pranking". 

          An online dictionary defines pranking as "A mysterious trick or joke that makes an ostentatious display." In other words, it is sheer embarrassment that you will get frustrated over. Do not fear though. I am here to tell you that you survive it. You first encounter pranks on a small level, things that happen when you move into your college dorm and live there with a ton of other people. Trust me, college kids get bored and then you become your peers play thing. 

          There is a difference thought between pranks done in good taste, like cleaning out the fridge in your apartment and hiding inside of it to scare whoever opens your fridge next (that ones fun. You originate that one) and pranks done in bad taste and that is the story I have to tell you today. 

          You have great friends...but they can be massive jerks. Your best friends name is Carmella and the guys who live two floors up from you (don't worry I'll get to them in a later post) decided to play a practical joke on your apartment. They used a really traumatic event from Carmella's past as ammo for the "joke". Needless to say, it didn't really end up being a joke. 

          But, if there is something that you need to know it is this: If someone is going to prank you, you better prank them back harder and better. So, a few days after they played their joke we all decided to prank the trouble maker, Chad, back. Amanda and Carmella (who are your best friends and room mates) and yourself prepare for your strike wearing black cheek make up and dark clothes. We covered his car in saran wrap, glitter, streamers, cookies, and a pound of rhinestones. Everyone watched the apartment balconies, laughing and taking pictures. Your RA's even thought it was hilarious, not to mention one of the RA's was the one who told you to do it.

          ...then it rained. And...everything got stuck to his car...

          No need to worry, it all comes off. But the moral of this story is that if someone is going to play a prank on you, you just have to make sure that you are prepared and willing to come back. Pranks are usually done in good taste. They typically don't do anything to really hurt you so you have to remember to keep a good attitude. Be a good sport. Just be able to laugh at yourself because when you start taking life too seriously you stop living it.

          Oh, and if you're wondering at all, he doesn't bother you guys again after that. 

-LNL