In 1870 a man named Robert Chesebrough started selling a gooey substance called petroleum jelly as a cure for dry skin, diaper rash, and other skin problems. The stuff is so perfect for doing pranks, it’s hard to believe that’s not what Chesebrough really had in mind when he invented it. Petroleum jelly is slippery but it stays put, it’s practically colorless, and it feels gross when you touch it. Put it on something that a person touches every day without thinking—like a doorknob. Just be careful not to get it on fabric or anything else that can get stained.
BEWARE!
This prank may cause a mess. Be prepared to clean Up!
what you need
* A jar of petroleum jelly (Vaseline or another brand)
what you do
THE SETUP
1 Choose an object in the house to grossify. A doorknob, the refrigerator door handle, a hairbrush handle, or a toothbrush handle are all good candidates. The toilet seat is a classic target, especially for sleepovers.
2 Spread a thin coating of the petroleum jelly on the object.
PULL THE PRANK
1 Wait for your victim to touch the slimy stuff and scream (or come looking for you). A word of caution: If you slime the toilet seat, make sure you don’t forget an hour later and sit down on it yourself. You will become the “butt” of your own joke.