Okay, so I got this fake ultrasound prank idea bouncing around in my head after seeing some crazy videos online. Figured it could be hilarious if done right, but man, I know these things can go sideways real quick. So I sat down and planned how to pull it off without being a total jerk.
The Setup
First step? Buying a realistic-looking fake ultrasound image. Scrolled through a bunch of options, picked one that wasn’t too over-the-top. Important part: made damn sure it didn’t have any actual medical data or real patient info floating around. That’s just creepy.
Next, I brainstormed targets. Ruled out ANYONE with fertility struggles, health issues, or fresh relationship drama. Not cool to mess with people like that. Settled on my buddy Dave – we’ve been roasting each other since college, he’s got a solid sense of humor, and his girlfriend Sarah would 100% think it’s funny too.
Pulling the Trigger
Chose the moment carefully. Not during his work hours, not when he was stressed. Grabbed beers at his place on a lazy Sunday. Casually slid the printout across the table like it was a pizza coupon. Said, “Dude. Found this weird thing in my bag.”
Watched his face go pale. He choked on his beer, sputtered, “What the hell?!” Let him panic for exactly eight seconds – counted ’em – before busting out laughing and yelling “PRANK!” Immediate relief on his face, then he grabbed a couch pillow and whacked me.
- Kept it SUPER short – didn’t drag out the “scare” part.
- Showed him the “FAKE” stamp on the back right after revealing.
- Made Sarah witness the whole thing so nobody felt excluded or tricked later.
Aftermath Cleanup
Right after the reveal, cracked open another beer for him as a peace offering. Checked in seriously: “You good? Actually okay?” Laughed about it when he called me a diabolical idiot. Later that night, triple-confirmed with a text: “Again, zero babies here. We cool?” Got back 👍 and a threat to superglue my gaming chair.
Destroyed the fake ultrasound immediately when I got home. Tore it up, burned it in the sink – no chance of it floating around accidentally.
Big Lessons
Main takeaway? Know your audience INSANELY well. If Dave wasn’t my ride-or-drink-beer-with buddy? Wouldn’t have touched this. Also crystal clear: never pretend it’s real for longer than a few heartbeats. That’s how friendships explode. Saw him yesterday – he’s plotting revenge with rubber snakes in my toolbox now. Mission accomplished, no regrets.